United Battery Systems, Inc

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Auto Service, Animal Removal

About us

UNITED BATTERY SYSTEMS INC. has maintained a strong customer base year after year which is reflected today by the company's continued success. Howard also pioneered the export of scrap batteries to Pacific Rim countries for reclamation. The components of a battery are one hundred percent recyclable, over seventy percent of the feed stock for the manufacture of new batteries comes from recycled battery lead. A collection system was established for scrap batteries in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii. This effort has helped keep the environment cleaner. In December of 1986 the department of transportation shut down the export of scrap batteries from the United States. This was due to improper packing, labeling and marking. At this point no one knew how to package the batteries according to D.O.T. regulations. UNITED BATTERY SYSTEMS INC. employees worked with U.S. Coast Guard officials and devised a packaging procedure that met all regulations and was acceptable to the Captain of the port; these procedures are presently being used where ever batteries are being exported by water shipment. Over the years a consistent number of sales in the category of rebuilt starters and alternators prompted Howard to add a custom rebuild operation to the main branch to service the built-in sales of the satellite branches and open up to the heavy industrial rebuild markets.

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United Battery Systems, Inc

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2.73 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.7
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.7
punctuality
3.5
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Kelley G.
04/2017
1.0
auto repair
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Owner refused to replace it and blamed me for the damage. Claimed it was a backfire (it is a Diesel engine). When informed of that owner claimed that I used starting fluid. I did not. Offered to sell me another for $75.00. What use is a warranty here?
Description of Work: I had a starter motor "rebuilt". What I received was a Chinese knockoff that broke due to inferior metal
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
JULIE R.
07/2013
2.0
auto repair
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Will not use them again
Description of Work: Got a battery from them them 2 to 3 months later ( in Dec.we were having electrical problems with car , lights deeming fan going blow high to hardly blowing . put battery on charger over night and and took back to battery place were we bought battery . said they would have to keep car over night to charge battery but would have to leave outside or we could pull it out and bring it back for them to charge over night to check it out . Took Car to dealer battery had dead cell so took back to battery place said they don't have all that fancy equipment to check for dead cell that dealer has but did replace battery under warranty after we had to pay someone else to fine out what was wrong . will never get another one from them
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$100
Joseph L.
04/2011
5.0
auto repair
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My wife had used United several years ago when she needed a new alternator, so when her elderly parent's Camry had a dead battery, we called United. Their estimate was $10 less than Les Schwab for the equivalent battery, so we decided to give them a try. After jumping the car, we took it over and discovered they actually had a cheaper battery ($69) as an option, but we decided to go with the $79 one. Twenty minutes later, the new battery was installed, paid for and we were out the door. Les Schwab is great, but if you want a battery that is cheaper, service that is faster (Les Schwab is popular, and therefore busy), I'd give United a look. The technician who installed the battery was really nice and quick, the cashier guy was a little gruff, but not rude or anything. I'm fine with that for the service and price received.
Description of Work: Replaced auto battery
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

    Contact information

    19001 E. Burnside St, Portland, OR 97233

    http://www.unitedbattery.net

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Animal Removal

    FAQ

    United Battery Systems, Inc is currently rated 2.7 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    No, United Battery Systems, Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, United Battery Systems, Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, United Battery Systems, Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, United Battery Systems, Inc does not offer emergency services.
    No, United Battery Systems, Inc does not offer warranties.
    United Battery Systems, Inc offers the following services: United Battery Systems, Inc

    Contact information

    19001 E. Burnside St, Portland, OR 97233

    http://www.unitedbattery.net

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM