Chopper Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Hello folks! I hope you're having a wonderful day. I been reading all morning about my "Journey not starting problem"and as one of the steps changing the battery is next. So I wanted to ask for your help and experience to decide which brand to get. Also I saw where the battery is located so I'll also need someone to make that job. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I was thinking about Walmart since they offer installation and then saw lots of complaints about the batteries quality and craftmanship of their crew so need to find a different place. Besides the dealer, do you think of any brand/place to get it. I'm in the Portland, Vancouver area but don't mind to travel if it is needed. Thank you very much in advance for any suggestions! Cheers, Chopper Just FYI: I have a 2015 Dodge Journey SXT AWD 3.6, around 87k. Sunday afternoon I was unable to start the car. Bought a jump-starter (Stanley 1200 @ Walmart) and using it, the car started. Same scenario on Monday and today. Never had any other electrical problems. Ordered Batteries for FOBs. (arriving later this week) Planning to change car battery since not sure how old it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 If you are a member of Sam's or Costco they are good I dont think Walmart will install a battery in a Journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 28 minutes ago, larryl said: If you are a member of Sam's or Costco they are good I dont think Walmart will install a battery in a Journey Thank you very much for your reply. I think that anyone is going to ask for a lot of money to do that... And sadly I have no memberships to any of those stores. I was thinking about Consumer Auto Parts or places like that... Still trying to figure which brands are best. Thank you again for your help! Cheers, Chopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Have you tried to just simply call the dealer's service dept to see how much it would cost? The original battery seems to be of good quality. Otherwise I would recommend just your local mechanic, even a tire shop can install a battery. Are you trying to save money or find a quality battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted November 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 39 minutes ago, Armando G said: Have you tried to just simply call the dealer's service dept to see how much it would cost? The original battery seems to be of good quality. Otherwise I would recommend just your local mechanic, even a tire shop can install a battery. Are you trying to save money or find a quality battery? An excellent question! No I did not contacted the dealer yet. I don't know how to answer it properly. Lets say I would prefer to buy a quality battery and not overpay for the installation service. If the dealer charges $400 (battery and work) I would like to see if I could get a better battery somewhere else that could be charging for the work a little less... What you think? I know almost nothing about qualities or costs. I'm trying to ask and educate myself a little about quality & prices before making a decision. I agree with you about the original battery, I never had a problem before so I can't blame it. Going to a dealer is not something I like a lot since normally they abused my lack of knowledge / trust in the past requesting to perform unnecessary things... I can't criticize Dodge's tough because never visited one before. Never had a problem till now. I saw batteries between $100 and $150 in places like supermarkets and auto services like Firestone (interstate brand, $139 plus work, 525 CCA). No data about how much would they charge for installation. Still trying to see which battery would work best. Thank you very much for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 i would recommend a 7 yr battery with a full 3 yr replacement, not many offering that anymore, expect to pay around 100-150 for a good battery plus more for install have no idea as i do my own which is not that hard but takes about .5 to 1 hr depending on your skills and tools. plenty of u tube videos on how to do it as well. stay away from stores like (Walmart and Pep Boys ) other such good place would be your local garage that you have trust in or recommends from your friends,or pay the premium price from your dealership that knows your car the best at least it would be a nation wide warranty as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer Solstice Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 I have had good luck with batteries manufactured by East Penn. Johnson Controls, not so much. As always, YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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