lexusrus

The OEM battery on our 2013 LX570 went dead one morning a few days ago. The Lexus dealership was too far and we had to go. So we called AAA and asked what can be done. AAA said they can come by and do a jump. I figured just to replace the battery if truly gone bad and will not pass a load test. AAA said they can be there in 40 minutes or less with a brand new replacement battery with the same specs.

AAA arrived with 40 minutes and determined the OEM battery had something like 20% left. The replacement brand new battery with the same specs as OEM is a 72 month battery (36 months free replacement and after that prorated). Warranty is good NATION WIDE AND AAA COME TO ME!!!

After $133 (tax and installation included) and about half an hour later (plus the original 40 minutes waiting).....we were on our way!!! 😀😀😀😀

I've gotten replacement battery before at the Lexus stealership before some years back with my old LX470 and it cost more than that!!! And did not last but like 4 years. Then I had to pay the prorated amount to get another new one!! Back then I went to the Lexus dealership for EVERYTHING!! Same for my MB's. Then I learned that I really don't have to and more convenient (due to distance and time involved).

BTW, the Lexus battery is "Panasonic" whereas the AAA battery is "Interstate". As long as it starts the vehicle and last at least 5-6 years, I'm ok with it.

REDHORSE

I called Lexus the first time, and low and behold, all they do for you is call AAA.

ggebhardt

Yep, Lexus does not have a fleet of service vehicle. They call AAA and the one time I needed Lexus service they were there in 15 minutes to tow my LX470 which I just filled up with a combination of gas that also contained water!

They towed it to the dealer where they had it ready to go the next morning.