Action Batteries Unlimited Inc.

Serving Omaha for Over Thirty Years

By Linda Sutherland​

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The advantages of using a specialty battery store as opposed to your corner drugstore are quite powerful (please excuse the pun). The most obvious advantage is the wide selection of batteries you will find. At a specialty store, you will encounter staff members with expertise in batteries. They will be able to provide valuable advice and help you find the correct battery for your needs. 

Action Batteries Unlimited Inc. has hassle-free, same-day pickup and delivery. You can expect quality batteries and reasonable prices, which we all want. Our staff will even install the battery for you—installation can be tricky! 

Action Batteries Unlimited Inc. has all these advantages and more. They carry automotive, marine, motorcycle, laptop, cell phone, camera, mobility, lawn and garden, and 2-way radio batteries, to name a few. And they are locally owned and operated, which is always a plus. Action Batteries Unlimited is an authorized distributor of AC Delco batteries. They also carry American-made Crown Battery Products. 

The delightful CFO of Action Batteries Unlimited is Gwyn Fuxa. She came to work for the company 17 years ago, and she still loves what she does. Gwyn moved to Omaha when she was only six years old and attended Marian High School and the University of Nebraska. Her beloved husband worked with her until his passing four years ago. Gwyn takes care of all accounts receivable. Her right-hand man, Michael, is in charge of ordering. Gwyn has an amazing and impressive team! They all work together to provide an outstanding experience for each and every customer. 

There are many things that I did not know a specialty battery shop could do. For instance, you can purchase a car battery at Action Batteries Unlimited. In most cases, they will install the battery for free. (The exception would be the cars that have that start/stop feature; then, an auxiliary battery needs to be installed as well, for a minimal fee.)

Here’s another thing: Whenever you have worn-out batteries or your batteries are ready to be replaced, Action Batteries Unlimited can properly dispose of them for you, including recycling the components that can be recycled. 

You might think that service this good would translate into higher prices…but you would be incorrect. As a matter of fact, it turns out that batteries at Action Batteries Unlimited are considerably cheaper than you would find at a big box store, even ones as simple as AA batteries. If you have ever had trouble finding a specific type of battery, Action Batteries Unlimited is the place to go. If, by chance, they do not carry what you are looking for, they can order it for you. 

With prices and tariffs rising, Gwyn points out, planning for the future is a challenge that many small businesses are facing these days. In this economic climate, it is more crucial than ever to support small businesses when we make our purchasing decisions. If we don’t, they may not be around to support! For anyone planning to start their own small business, Gwyn recommends thoroughly studying the market that you plan to open in. “Also,” she advises, “hire talented people and pay them well!” Gwyn certainly has that covered. 

This company has glittering reviews. One customer, Al, writes, “I went in at 8:00 a.m., and the place was already busy. I thought I would have to wait, but there was someone right there to help me. Not only did they have the battery I needed, it was reasonably priced! I was in and out in about 5 minutes. Fantastic job, Action Batteries!!!” 

Emily says, “I went here for a second opinion after getting an astronomical quote from a dealership. The people at Action Batteries Unlimited are AMAZING and walked me through the quote and what things should ‘actually’ cost. I will never go anywhere else for battery support. Thank you!” 

And perhaps customer SK says it best: “These guys right here, they are the battery masters!”

Gwyn loves hearing feedback like this. “We have a great deal of repeat customers. That makes me happy and makes me know we are doing business that we can be proud of.” 

Action Batteries Unlimited is located at 7911 J Street. Stop in or call 402-339-1667. Find them online at actionbatteries.com. 

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