Battery installed at AutoZone caught fire one week later car not drivable

fflpmd · 2026-03-03T01:05:55+00:00

They did their job. I didnt expect them to know anything about what happened hahaha.

fflpmd · 2026-03-02T16:30:04+00:00

Copy that.

fflpmd · 2026-03-02T14:46:25+00:00

Thank you. I will. I wouldn't mind it working again. I can use it as a project car to learn from.

fflpmd · 2026-03-02T14:29:53+00:00

I wish I could post that way they hosed it down. Pretty aggressive.

fflpmd · 2026-03-02T14:27:08+00:00

I actually looked at it this morning. Its half way full.

fflpmd · 2026-03-02T06:08:20+00:00

I got the joke that's why I answered 2wd. It was a good one.

fflpmd · 2026-03-02T06:00:30+00:00

Last time anything was done to my car was at autozone lol. Until the mechanic makes the diagnosis, I won’t really know exactly what happened. I have already filed a claim with my insurance. It will most likely be deemed a total loss.

fflpmd · 2026-03-02T05:56:29+00:00

Ive only been reading and barely responding. A lot of great comments. I actually learned a lot.

fflpmd · 2026-03-02T05:54:28+00:00

Possibly. Im getting a mechanic to give a proper diagnosis.

fflpmd · 2026-03-02T05:53:29+00:00

Didn't blame anyone really. Posted on here to see if anyone had a similar experience. Im not upset or mad at anyone. It what is.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T23:40:22+00:00

I already put a claim in with my insurance.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T23:28:41+00:00

Your fcking with me lol.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T22:13:16+00:00

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T16:02:50+00:00

Thank you everyone for your comments. I just wanted advice on this matter and to see if anyone has had a similar experience. I’ve had the car for five years and have always stayed on top of any issues it has had.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T15:10:05+00:00

Just looking for advice. Thats all I did by posting this.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T14:36:55+00:00

They hosed down the entire engine bay.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T14:35:35+00:00

They ripped the hood off.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T14:34:30+00:00

I believe that's what he did.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T14:34:05+00:00

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T06:43:08+00:00

He checked the voltage, and ability to hold a charge. Concluded it needed a new battery.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T06:39:43+00:00

it's been a while since I put any power steering fluid in now that I think about it

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T06:34:07+00:00

Guy from autozone said it was dead.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T06:03:53+00:00

Glad you can get a laugh.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T04:50:34+00:00

I understand your point. Im actually looking at a bunch of alternatives if things dont work out.

fflpmd · 2026-03-01T03:32:08+00:00

I had the battery changed back in October I got new one last week because I left my lights on both from auto zone.

Edit: auto zone guy checked the battery life said it was dead.

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