How much do the canadian dealerships charge for a new battery?

bob.g · 12-28-2010, 09:58 PM

im seing that on the main forum, people are paying abut 350$ us for a battery+registration. Does that mean we can expect to pay 400$+ if not more? i dont need one yet, just curious on the going price for something ill surely need sooner or later. thanks!

schnell325 · 12-28-2010, 10:21 PM

Holy moly!!!!!! That is insane if it's that much.

fizzerd · 12-28-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.g

im seing that on the main forum, people are paying abut 350$ us for a battery+registration. Does that mean we can expect to pay 400$+ if not more? i dont need one yet, just curious on the going price for something ill surely need sooner or later. thanks!

Doesnt the battery last atleast 10 years??..

MMachines · 12-28-2010, 10:31 PM

Mine's already been replaced, and when I got my car (CPO) it wasn't the right battery either, so at 120k it's been replaced twice.

Spoolin335 · 12-28-2010, 10:33 PM

Just so you guys know, if you have a BT Tool you can adapt your new battery with that tool instead of paying the dealer...

hubble bubble · 12-28-2010, 10:46 PM

Battery shoudl last 5-7 years, tops.

But $350-400 for a battery is outrageous!!! You should pay less than half that amount, installed.

fizzerd · 12-28-2010, 11:10 PM

Does the car give a light before the battery is about to die?

bob.g · 12-29-2010, 12:50 AM

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Does the car give a light before the battery is about to die?

im pretty sure i read somewhere that a light comes on when its weak.

bimmergixxer · 12-29-2010, 10:12 AM

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im pretty sure i read somewhere that a light comes on when its weak.

No light shows when battery is weak and alot of our cars are hitting 5 years old. Canada is damn hard on batteries.

MMachines · 12-29-2010, 11:15 AM

If I stayed in the car for a moment with the radio on my iDrive would tell me there's a problem, as well the rest function didn't work.

2kaccordocoupe · 12-29-2010, 11:50 AM

go to your local autoparts store and pick up a battery for around 100 bucks have some with a BT tool register it to your car.

Slalom · 12-29-2010, 12:00 PM

On my Z4 I paid $109 for battery, then the install, disposal and tax came to about $250 (in October after 6 years)

Rampage9 · 12-29-2010, 01:01 PM

Is the battery covered under warranty?

My '09 takes a while to crank over, and a reeeally long crank after sitting for a while (328i so its not HPFP). Also, the rest function didn't work the other day - another sign the battery is almost toast?

fizzerd · 12-29-2010, 07:55 PM

Whats the best way to preserve our batteries?

Slalom · 12-29-2010, 07:56 PM

I would take it in. Last thing you want is a 3 hour wait for a boost/tow - which is what will probably happen in -20 degree weather. You can look at the battery - one of the cells has an indicator on it - if it is not green you need a new battery - but since it only checks one cell it is not a conclusive test.

I had mine tested in May - passed. In October I was left waiting for a tow.

schnell325 · 12-29-2010, 08:13 PM

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Whats the best way to preserve our batteries?

Use a battery charger (the trickle kind) for times when you do not drive it on a daily basis. If I am not going to drive my M3 for more than 4 or 5 days, I'll throw mine on.

2kaccordocoupe · 12-29-2010, 09:34 PM

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Use a battery charger (the trickle kind) for times when you do not drive it on a daily basis. If I am not going to drive my M3 for more than 4 or 5 days, I'll throw mine on.

Weird... I go weeks without even looking at the car and the battery health is still spot on.

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hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	Battery shoudl last 5-7 years, tops. But $350-400 for a battery is outrageous!!! You should pay less than half that amount, installed.
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Rampage9 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2017 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Woodbridge Ont. iTrader: (3)	Is the battery covered under warranty? My '09 takes a while to crank over, and a reeeally long crank after sitting for a while (328i so its not HPFP). Also, the rest function didn't work the other day - another sign the battery is almost toast? __________________ Past: 2009 328i 6MT Alpine white + Oyster Present: 2017 340i 6MT Estoril blue + Oyster
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Slalom Major 509 Rep 1,345 Posts Drives: 04 Z4, 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa and Collelongo (AQ) Italy iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Z4 [0.00] 2018 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	I would take it in. Last thing you want is a 3 hour wait for a boost/tow - which is what will probably happen in -20 degree weather. You can look at the battery - one of the cells has an indicator on it - if it is not green you need a new battery - but since it only checks one cell it is not a conclusive test. I had mine tested in May - passed. In October I was left waiting for a tow.
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