You probably think every Batteries+Bulbs store is the same. That's what I thought and I was wrong. It really is worth the extra 35 minutes to go to the store in Medford. Here's what happened to me:
I went online to get a replacement battery for my Mercedes Sprinter. I ordered the battery and scheduled an installation at the Grants Pass store, which is 90 minutes from where I live on the coast. They offered appointments up until 6:00 PM, but I took a 5:00 PM appointment because I didn't want to be showing up around closing. With everything paid for, I jump-started my car and started the long drive.
About halfway there, I decided that, just for safety's sake, I should call the store and talk to a real person. The person I got on the phone told me "Well, we might be able to install it at 5:00, but I wouldn't bet on it. He's got to leave around 5:00. He's got other obligations. Your odds are a lot better around 4:30."
"Odds? Betting on it? I have an appointment," I explain. "And I'm driving an hour-and-a-half to get there."
"Well, then you should probably come in tomorrow. Tomorrow we can definitely do it for you."
So I turned around and went home. In the morning, I jump started the car again and drove 90 minutes to Grants Pass. At the store I was told "Oh, that battery gets installed under the floor mat? Yeah, we don't do those. I could still sell you the battery though."
At this point I was ready to give up completely on Batteries+Bulbs, but just out of curiosity I tried buying the battery and scheduling an installation at the Medford store. No problem, they could do it in an hour.
When I showed up at the store, they took my vehicle in right away. They had the battery I ordered and started the installation. Turns out the battery that the website had been recommending for my vehicle all of this time was the wrong one. No problem, they had the correct one in stock (bigger and a little bit more money, but ok).
I was in and out of there in 30 minutes with the right battery and a great service experience. What a difference!
So definitely avoid the store in Grants Pass, and go the extra few miles to Medford where they will actually take care of you. read more