I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but unfortunately, Autozone does not buy old car batteries. However, they are happy to accept old ones for recycling, and they offer a merchandise card that is worth $10 as a reward for bringing in an old automotive battery.
Which side of the debate you sit on is up to you but there is some evidence that supports the buy-back point of view. On their battery recycling page, Auto. Zone does declare that they will give you the $10 gift card FOR EVERY battery you bring to them for recycling.
My chosen answer is yes, most Auto. Zone stores offer a battery replacement service. Simply bring in your old battery to the store and they will test it to see if it can be reused or not. If it can’t be reused, they will replace it with a new one.
The next thing we asked ourselves was, does AutoZone sell batteries in stores?
The battery on their website does though . I suspect Autozone isn’t much different than Walmart – they have multiple suppliers based on regional availability. Thanks for the useless post.
Does AutoZone replace battery for free?
This is a free service provided by Auto, and zone. If it’s not a battery we can change, we can refer you to a reliable shop that would be able to assist in the changing of the battery. We also offer free tearing of your battery, starter, and alternator .
Autozone installs most batteries for free. As long as they are standard under the hood installs that take 10 min or less. 8 clever moves when you have $1,000 in the bank.
Where are autozone batteries made?
East Penn is also known for producing platinum Duralast batteries for Autozone. Excide has nine factories in India where they have been producing world-class batteries. Its production facilities are outfitted with the most cutting-edge technology available. These are all the places where most of the world’s batteries are made.
East Penn owns the world’s largest single-site lead-acid battery facility, and they provide a significant portion of the batteries to Auto, and zone. Unlike Johnson Controls, East Penn is privately owned. East Penn has made the Duralast battery for many years. It is more expensive than other batteries, but it is also better quality.
Who makes Valucraft batteries for AutoZone?
Valucraft, Duralast, and Duralast Gold are Auto. Zone’s private label brands for lead-acid automotive batteries (manufactured primarily by Johnson Controls, but also East Penn, Exide, and other manufacturers).
What are the best car batteries at AutoZone?
Here’s a list of the battery brands and types available at Auto. Zone: 1 1 . This battery brand is one of the best brands of car batteries available internationally. It is known for its high performance, 2 2., and more items.
How do you test a car battery at AutoZone?
There are 2 ways for Autozone to test your battery. You drive the vehicle to them and they have a handheld tester that theyuse to test the battery in the vehicle. Depending on battery location you can get a false reading. If they cannot connect to the +/- post on your battery then it’ll give a false reading.
How many stores does AutoZone have?
In 1995, Auto. Zone opened its 1,000th store in Louisville, Kentucky. The Duralast trademark made its debut with the Duralast and Duralast Gold batteries. Total of stores is now 1,143 in 26 states.
Can I Recycle my old car battery for free?
If your battery is 4 years old or more, their battery recycling page we just linked to says to bring your car in and they will test your old battery for free. If it is still good, you can continue to use it and not have to buy a new one. But that is not the only free battery service they offer.
How much does it cost to replace a car battery?
If you are buying a new battery at the same time, the auto parts store will mostly offer you a credit to offset the core charge ranging from $5 to $12 for most localities. States charge a core fee that will be added onto your new battery purchase to pay for the cost of recycling old batteries.
What happens to my old battery when I replace it?
States charge a core fee that will be added onto your new battery purchase to pay for the cost of recycling old batteries. Stores will pay the fee if you turn in your old battery at any location within the next 30 days . You might be able to receive store credit that is comparable to the core charge if you are not buying a new battery.