Gang,
Any good suggestions for a replacement battery alternative to OEM for my '03 RR HSE? My alternator failed and, in so doing, damaged my battery to the point that it won't hold a charge.
I have the full extended warranty but, as is typical, you never get what you paid for when it comes to this costly coverage. LR Warranty folks approved the new alternator but are refusing to pay for a new battery, even though the alternator failing damaged the battery. Obviously, had the alternator NOT failed, I would not need a new battery. LR Warranty is insisting that batteries are a replacement item and that I need to eat it.
Separately, they are also saying I should replace the drive belts -- $275. Sounds like a lot for belts.
Any ideas how to handle this? Worst come to worst, I am hell-bent if I'm paying $380 for an OEM battery from the frickin' dealer.
Sincerely,
Steamed in San Francisco
Any good suggestions for a replacement battery alternative to OEM for my '03 RR HSE? My alternator failed and, in so doing, damaged my battery to the point that it won't hold a charge.
I have the full extended warranty but, as is typical, you never get what you paid for when it comes to this costly coverage. LR Warranty folks approved the new alternator but are refusing to pay for a new battery, even though the alternator failing damaged the battery. Obviously, had the alternator NOT failed, I would not need a new battery. LR Warranty is insisting that batteries are a replacement item and that I need to eat it.
Separately, they are also saying I should replace the drive belts -- $275. Sounds like a lot for belts.
Any ideas how to handle this? Worst come to worst, I am hell-bent if I'm paying $380 for an OEM battery from the frickin' dealer.
Sincerely,
Steamed in San Francisco