Short story. Took my wifes CRV into dealer 12/17 (Monday) for 30 K service which included battery and charging system check. Leave on 12/22 to New Mexico, drive two days stopping and starting 8-10 times. I notice on 12/23 Sunday morning at 8 degree temp the car is starting (turning) slower than usual. Get to NM and the car sits until 12/26 morning. I go out and it will not turn over, not head lights and guages are getting power but bouncing around. Do quick math, batter is 2 months short of 36 month warranty so I figure thats the problem. Get a new battery, put it in life is good.
Question: Should they have been able to tell 10 days before it died if the battery was nearing the end of its life?? Or did they not check it?? Or are new batterys designed so they don't go into gradual failure like the good old days??? I'm looking for some input before I go talk to the service manager at the dealer. Thanks in advance. Patrick
Question: Should they have been able to tell 10 days before it died if the battery was nearing the end of its life?? Or did they not check it?? Or are new batterys designed so they don't go into gradual failure like the good old days??? I'm looking for some input before I go talk to the service manager at the dealer. Thanks in advance. Patrick
