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New car battery warranty

UncleZen
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Hi. Bought a new car battery in Jun 2020. Battery has a 3 year warranty. Just recently its not been holding charge, had it tested, result was that it should be returned under warranty.  
So, I returned it to the shop and they replaced it, no question (didnt even test it). 
The new battery, if bought new also has a 3 year warranty. But because this was a warranty replacement, I dont get a 3 year warranty, only the remainder of the original warranty.
Does this sound normal?

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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited 19 March 2022 at 4:07PM
    Yes, normal, and it's not bought new it's a warranty swap.
  • UncleZen
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    OK, thanks, until now, I never knew that
  • shiraz99
    shiraz99 Posts: 1,775 Forumite
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    edited 19 March 2022 at 7:46PM
    UncleZen said:
    Hi. Bought a new car battery in Jun 2020. Battery has a 3 year warranty. Just recently its not been holding charge, had it tested, result was that it should be returned under warranty.  
    So, I returned it to the shop and they replaced it, no question (didnt even test it). 
    The new battery, if bought new also has a 3 year warranty. But because this was a warranty replacement, I dont get a 3 year warranty, only the remainder of the original warranty.
    Does this sound normal?
    Yes, completely normal, this is just how warranties work. The warranty is related to the initial purchase.
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