Kudos to Halfords.

KLM · 12th September 2014, 19:55

Bought a Bosch battery from Halfords four and a half years ago, and it finally died yesterday.
Returned it with my proof of purchase and 5yr guarantee today and walked out the store with a brand new, "like for like" replacement FOC.

Well pleased !

Kevin.

carguy143 · 12th September 2014, 20:01

Nice one. They will simply send it back to Bosch for a refund/exchange but even so it's a nice win for you as they didn't argue with you about it.

Jordan Apex · 12th September 2014, 20:19

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Originally Posted by carguy143

Nice one. They will simply send it back to Bosch for a refund/exchange but even so it's a nice win for you as they didn't argue with you about it.

It gets binned

well technically it will be recycled by varta

pab · 12th September 2014, 20:20

Fantastic to see they held the warranty. Not a bad life for a battery, but the original Delphi batteries could last up to ten years.

Jordan Apex · 12th September 2014, 20:22

You might even be able to blag the warranty period from this date, if you are lucky

jgriffo · 12th September 2014, 20:41

Sounds better than my local branch.

Last time i had that issue they argued about it but did eventually replace it

bl52krz · 12th September 2014, 21:22

I will second the Delphi Battery life.11 years mine lasted. Good stuff.

pab · 12th September 2014, 21:26

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

I will second the Delphi Battery life.11 years mine lasted. Good stuff.

So ten years was a underestimate.

Houzi · 12th September 2014, 21:30

4.5 years,I'd be quite happy with that.The last couple of batteries I've bought have only had 3year guarantees.I distinctly remember that when they failed,I'd rush upstairs to get the guarantee,only to find that it had uncannily expired just days previously

Mr Bone · 13th September 2014, 05:02

I'm more impressed that you knew where the receipt was after 4 1/2 yrs.

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