The 05 Liberty I recently bought from someone a couple miles down the road had an interstate. He told me where he bought it so, off I go. So 5.7 miles later. Local independant ANDY'S PARTS appr. 2500 sf floor display area. I think about same behind sales counter. Very obese salesman sitting behind counter leaning up against wall, arms narrowly able to cross. Started to ask if he could tell me how old the battery was. Me: " I have the name and phone number of the person who bought it from you". "We go off the receipt. Were not that advanced here". " I'm not looking to abuse warranty, I just want to know, if at all possible". " WE NEED THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT " All I could do was drop my head and slowly walk out. Less than 2 miles Auto Zone. Two, pleasant, alert, good humored 50 something men seamed eager to help. " I want a $100 battery " said I. After giving Jeeps vitals I was offered a $70 battery with a three month warranty , but was told that's what some people buy when they are just trying to sell the vehicle. Next up a $100 battery with 1 year replacement. FRP. NO pro-rated. " And we will install for you now for free". Bada-bing , bada-boom. Other than the guy installing getting some of the battery terminal anti-corrosion jelly on his fingers, could not be more professional. I consider a battery a " consumable ". It's like gas , oil , wipers , tires , you get it. But preventative maintenance is still top in my list.
I've ridden but never owned a horse, but I think I would have liked to. Heck I'm only 60, maybe I still could.
