Battery Flat

[arias48]

Yes, within first year, change FOC, 2nd year pay 50% and 3rd year pay 75%. 

Wah, got such thing meh? Why battery is not fully cover during warranty period? What else is not fully covered?

[Jazz]

Wah, got such thing meh? Why battery is not fully cover during warranty period? What else is not fully covered?

First time owner right ? Battery is considered consumable and it not part of the engine therefore it only cover 1 year warranty. 

[arias48]

First time owner right ? Battery is considered consumable and it not part of the engine therefore it only cover 1 year warranty. 

U r right Jazz  , first time owner  More to learn from u guys.

[Jazz]

U r right Jazz  , first time owner  More to learn from u guys.

That what forums are for. Tyres and rims also not included in the warranty as well. 

[LatioR]

Yes, within first year, change FOC, 2nd year pay 50% and 3rd year pay 75%. 

Hi bro Jazz, is it true that the 2nd year can just pay 50% meh..my previous owner changed MFB, panosonic, when check with
the battery shop, they claimed that no such thing as 50% for 2nd year but quote me ~$100 to change new MFB (most probably the same brand)...Pls. advise..Thanks

[dsrio]

2nd year 50% is when you change at Tan Chong, outside battery shop I don't think got such offer

[clarence]

But the price that Tan Chong charges for its battery is higher than the price outside.

[Jazz]

Hi bro Jazz, is it true that the 2nd year can just pay 50% meh..my previous owner changed MFB, panosonic, when check with
the battery shop, they claimed that no such thing as 50% for 2nd year but quote me ~$100 to change new MFB (most probably the same brand)...Pls. advise..Thanks

Hello Bro,
Sorry for the late reply, yes as Bro dsrio has replied. 

[rocket]

But the price that Tan Chong charges for its battery is higher than the price outside.

what is the TC full price for the battery?

Comfort Delgro is charging $120 for Amaron MF battery, with 15 months warranty.

[nymin9]

confirm 2nd yr @ TC 50%. just got mine changed 2 wks back. existing batt no problem. just wanted to be safe rather then sorry. anyware 50% less means i pay abt 55. good deal

[rocket]

confirm 2nd yr @ TC 50%. just got mine changed 2 wks back. existing batt no problem. just wanted to be safe rather then sorry. anyware 50% less means i pay abt 55. good deal

fully agree, very good deal!

BTW, with warranty?

[clarence]

Did you check the battery manufacture date?

[lyh1280]

fully agree, very good deal!

BTW, with warranty?

Yes, with 1 year standard warranty.. Got mine changed b4 by TC Tow-truck service guy (paid ~$70++), then just recently last mth died on me (at 1 wk b4 1 yr), so got it FOC replaced again at TC.

[rocket]

Yes, with 1 year standard warranty.. Got mine changed b4 by TC Tow-truck service guy (paid ~$70++), then just recently last mth died on me (at 1 wk b4 1 yr), so got it FOC replaced again at TC.

How come you paid $70+?  changed battery at 3rd year?
nymin9 only paid $55 after 50% discount.

[Jazz]

confirm 2nd yr @ TC 50%. just got mine changed 2 wks back. existing batt no problem. just wanted to be safe rather then sorry. anyware 50% less means i pay abt 55. good deal

You requested to change ? 

[LatioR]

Hello Bro,
Sorry for the late reply, yes as Bro dsrio has replied. 

Hi bros Jazz/dsrio, thanks for the info..still not sure if have to change mine though working fine but reaching 2yrs now? Thinking of buy 1 new MFB and place at car boot just in case (of cos at the expense of lower FC ~more weight added on...)

[Jazz]

Hi bros Jazz/dsrio, thanks for the info..still not sure if have to change mine though working fine but reaching 2yrs now? Thinking of buy 1 new MFB and place at car boot just in case (of cos at the expense of lower FC ~more weight added on...)

Assume your car should be out of warranty liao. As long no difficult in cranking, lights wun dim when halt, regular top up of battery water if wet cell, then dun waste money. 

[Jazz]

How come you paid $70+?  changed battery at 3rd year?
nymin9 only paid $55 after 50% discount.

price differ for brands and different places. 

[clarence]

LatioR,

Your battery may be working fine with no problem cranking, but batteries have a life span of 2 yrs on average.

I am sure you do not want to be caught unaware and be faced with a flat battery when you are in  rush and also have to end up paying more to call for emergency battery replacenment service.

Don't be penny wise, pound foolish.

2 years is about a good time to get a new battery as  a preventive measure. 

[topodium]

Pardon me, but how to top up distilled water on our battery?