Battery Review Thread

[harrycalahan]

I just got through shopping around online and saw some new brand batteries I wasnt familiar with. Thought Id do a poll and get the Odts experience on battery longevity. My personal best has been with Excide when Napa carried them. Had a 7 year battery go 10+. Duralast has been meh but definitely not worth it now days for what they cost. Right now Im running 3 Interstates, two Everstart, and one Batteries Plus. Ive got tenders on 3 of them that mostly sit. I dont remember who makes who but I realize most are made by the same manufacturer.

 

[Greybeard]

Everstart, three years full rated, two years pro rated. 100 dollar battery cost 19 bucks a year if no problems and throw it out at 5.
I heard they are all make by the same manufacturer?

 

[jeep78]

The retailers have all jumped their prices in the last 4 months, except walmart.

Our operation purchases 60+ batteries a year, so I trend to watch prices.

 

[harrycalahan]

Walmart is where I decided to go as well...

 

[ARCman47]

Autocraft AGM Platinum are pretty damn good. DEKA is a good one.

 

[Stampede]

Had a Duralast go for 6 yrs with no issues - replaced it only due to age. Got two Advance Silvers now that are 6 & 7 yrs old and starting up fine. I have also had a Mopar battery last 6 yrs and replaced only because it was old.

I'm not loyal to one brand really, so is there a Taco choice?

 

[joel2000]

I think it’s a crap shoot now days. Exide at one time was my preference. Found out they had sold out / been bought out and weren’t the same. I’ve got a O’Reillys in my 2010 F150 that’s four years old and doing well. Not sure who makes it and don’t really think it matters anymore. Got a 7 year old Duralast in my Bronco... go figure.

 

[Don231s]

Everstart wins for price. The tech is the same across brands. The rest is marketing.

 

[harrycalahan]

Had a Duralast go for 6 yrs with no issues - replaced it only due to age. Got two Advance Silvers now that are 6 & 7 yrs old and starting up fine. I have also had a Mopar battery last 6 yrs and replaced only because it was old.

I'm not loyal to one brand really, so is there a Taco choice?

Poll fixed

 

[Mirvin 264]

I wouldn't think the NeverStart line of batteries would be at the top so far!!