CarQuest Batteries??

[Pablo]

Good or bad? Sort of forced to buy one, well not forced, but the Duvall Auto Parts Car Quest is super convenient when I had essentially zero time. The factory original battery just completely died out of the blue in the 2006 Odyssey (bought in 2005). Wife stranded, I'm at work, crazy day.....

I got the top of the line model. Who makes Carquest batteries? The specs seem reasonable (not over the top fake ratings), fit perfectly, yet a hair larger than stock, and look to be very well made.

 

[scurvy]

I've heard at various times CarQuest batteries are made by Deka / EastPenn. This may vary region-to-region, so I would assume Deka or JCI. I would hope for the former but either should be fine - especially if it comes from a reputable retailer in a super convenient location.

 

[scudpilot]

They make a great battery at a modern facility in the USA!!
When I was looking for batteries for my cars I finally chose CarQuest for that reason. I put the top of the line battery in my 2006 Cobalt and 2006 ImpalaSS this January. Great battery so far. Worth the money I think!

 

[Pablo]

Yes it's made by EastPenn. Seems worth the money. Great deal of great info from you guys. Thanks!!

 

[mopar_monkey]

the factory honda battery's are horrible.at the dealership i work at we replace 5 to 6 a day, and most of the time they just won't start one day, no previous warning.

 

[The_Eric]

Originally Posted By: Pablo
Yes it's made by EastPenn. Seems worth the money. Great deal of great info from you guys. Thanks!!


With few exceptions, any East Penn battery is a good one. I strongly prefer them over JCI and Exide.