Originally Posted By: Gebo
Originally Posted By: Hootbro
If by chance you get a replacement, the warranty does not start over for the replacement, just what is remaining on the original purchase battery warranty.
Excellent point! If it is that close to the end of the warranty, I'd just probably buy another one. I was in a similar situation to yours and the second battery didn't last 2 years and it was out of warranty. Of course, most people have not had my experience. They would probably just try and get new replacement under warranty.
Why would you NOT use your battery warranty that you paid for? It makes no sense to have a new battery with a warranty (that you paid for) over a new battery with a no warranty for free(since you swapped out a battery already) If you play your cards right you only have to buy a new battery every 6 years, while swapping out your old battery, using the warranty, every 3 years (batteries only last 3 years here).