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2009 Mercury Sable Base 4dr Sedan FWD

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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Large
18 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy

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December 13, 2009, 6:26 pm

Lynn H

Question: Expensive battery

I have a 2002 Mercury Sable, my battery went dead. I took it in to a shop and was told that with my car, only a "special" battery would fit, so I was given a 150.00 84 month battery. Being that I needed the car pronto- I said ok. But now that was yesterday and I'm thinking this through. Is it true?

February 11, 2012, 4:39 pm

AutomotiveForums M

I would say no, I spent under 95 at autozone (installed), I have never heard of a special size for the sable either. Sounds like they charge for labor if it was installed for you.

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February 11, 2014, 5:20 am

Ermel A

True, you were a bit overcharged. That battery should have cost about $100, the most and labor about $30 most.

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