What is the warranty period for the Buick Excelle battery?
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The battery warranty period is the same as the vehicle warranty period, and the Buick Excelle's vehicle warranty period is 3 years or 100,000 kilometers. There are three points to note regarding car batteries: 1. If a battery is left unused for a long time, it will slowly discharge on its own until it becomes unusable. It is necessary to start the car at regular intervals to charge the battery. Another method is to disconnect the two electrodes on the battery. Note that the negative cable should be disconnected first, followed by the positive cable. 2. When the battery shows insufficient charge, it should be charged promptly. The battery's charge level can be reflected on the dashboard. If you find the charge insufficient while driving and the engine stalls, as a temporary measure, you can seek help from another vehicle to jump-start your car. Connect the negative terminals of both batteries and then the positive terminals. 3. During daily driving, frequently check whether the small holes on the battery cover are ventilated. If these holes are blocked, the hydrogen and oxygen produced cannot escape, and when the electrolyte expands, it may rupture the battery casing, affecting the battery's lifespan.
Last time I accompanied my friend to the Buick 4S store for maintenance, I specifically asked about the battery warranty. The salesperson explained that the original battery of the Excelle generally comes with a 3-year or 100,000-kilometer warranty along with the whole vehicle, but this is on the premise that you have all your maintenance done at the 4S store. If you replace the battery yourself later, it depends on the purchase channel: 4S stores usually offer a 1-year or 20,000-kilometer warranty, brand specialty stores like Varta provide an 18-month warranty, while roadside quick repair shops may only give half a year. Remember to keep the purchase receipt. My neighbor had a bad experience when his battery failed after ten months and the store refused to acknowledge it. It's recommended to test the battery capacity before winter each year, as a car with a weak battery is particularly harmful to cold starts.
