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From: rls@ihuxf.UUCP (Richard Schieve)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: re: Die-Hard batteries
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Date: Wed, 7-Mar-84 14:46:25 EST
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Posted: Wed Mar  7 14:46:25 1984
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My experience with the Die-Hard (and any other Sears battery) is
that they NEVER last as long as advertized.  I have always
oversized the battery in attempts to get the advertized life
from my Sears batteries and inevitably had to take advantage of
the pro-rating and get a Sears replacement long before the
original should have worn out.  The sale prices keep attracting
me to Sears batteries and as long as you realize you are buying
5 years of battery service, whether or not it is the same
battery, and don't mind the hassle of swapping batteries the
Die-Hard is OK.

Also be aware that you usually do not have to replace the battery
with a battery advertized to last as long.  Example: your 5 year
Die-Hard dies in 2.5 years.  The 2.5 years of remaining credit
can be applied towards a 3 year battery and you only have to pay
for the additional 6 months.  So if you don't intend to keep the
car long, don't buy another Die-Hard as the 5 year guarantee is
not transferable anyway.  At least most reasonable Sears stores
will allow this type of exchange, but don't loose the original
receipt!!

				Rick Schieve.