RIP truck battery

[unicornduke]

I got up this morning and decided to grab some groceries. Went and tried to start my truck, engine turned over and then it wouldn't start. womp womp. I grabbed F's jump pack (I had asked to borrow hers for the trip down to my parents since I wasn't 100% sure my truck would make it), hooked it up and it started right up! So that meant the starter was fine and given I'd been driving around, probably the alternator was fine. I thought about it and decided to call my garage and see if they could fit me in. They're really really good and they got me in at 9. I was hesitant to go to autozone and I could have done it myself but like, I don't need to, I will pay someone to do it. Especially because the batteries tend to be around $200, so I'm happy to pay for someone else to do it really well. 

I sat and read a book, they had it all replaced in a half hour and it only cost me $240 for a new battery. They said my old one had a good run but the super cold would really kill an older battery. So I'm pleased and now have a running truck.  

Comments

[reedrover]

I’m glad your truck is back in action and I’m glad your guys were fast and reasonable.

[unicornduke]

They're so awesome and I'm going to miss them dearly when I move. There's nothing better than a good garage who are really helpful and do their best while not being wildly expensive or take long to do things.

[reedrover]

I hear you! Awesome service people are important.

Not only do you have to find a new garage when you move, you also have to rebuild your “I know a guy” network all over again. That fact made it into our pro/con list while we were contemplating a move to Washington state. Who does the most reliable plumbing? Two-stroke engine service? Tree removal…?

[unicornduke]

Yeah, to some extent I can lean on my parents network of guys, so it wouldn't be as bad. Plus they do a lot of repairs and work themselves because being self employed means some flexibility. Of course, the upstairs bathroom hasn't been done for over a year now, but oh well. I could do my oil changes myself and I could replace the battery in the truck. Sometimes it's easier to not and sometimes you need money more than time.

[reeby10]

Glad you were able to get a new one quickly!

[unicornduke]

Thanks, me too!