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I have a 2013 Honda CRV. I brought it in to get an oil change at a oil change shop. They checked the battery and told me I need a new battery. I passed on that. I then went to a auto parts store to check the battery. They told me my battery is good but I need a new alternator. The battery is less than two years old. I don't have any trouble starting the car. Who do I believe? What should I do?


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Posted by: @pete

I brought it in to get an oil change at a oil change shop.

That was a mistake. Quick lube joints are barely qualified to do oil changes and frequently mess those up. You certainly can't trust them to do anything else.

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What should I do?

Have your charging system and battery checked by an actual mechanic. (Not a dealer or chain, but a good independent shop.)


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Posted by: @pete

Who do I believe?

definitely not the quick lube shop

 

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What should I do?

pick up a cheap multimeter for $10 and measure the battery voltage when the car is running.


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