It is not at all uncommon for a "new" battery to be bad. Not sure what the
body shop means by "can't be charged", I assume it's "won't hold a charge"??
If it won't hold a charge, take it back to Advance and have it tested.
Their "better" and "best" batteries usually carry a warranty that specifies
free replacement for a limited time, after that, it will be pro-rated
depending on the length of warranty period. It just depends on what battery
you bought.
B&T Roddick
1964 Imperial Crown
1972 'Cuda 340
1995 Concorde
1988 Wrangler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Loyal Stern" <loyalz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 8:43 PM
Subject: IML: Brand New Dead Battery
> Howdy all,
> As you know, my '66 Imperial Crown Coupe has been at
> the body shop for several weeks now...(don't ask).
> Before I sent her off I had purchased & installed a
> new battery...not a cheap one, but a good one. I have
> just heard from the body shop & they say the battery
> is completely dead & can't be charged...(which is what
> happened to the one prior to this). Now here is my
> question, Is this an altenator problem or the fact
> that they probably havn't started it much & let it
> drain? Is there maybe a short that is draining it off?
> Will Advance Auto take back the battery after 2
> months?
>
> Any & all comments would be helpful,
> Thank you,
> Loyal Stern
>
>
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