Honda City battery in JVC, how much should I really be paying?

By Hector Wells (baylorwells)Yesterday 08:03Yesterday at 08:03:09

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I only moved into Jumeirah Village Circle two months ago, and I am still learning where to get things done. My 2017 Honda City has been my only car since I started my first job, and last Thursday night it gave me a scare. I came back from a late shift, pressed the button, and the dashboard lights flickered before the engine finally turned over on the second try. I sat there for a while with my hands on the wheel, thinking about how much money I have left this month after rent and sending some home. I called my cousin, and he said I should change the battery soon and not wait for it to die. The problem is that nobody gives me the same price. One colleague said it should cost very little and I can find a cheap one anywhere. Another said a cheap battery is a trap and will fail in one summer, so I will pay twice. A neighbour in my building said he paid a lot at a big shop and still had trouble after a year. I read a page about an affordable Honda City Amaron battery in Jumeirah Village Circle, and it showed a few options, but it did not tell me how a person with a small budget should decide. So I would like to hear from people who have been in my place. First, is there a fair price range for a normal Honda City battery, so I know when a shop is overcharging me? Second, how do I check that a cheaper battery is still fresh and not old stock? A friend said there is a date code on it, but nobody showed me where to look. Third, does the warranty matter more than the brand when money is tight? One shop told me one year and another told me two, and I do not know if the extra year is worth paying for. Another thing I wonder about is the old battery. Do shops give a discount if I leave it with them, even if it still starts the car sometimes? Also, should I ask them to test the alternator first, so I do not spend money on a new battery for nothing? My car sits outside in the sun at work for nine hours, and I do only short trips, so I guess that makes it harder on the battery. If you bought a battery on a small budget around here, what did you choose, how long did it last, and would you buy the same one again? Thanks for reading, I will check the replies after work.