AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY WARRANTY

This battery is warranted by First National Battery Company (Pty) Limited, for a period of twelve months as from date of sale, to be free of defect in material and workmanship only and only extends to the Republic of South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Swaziland.

In the event of any defect in material and/or workmanship arising within the said twelve month period, First National Battery Company (Pty) Limited undertakes in its sole discretion and subject to the following conditions to repair the defect or replace the battery at its own cost and without charge to the purchaser:


1. Any claim in terms of this warranty must be made as soon as the purchaser becomes aware of the defect;
2. The purchaser must return the defective battery to First National Battery Company (Pty) Limited or its duly authorised distributors / franchisers;
3. The purchaser must exhibit satisfactory proof of purchase of the battery from First National Battery Company (Pty) Limited or its duly authorised distributors / franchisers.

The warranty on the repaired or replaced battery will extend from the original date of sale of the defective battery.

This warranty shall not apply where this battery is used in a vehicle whose specifications requires a battery of a different size / ampere hour capacity to this battery or where this battery is fitted below the suggested ampere hour capacity (at the 20 hour rate) as specified in our official battery selection guide or, in the case of original equipment installed by a vehicle manufacturer, not according to their officially specified capacity or where this battery is damaged due to negligence; improper use / application; abuse; incorrect over or under charging, whether due to a faulty electrical system or charging apparatus; the use of battery acid or additives; excessive / abnormal wear and tear; use in a vehicle fitted with additional or non-standard electric extras; environmental conditions or any other damage arising from accident, civil commotion, labour / political unrest or rioting.

This warranty shall, further, not apply to our range of leisure use batteries (RR Range) or automotive batteries, which are specifically manufactured for recreational and/or outdoor use. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by First National Battery Company (Pty) Limited or its duly appointed distributors / franchisers for any damage or losses howsoever caused and of whatsoever nature whether in contract and/or delict, direct, consequential or otherwise as sustained by the purchaser or any other person resulting from the failure or defect of this battery.