02-16-2021, 03:04 AM
PeterB wrote:
[quote=macphanatic]
Do any of the auto parts stores near you do curbside?
The only advantage I can see of this, is easy return of the battery under warranty? But are they likely to honor it?
Absolutely. I have a van that regularly kills batteries within 2-3 years. So, I bought 1 Bosch AGM battery from PepBoys years ago and have been replacing it for free every few years (it's a full replacement warrantly, not pro-rated, and I get a new warranty with the replacement battery - that may not be true of all brands). After dealing with an Optima warranty through Amazon, I prefer to buy car batteries locally.
PepBoys will also install for free or minimal charge (i.e. $15). Only issue is that the selection for the Prius Gen 3 is more limited (looks to be only the Optima which is $250). AutoZone has a house brand $200 AGM option in addition to the Optima @ $250.