SWITCHING POLARITIES…read more Someone once asked my thoughts on a battery store, and I said "well, there's a lot of positives and negatives". Despite their signage out front saying otherwise, this business is listed as 'Batteries Plus' on Yelp. They can be found on the left end of a strip mall in Bolingbrook near the intersection with Weber Rd, near Charley's Cheesesteaks and KO Sushi on Boughton Rd. The other month my 3yo's toy plane ran out of juice, and he asked me to fix it. "Sure buddy, no problem", I told him, "how hard can it be to find a pair of LR41 button batteries? Shouldn't be that expensive..." Famous last words. Come to find out, not only are LR41 button batteries a non-standard type, but they're hella expensive ($5/ea). Button batteries are the bane of my existence and pose a serious health risk, so yes, I hate them with every fiber of my being. The sales associate helped me find what I needed, and $11 later my son's plastic model 737 was making its usual cacophony of noises. Whoever designed that !@&$% toy to use the most obtuse batteries available should be drawn & quartered like in medieval times (the era, not the dinner theatre). * TL;DR * If ever there was a niche store, it's Batteries + Bulbs. I shouldn't need to come back here, unless I'm dumb enough to buy another toy that's powered by atypical means (anything other than 'AA' or 'AAA' batteries). The store is organized well and serves its purpose, though not in a terribly exciting fashion. At least their name spells out exactly what's offered, no ambiguity here.

My old iPad needed a new battery and Apple no longer had them. They wanted to send me to Best Buy…read morein Joliet, which may or may not have had the battery, and would have been very inconvenient. I went to Batteries Plus, where I have been a watch battery customer for years, and they quickly and effectively solved my problem. They got the needed battery the next day and installed it a day later. The iPad is again working fine. The cost was more than Apple quoted if they had the battery, but was worth it to me for the quick service and lack of extra travel. I don't know what Best Buy would have charged me.

Great service replaced iphone battery in 20 minutes for half the cost of other placesread more

I brought my Timex Ironman watch in to get a new battery. I've had the battery replaced in this…read morewatch many times, but never before at this Batteries Plus location. We'd recently moved to a different state, so I had to go to a different store. I took my watch home and re-set the time and date, and put the watch in my jewelry tray. A few days later, I was heading to the pool to swim. I use the watch when I'm swimming. It's water resistant to 100 M (328 feet), and is specifically made for water sports. When I was done with my swim, I looked at my watch. The display was completely gray and brown, and there were water bubbles floating in the display behind the crystal! I immediately went back to the Batteries Plus since it's right near my gym, and the guy told me that because I wore it in the pool it's not his problem! Oh my God, it's a water resistant watch, and it says so right on the front of the watch! It's intended to get wet and be submerged in a pool! I had to argue with the guy to at least give me a refund for the battery price... As it was, I was paying for them to have ruined my watch. I did get my twentyish dollars back for the battery, but I'm out a $65 watch! Will I ever go back there? Never! UPDATE 5/10/25: The day after posting this review, "Frank M." from Batteries Plus replied to my review asking me to get in touch with them about improving my experience. (You can see that reply below.) Based on the email address, I believe that was someone at the corporate level of Batteries Plus. I sent an email to the address provided, asking them to reimburse me for the watch that was ruined. A few days later I received an email from Russell, the store manager at the Geneva location, asking for photos of the watch so that he could get the model number for the watch and replace it! I'd just recently thrown the watch away, but was able to retrieve it from my office wastebasket, and send him photos of the watch along with the user's guide that had identifying information and a long list of the watch's features and functions. Luckily, I still had the user guide from when I purchased the watch and didn't even think of that until Russell asked for the model number. Unfortunately, as I'd already discovered because I'd been looking for a replacement, that particular watch was no longer available. I gave Russell a couple of other options for a substitute and he graciously replaced the watch which I received this afternoon. I am upgrading my review from one star to four stars. (A five star rating would have been if my original watch hadn't been ruined, and if I didn't have to leave a negative Yelp review to get to as satisfactory resolution.) But, all's well that ends well. It's nice to know that this company will own up to their mistakes.

First to say I am not a review guy. I went here because my wife's car had an issue starting. I…read morejumped it and brought it in. They changed the battery and it took me over two and a half hours to get the battery changed. I had the battery changed and my wife called me concerned because she had our two daughters in the car and she was driving down the street and the car stopped. This was one day after the battery was changed. The very next day we brought it to the jeep dealership where we bought the car and they said "we thought we have seen it all but this one takes the cake". They took a video and it is attached to this review - there is clear error in installation. I will post this video below. Here is the problem. I called them and admittedly it took me a while as I travel for work. They then took their sweet time not getting back to me with every excuse in the world. I want to be clear I asked for my money and I told them more importantly this kid is Going to hurt someone. My wife was in the middle of the street. I spoke to the manager who told me he would look into it. After getting back to me he said there was nothing they can do. DO NOT GET YOUR CAR SERVICED HERE IF YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY SAFE. after discussion with the manager he pointed out how I took too long to get back to them. He ignored the video. And told me with his employee told me that he was fixing it in a different way. In reality the Young man told me he had trouble loosening the nuts on my battery. To protect yourself and your family DO NOT go to this place. Frank - you asked me to reach out, I should have been more clear. I did that. Got the run around. Spoke to Anthony who was the regional manager and he told me there was nothing he could do. Bad business. Way to stand by your services.

I love the fact that I can come in and get a battery replaced on the remote for my car without…read morepaying exhorbitant dealer prices. For a couple bucks extra, get the lifetime replaced and never pay for another battery after the first! Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.

What nice people! I…read morehad a bad battery and was away from home. The guy there gave me a discount on a new battery, and loaned me his tools for free while I swapped batteries. A bad experience was a bit better because of the nice people there.

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I was trying to get a new key fob for my 2012 Prius. They didn't have the correct model on hand so…read morethey had to order one. No big deal, they said only 3-5 days to get it in. A week later I call asking where it was, they said actually it would be 2 weeks and they forgot to call to tell me. 3 weeks in I give them a call and they tell me oh actually it is in now and we forgot to call you again. I go in to get this done and am told to wait 40 minutes in store. I settle in, and am told that actually they can't help me because their new system actually doesn't work with my car. Complete waste of time and energy. I will not be back.

I've had to make 3 trips to this location to get my battery replaced under warranty. They took 6…read morehours to test the old battery, gave someone else my battery by mistake, then had me pickup the wrong battery. What a cluster F of an operation. Quick update - they finally had the replacement battery and after another trip into the store got it and took it home only to find out it was also dead... don't shop here.

Brought a car in with one of their batteries that was purchased at another location, which is now…read moreout of business and told the representative that the battery was not holding a charge. I showed him the receipt for the battery which still had two months worth of warranty coverage. He brought out a tester and said that the battery was fine. I didn't believe him and it turned out I was correct. The Die Hard battery "died". My feeling is he just didn't want to take responsibility or be bothered for a warranty item from another store. Not impressed at all and would not go back there nor would I buy another diehard battery.

I went to the Batteries Plus Store 280 in Elgin on Randall Road on January 21, 2026 to get a…read morebattery for my travel clock. I could not get off the back battery plate and asked store rep for assistance. The rep get the old battery out and replaced with new fresh battery in about 1 minute. I asked what I owed and was presented a $17.35 bill. I was not informed there was a charge for putting in the 3.00 battery. I did pay the bill and lodged a complaint with Battery Plus Corporate. To my great surprise Matt, the Store Manager, said he agreed with my assessment, had a meeting to instruct everyone to inform work costs before proceeding, and said that he would give me a full refund which he did on 2-4-2026. I am quite pleased that Matt was so forthright in giving my full purchase price back. I give high kudos to Matt and all the Batteries Plus store personnel. I will do all my future battery business at this sore. I was treated more than fairly and have high praise as to my customer treatment. Dennis Sadlicki

I drove over there after my truck started up a bit rough. A few people had lined up for the shop to…read moreopen, but they still got me out of there nice n fast. They checked my battery and deemed it to be good still and sent me on my way. The people working were also very kind. Respect to a business that doesn't immediately just try to sell.

I have been a long time customer and these folks are the best. They offer an abundance of services…read moreand counsel you through the best solution for your needs even though there are other more expensive options. Take advantage of their expertise and knowledge and make them your first stop and last stop. The quality of products and services is unsurpassed. Also, they are just really good people to do business with. I highly recommend them!

Just a great interaction. These guys are very helpful. They know exactly what they're talking…read moreabout. Thanks for the quick and pleasant purchase! Definitely will be back for the business and any batteries I need at home.

I ordered the recommended battery for my car on their website. Installation appointment was…read morescheduled but the experience didn't go well. When I asked the installer if would use a memory saver, he replied "not necessary". He removed my old battery and discovered that they didn't have the correct battery and that they couldn't acquire one even though the correct battery was ordered and paid for on their website. The presets on my car were screwed up and were a headache to rectify. It was very nice of them to give me a refund. Very apologetic, Thanks! The worst retail experience I have ever had.