2017 Tiguan not driven for 8 Months: Battery Life / Replacement

[spicyrambutan]

Hi All,

As I have been interstate for 8 months, my 3.5 year old Tiguan hasn’t been driven all this time and I suspect my battery is flat. The vehicle has been parked undercover, but exposed to the outside temperature fluctuations. As I am still away, I am sending a friend to check on the vehicle but would like advice from others as to whether there is any likelihood that the car will start. Failing that, could someone please share with me the approximate cost of a replacement battery, whether the vehicle can be jump started by a roadside assistance mechanic through National Roadside Assist (With the appropriate electrical safeguards to protect the vehicle’s electronics) or whether the car will need to be towed to the dealer. Also, will the car need to be reprogrammed by the dealer and would this be covered under the extended third party mechanical warranty that I have purchased through the dealer (Brighton WV). My original 3 year VW warranty has already expired. Alternatively, has anyone had any experience in successfully claiming statutory warranty for a car battery replacement or am I being too optimistic?

Thanks for your replies!

S.