Kelfinity 1st Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 Hi all, I will be sending my vios in for the 20k servicing soon. Since the warranty covers battery for 2 years and my ride is almost 2 years now, is it advisable to request for a new battery since its FOC? What is the usual lifespan of a battery? If it is short, then I better tell them that battery is "faulty" and ask for a change during this servicing... Thanks in advance! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 (edited) err.. if your handphone warranty covers your handphone for 2 years, can u ask for a new phone before the warranty expires? Edited April 5, 2007 by Robin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelfinity 1st Gear April 5, 2007 Author Share April 5, 2007 Hmm, we are talking about different types of products here. Anyway, I've just checked and it is possible. I was advise on this by the salesperson when I first bought the car but just wana confirm with bros here. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 Why don't you ask for a new car while you are there But frankly, lifespan of a stock battery can last 6months to 3years or beyond. It depends on how you use it and the condition of the battery when car was delivered. You might want to check on the battery voltage level before cranking. but then, I deem it as normal usual. Warranty is for defects in the battery. Well, so much for my rant, it's best you skip my post and read others.. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dgmmp07 Neutral Newbie April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 Normally it last 2-3 years (for automatics). If your engine hesitates to start, then it is about time to change. To confirm, go down to your friendly battery sales person and have your car battery tested. If the voltage is low, do change it before some vital parts get damaged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 of course. i'm just drawing an analogy. if its possible, by all means, get a new one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 ai ya.. I shd have brought a vios then.. didn't know can change car before warranty end... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 me too. actually i did consider toyota.. but i didnt know that BM had this free battery thingie.. great ... u can get a brand new battery every 2 years! wow... how come BM didnt promote this? i think their A&P dept is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum 5th Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 BM thinks no need promote already got so good sale figure laio, promote it for what Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 if can earn more $$ why not... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 Change lah since it's under warranty. If have to pay to change also nevermind cos better than the battery goes flat when u need your car the most. U never know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 2 years only 20k km. I less than a year already cover 20k. Your car OPC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccssgm 1st Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 My previous Car.....Was Checked by the Komoco Engineer...... Only 14 month ......I can Replace FOC..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 (edited) me too. actually i did consider toyota.. but i didnt know that BM had this free battery thingie.. great ... u can get a brand new battery every 2 years! wow... how come BM didnt promote this? i think their A&P dept is nah.. it takes more than a free battery to make me buy the car but I like their way to deal with such replacement.. Edited April 5, 2007 by Sony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 yah... and it does give u some assurance if u are a first time buyer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 nah.. it's just battery... i'm more concern on the structure of the car, suspension, engine, road holding, etc..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 aiya first time buyer leh main concerns should be - price, reliability, FC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear April 5, 2007 Share April 5, 2007 I'm also into my first car now mar (officially).... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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