So, like I said, the avalanche-inspired comments on Ol' Crappy's facebook "our batteries don't suck" thread, fall into 3 groups:
- complaints about crappy batteries.
- complaints about the crappy stores in general.
- complaints about the crappy and highly suspicious "tests".
Here are some of the "yes their batteries do indeed suck" comments - sponsored by: your local Red Triangle of Crap!
Bruno M.: It will start.... But how long would it last.....
William J.H.: I herd the birds talking about a new line of batteries coming to Canadian tire. But I don't think that they will be any better. A battery is a battery wether you drop it or take care of it and use in its proper application the results will all be the same wink emoticon
Aaron R.: Canadian tire has the worst batteries out there. They are a total safety hazard and it's been proven time and time again. If you don't want a battery that randomly explodes the stay away from the whole moto master line.
Ben B.: Canadian tire is a joke when it comes to tires and mechanical. I would rather put my nuts in a vice then buy tires from them
Denis C.: Its a moto master works the first Time then do you have a recette!!!
Mark R.: just bought 2 Walmart energizers for my truck. 750 cca ea. best part 99 bucks ea. even better was the prorated discount from buying 2 of the same back in 2011 for 99 ea. total discounted price 35 ea. so if you think about it I've bought 4 batteries for 270 bucks. going to c.tire for the same would've cost nearly 800. that's crazy.
Steven S.: my new battery from canadian tire dont start at -20 below. . nice one for sure
BL P.: Costco's Kirkland batteries are the best deal out there. Period.
James N.: CT's batteries are beyond junk. Everyone that wants to replace their own battery seems to think "I'll go the Canadian tire" but sadly they are making a big mistake. I run a small shop and I would have to say that 9/10 if we are replacing a battery in a car we are pulling out the original that's over 5yrs old or a 6m-1yr old CT that the customers claims it's not the problem "it's almost new" and sure enough it's the problem. In those positions, you'd be better of at Costco. ...or local napa
Frank L.: So what is the big deal no warranty lol
Rod P.: It sure didn't win when I tried to start my car yesterday in Toronto - complete fail. Maybe I should have pushed my car off a 27 foot building...
Mike T.: Completely false advertising
Robert J.M.: I got one , it went dead in two weeks never held a charge again bought a crap battery and it's still working in the same car no changes . Lost the receipt for battery purchase ,, told to pound sand for warranty !!
Josh R.: Canadain tire batteries don't work on a good day, out of 3 batteries i have baught this year ive already returned 2. nice try thoe boys lol
Andre G.: Bought one 2 days ago was dead right from the store
Don M.: Many years ago, I bought a battery from Cdn Tire. Never again. Exchanged a battery 4 times trying to get one that held a charge. Finally got my money back and walked across the street to Woolco and bought one that worked for 7 years with no problems.
Andrew C.: the tech wasn't willing to exchange mines so i went to Costco to get One next One I'll get an optima
Stuart B.: Impressive commercial but I will never buy another battery from Canadian tire after numerous purchases (my own or in cars I bought). They all failed after short life. If it's an Excide product, it's likely crap!
Gerry N.: As a mechanic that's installed hundreds of batteries over the years on a multitude of vechicles and heavy equipment I must confess, canadian tire batteries are complete trash.. They're only saving grace is that they'll exchange the crap battery for another new crap battery if you have proof of purchase.. I firmly believe these batteries are at the lowest level of quality that can be purchased for personal use.. Buyers beware of any motor master battery let alone the other cheaply made motor mater brand... I'd rate them at a princess auto level of quality
Paul H.K.: The only battery I've ever had problem with was on from ct! Had to exchange it 3 times before I got one that worked! They are worth their weight in scrap!!
Craig S.: I got one and it was dead brought it back the next day. They gave me a new one ... put it in my truck and would not start ... whent to gmc they put one in my truck and it started no problem . Took the battery back to crapy tire and and to call a manager then customer relations just to get my money back.... this shows why the dealer is better ... trying to save a buck costs more
- complaints about crappy batteries.
- complaints about the crappy stores in general.
- complaints about the crappy and highly suspicious "tests".
Here are some of the "yes their batteries do indeed suck" comments - sponsored by: your local Red Triangle of Crap!
Bruno M.: It will start.... But how long would it last.....
William J.H.: I herd the birds talking about a new line of batteries coming to Canadian tire. But I don't think that they will be any better. A battery is a battery wether you drop it or take care of it and use in its proper application the results will all be the same wink emoticon
Aaron R.: Canadian tire has the worst batteries out there. They are a total safety hazard and it's been proven time and time again. If you don't want a battery that randomly explodes the stay away from the whole moto master line.
Ben B.: Canadian tire is a joke when it comes to tires and mechanical. I would rather put my nuts in a vice then buy tires from them
Denis C.: Its a moto master works the first Time then do you have a recette!!!
Mark R.: just bought 2 Walmart energizers for my truck. 750 cca ea. best part 99 bucks ea. even better was the prorated discount from buying 2 of the same back in 2011 for 99 ea. total discounted price 35 ea. so if you think about it I've bought 4 batteries for 270 bucks. going to c.tire for the same would've cost nearly 800. that's crazy.
Steven S.: my new battery from canadian tire dont start at -20 below. . nice one for sure
BL P.: Costco's Kirkland batteries are the best deal out there. Period.
James N.: CT's batteries are beyond junk. Everyone that wants to replace their own battery seems to think "I'll go the Canadian tire" but sadly they are making a big mistake. I run a small shop and I would have to say that 9/10 if we are replacing a battery in a car we are pulling out the original that's over 5yrs old or a 6m-1yr old CT that the customers claims it's not the problem "it's almost new" and sure enough it's the problem. In those positions, you'd be better of at Costco. ...or local napa
Frank L.: So what is the big deal no warranty lol
Rod P.: It sure didn't win when I tried to start my car yesterday in Toronto - complete fail. Maybe I should have pushed my car off a 27 foot building...
Mike T.: Completely false advertising
Robert J.M.: I got one , it went dead in two weeks never held a charge again bought a crap battery and it's still working in the same car no changes . Lost the receipt for battery purchase ,, told to pound sand for warranty !!
Josh R.: Canadain tire batteries don't work on a good day, out of 3 batteries i have baught this year ive already returned 2. nice try thoe boys lol
Andre G.: Bought one 2 days ago was dead right from the store
Don M.: Many years ago, I bought a battery from Cdn Tire. Never again. Exchanged a battery 4 times trying to get one that held a charge. Finally got my money back and walked across the street to Woolco and bought one that worked for 7 years with no problems.
Andrew C.: the tech wasn't willing to exchange mines so i went to Costco to get One next One I'll get an optima
Stuart B.: Impressive commercial but I will never buy another battery from Canadian tire after numerous purchases (my own or in cars I bought). They all failed after short life. If it's an Excide product, it's likely crap!
Gerry N.: As a mechanic that's installed hundreds of batteries over the years on a multitude of vechicles and heavy equipment I must confess, canadian tire batteries are complete trash.. They're only saving grace is that they'll exchange the crap battery for another new crap battery if you have proof of purchase.. I firmly believe these batteries are at the lowest level of quality that can be purchased for personal use.. Buyers beware of any motor master battery let alone the other cheaply made motor mater brand... I'd rate them at a princess auto level of quality
Paul H.K.: The only battery I've ever had problem with was on from ct! Had to exchange it 3 times before I got one that worked! They are worth their weight in scrap!!
Craig S.: I got one and it was dead brought it back the next day. They gave me a new one ... put it in my truck and would not start ... whent to gmc they put one in my truck and it started no problem . Took the battery back to crapy tire and and to call a manager then customer relations just to get my money back.... this shows why the dealer is better ... trying to save a buck costs more