Turns out it isn't as easy to get a new car battery as you'd think. First off there is the issue of traveling to get it...at least I have a motorcycle but that isn't the best hauling tool. Then you have to know what "group number" or some such nonsense. The guy at Pep Boys claimed that his computer didn't have the information - "too new." OK, you don't have info on an '06 car. Super. So it is off to the dealer. Well, first walk to school to pick up the boy, then on the way back stop at the dealer (luckily 4 blocks from my apt) to get the battery. But it turns out that parts is a mile away. Thankfully the guy takes pity on me and says they'll run the battery up to the service shop. So I walk the boy home then walk back with a fabric grocery bag to carry the battery home. Turns out that lead is heavy. Who knew?
After sorting out all the stupid plastic stuff surrounding the battery, viola, it starts. Of course now some warning lights won't go out...sassy!
