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    #1961
    Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
    i motolite because they're reliably just a phone call away. delivery and installation within an hour, whether it be in the residence, in the office, or in the mall parking.
    i jawe coz it near me... very convenient

    i can go there now, get a new battery installed, and be back at the office in less than half an hour

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    #1962
    Quote Originally Posted by Egan101 View Post
    Why opt for such stores when you know someone who sells Energizer car batteries? I know two people.


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    Exactly, Bai.Amaron battery You can count on Olympian...those near them should check em out.

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    #1963
    it would appear,
    peoples' choice of batteries is not of the same basis.

    while some folks prefer brand green because it has a reputation of longevity,
    or brand X because of initial financial advantages,
    or brand Y because "they do not know any better",
    others buy the big M because of ease of acquisition.
    Last edited by dr. d; September 10th, 2020 at 12:44 PM.

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    #1964
    Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
    it would appear,
    peoples' choice of batteries is not of the same basis.

    while some folks prefer brand green because it has a reputation of longevity,
    or brand X because of initial financial advantages,
    or brand Y because "they do not know any better",
    others buy the big M because of ease of acquisition.
    I go w/ Reliability/Longevity, Price, Ease of Purchase & Warranty Claims. Motolite has dropped the 1st 2. So far, been good w/ Delkor, GS Yuasa & Panasonic.
    I'd probably try Energizer if/when there'd be a good dealer I know near me.


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    #1965
    Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
    ...
    others buy the big M because of ease of acquisition.
    It's because that "M" battery always picks the most inopportune time and place to fail. The M people knows that and they're cashing in on both their batteries' relatively poor service life, at the same time, cashing in on customers for "premium" delivery service.

    Their business model: You pay for a product that will put you in a jam and then you pay more money to get you out of it.

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    #1966
    Quote Originally Posted by oj88 View Post
    It's because that "M" battery always picks the most inopportune time and place to fail. The M people knows that and they're cashing in on both their batteries' relatively poor service life, at the same time, cashing in on customers for "premium" delivery service.

    Their business model: You pay for a product that will put you in a jam and then you pay more money to get you out of it.
    they certainly have thought things thru.
    they provide a service to fill the needs that they helped to create.

    yung isa naman,
    " pang-matagalan ito, but when it fails, 'you're on your own' ".
    heh heh.

    actually,
    the M is quite predictable.
    expect it to fail within 2 months after warranty lapse.
    it is good practice to replace it once warranty lapses.
    like my colleague.
    she never had battery problems again, since she started the practice.

    some pilipino car owners kasi,
    they want to squeeze the very last electron from their batteries, before replacing it.
    Last edited by dr. d; September 10th, 2020 at 01:24 PM.

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    #1967
    Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
    they certainly have thought things thru.
    they provide a service to fill the needs that they helped to create.

    yung isa naman,
    " pang-matagalan ito, but when it fails, 'you're on your own' ".
    heh heh.
    Nah... The difference is, those darn M batts fail without so much as a warning.

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    #1968
    Quote Originally Posted by JohnM View Post
    Had a very good experience with Bess-J Enterprises.

    The 3-year-old Panasonic in our XV died this morning just when I was leaving the kids' school after picking up supplies. Googled a store and Bess-J was one of the first to come up. Called and gave them my details. The rider arrived in 30 mins with complete tools including a backup battery to keep the electronics alive. The rider also wire brushed the terminals and cleaned the battery tray. Install was done in less than 10 mins.

    1SM 24months Php6,100. Traded in the Panasonic for 200 so total came out Php5,900.
    Sir IIRC you're from Taguig? I'll save Bess J nga in my directory. Do they have a mobile number, I saw the landline sa Google, near cash and carry lang pala.

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    #1969
    Quote Originally Posted by oj88 View Post
    Nah... The difference is, those darn M batts fail without so much as a warning.
    but isn't that a normal feature in the battery industry?

    personally,
    i think it depends on how observant the observer really is.

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    #1970
    No issues in acquiring either Motolite or Amaron or Energizer on my end. The Amaron dealer is just outside the gates in my subdivision. I know personally two people where I can buy Energizer.

    I gave up with Motolite long before. I am just disappointed that their batteries last within the prescribed warranty period. Like not much added value as you pay for 18-21 months so you get 18-21 months. For the same price, you get an Amaron that lasts much more than the warranty period.


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