Electric vehicles....

“Why are we caught up in this idea that the battery is going to fail? I think I’m hearing that time and time again,” he said.


We all have known someone who has had to replace a battery of a hybrid car and it is not the $129 pop the new battery you purchase at Costco, give back the old one, get your core charge fee back, and you are on your way.

THAT is why it comes up over and over.

I keep my cars forever ...as in 18 to 20 years. Son has my 1994 Mitsubishi, I still drive my 2004 Volvo, I have a 2017 Camry. I don't want to buy a car that is useless in 7 years.
 
Speaking of batteries, I replaced my motorcoach chassis batteries today. The old ones were getting weak, and the starter was struggling the past couple of weeks. But, on the plus side, these batteries were 9 years old, so I got my money's worth out of them. But, for 2 group 31 truck batteries, the cost was $150 - $200 each at all the local parts stores. Sam's club was charging $134.
I guess they must have been on sale when I picked up a new pair at Freightliner this morning, because it only cost $215 (including tax) for both of them.
 
Speaking of batteries, I replaced my motorcoach chassis batteries today. The old ones were getting weak, and the starter was struggling the past couple of weeks. But, on the plus side, these batteries were 9 years old, so I got my money's worth out of them. But, for 2 group 31 truck batteries, the cost was $150 - $200 each at all the local parts stores. Sam's club was charging $134.
I guess they must have been on sale when I picked up a new pair at Freightliner this morning, because it only cost $215 (including tax) for both of them.
Score!
 
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