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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.[emoji106] 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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    #1971
    Quote Originally Posted by _Cathy_ View Post
    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.
    Yup I'm from Taguig and there's a new Amaron store on C5 just a few blocks away from the house.

    But the batt died in Makati so I searched around the Makati area because I guessed there's a better chance that one of them delivers. Got lucky

    They gave me the rider's personal mobile number for tracking but I guess it's best if you call their landline.

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    #1972
    Quote Originally Posted by Egan101 View Post
    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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    Is this RBM? I bought my 11th Gen's batt there and I just realized it's 4 yrs and 4 mos na pala!
    Quote Originally Posted by JohnM View Post
    Yup I'm from Taguig and there's a new Amaron store on C5 just a few blocks away from the house.

    But the batt died in Makati so I searched around the Makati area because I guessed there's a better chance that one of them delivers. Got lucky

    They gave me the rider's personal mobile number for tracking but I guess it's best if you call their landline.
    Thanks. I'll save their number. I'm all for great customer service

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    #1973
    Quote Originally Posted by _Cathy_ View Post
    Is this RBM? I bought my 11th Gen's batt there and I just realized it's 4 yrs and 4 mos na pala!

    Thanks. I'll save their number. I'm all for great customer service

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    Yep, RBM. All the cars at home got their Amaron batteries from RBM.


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    #1974
    amaron user here, 1snf hi-life, bought at four L's sa may qave. 1yr+ na sakin ung batt (May 2019 binili).

    ask ko lang nakaka apekto ba ang cold weather sa starting ng oto? lalo pa recently nag uulan.
    napansin ko kasi parang 3days na this week, pag start ko sa umaga bago umalis ng bahay and sa hapon bago umalis ng office, medyo may slight hesitation pero tumutuloy naman.
    pagka start nasa 14.2 to .3 ang voltage. then pag normal operating temp ang voltage na is 13.8 to .7. inoobserbahan ko pa din.

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    #1975
    Quote Originally Posted by jtiro View Post
    amaron user here, 1snf hi-life, bought at four L's sa may qave. 1yr+ na sakin ung batt (May 2019 binili).

    ask ko lang nakaka apekto ba ang cold weather sa starting ng oto? lalo pa recently nag uulan.
    napansin ko kasi parang 3days na this week, pag start ko sa umaga bago umalis ng bahay and sa hapon bago umalis ng office, medyo may slight hesitation pero tumutuloy naman.
    pagka start nasa 14.2 to .3 ang voltage. then pag normal operating temp ang voltage na is 13.8 to .7. inoobserbahan ko pa din.
    strictly speaking, yes.
    many chemical reactions (what the battery does to generate electricity) are slowed down with cold temperatures.
    but, in my opinion, this is probably truer in temperate or frigid zones, and not as much in the tropics.
    my guess is, your battery is probably showing signs of age...

    my car starts the same way, whether summer or xmas time...

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    #1976
    Quote Originally Posted by jtiro View Post
    amaron user here, 1snf hi-life, bought at four L's sa may qave. 1yr+ na sakin ung batt (May 2019 binili).

    ask ko lang nakaka apekto ba ang cold weather sa starting ng oto? lalo pa recently nag uulan.
    napansin ko kasi parang 3days na this week, pag start ko sa umaga bago umalis ng bahay and sa hapon bago umalis ng office, medyo may slight hesitation pero tumutuloy naman.
    pagka start nasa 14.2 to .3 ang voltage. then pag normal operating temp ang voltage na is 13.8 to .7. inoobserbahan ko pa din.
    check mo yung cranking voltage..

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    #1977
    Goodbye Amaron Battery June 22, 2013 - November 27, 2020

    7 mos na lang 8 yrs na sana 😂

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    #1978
    Quote Originally Posted by _Cathy_ View Post
    Goodbye Amaron Battery June 22, 2013 - November 27, 2020

    7 mos na lang 8 yrs na sana 😂

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    rest in peace amaron..

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    #1979
    Quote Originally Posted by _Cathy_ View Post
    Goodbye Amaron Battery June 22, 2013 - November 27, 2020

    7 mos na lang 8 yrs na sana [emoji23]

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    Nakabili ka na ulit Amaron? Meron ba sila delivery? Try ko nga mag Amaron pagahpalit na ako


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    #1980
    Quote Originally Posted by _Cathy_ View Post
    Goodbye Amaron Battery June 22, 2013 - November 27, 2020

    7 mos na lang 8 yrs na sana 😂

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    namatay din sya no? LOL
    dami namin dito nagaabang mamatay yan, sayang 10 years pa naman inaasahan ko

    btw sana nilipat mo get 11 batt dun sa 10th gen, para yun bago nasa AT car mo

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