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- Man tries to return a car battery at Walmart — then learns something that saved him $170 (marketrealist.com)
Local Mechanic Uncovers Walmart’s Secret Weapon Against Dead Car Batteries – And It Saved Him $170!
We’ve all been there: that dreaded click-click-click when you turn the key, signaling the untimely demise of your car battery. It’s a hassle, often expensive, and usually happens at the absolute worst moment. But what if we told you a local mechanic stumbled upon a Walmart return policy so generous it could save you a bundle?
Matthew, known on social media as @matthew_garage, recently shared his experience with a dead car battery, and it’s quickly gone viral. Turns out, Walmart might just be your unsung hero in the battle against battery woes.
Matthew’s saga began with a three-year-old battery purchased from Walmart. He’d been using it in his truck since December 2022, and with the frosty weather setting in, he suspected its days were numbered.
The kicker? The battery’s warranty was set to expire in one day.
Talk about cutting it close!
“I charged it. It still kinda sounded like it was slow, so I went ahead and brought it in because, again, I only had until tomorrow,” Matthew explained in his video.
He took the ailing battery to the store, explained the situation to the employees, and watched as they hooked it up to a testing machine. While he browsed the aisles, likely pondering the endless possibilities of shopping, the verdict came in: the battery was, indeed, dead.
Here’s where it gets good: because he was within that crucial warranty window, Walmart replaced his dead battery with a brand-new one, absolutely free, no questions asked. “They don’t ask any questions.
They just said it was bad. Grabbed me a new one off the shelf, and now, hopefully, I’m good for a while,” Matthew recounted.
Even more surprisingly, Matthew admitted he wasn’t the original purchaser and had no receipt or proof of purchase. Yet, Walmart still honored the warranty!
The only minor catch? The warranty on the new battery doesn’t carry over.
But for a free replacement, that’s a small price to pay.
“But, I saved $170!” Matthew exclaimed, giving a big shoutout to Walmart for “hooking it up.”
This generous policy seems to fall under the “free replacement” type of battery warranty, where a defective battery is swapped out for a new one within the warranty period. This is a stark contrast to “prorated replacement” warranties, where customers might pay a fee based on the battery’s age.
Matthew’s discovery resonated with viewers, with one user sharing a similar close call from another customer who, sadly, missed their warranty window by just three days.
So, the next time your car battery starts sputtering, remember Matthew’s story. That quick trip to Walmart could save you some serious cash and a whole lot of headache!