Market share without profit is stupid unless you're running a charity. But some people don't seem to understand that not all vehicles are profitable and you can sometimes make more money by reducing sales and market share.
Autozone won't touch it if any parts have to be removed. On the Nautilus you remove the airbox then remove the bolt at the bottom front of the battery and you can slide it forward to reach the terminals. Not too bad - about a 15 min job.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-calls-off-2026-id-buzz-in-us-and-it-may-never-come-back
Trying to sell a vehicle that appeals to the demographic that is in retirement/nursing homes...
Did you reset the Battery Management System in the car? All doors closed - key (or push button) on no start. Flash highbeams 5 times, press brake pedal 3 times - battery light on dash will flash and then the system will reset. Several videos on youtube on procedure.
Yeah, most places will replace a battery for free. I really didn't want to deal with it, so I contacted a local place. $350 for a new battery! So I bought one and replaced it myself for $220. Ridiculous!