Is this a decent battery? I have had my batteries last such a short time in recet years i figure why bother with paying anything more than this. https://costco.interstatebatteries....69926&choice5=1569927&Country=US
Interstate batteries?
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I don't buy anything else.
JHZR2
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They were great. I suspect they're now made in Mexico for the same price.
I'd go East Penn myself...
I'd go East Penn myself...
I put one in the wife's Buick a couple years ago. My electronic battery tester still shows it SOH (state of health) at 100%.
Plus Costco stands behind everything they sell.
Plus Costco stands behind everything they sell.
If you use a Costco visa for this purchase, they add an additional 12 months to the warranty period.
Thats a smoking price. We sell the champion branded JC batteries at my work and my cost is $70.
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Oh, by the way....do they sell them activated and charged?
They sell them ready to go. The SOC (state of charge) might be a bit low, but a quick top off on a charger can correct that. Or, just take a nice drive to charge it up.
Oh, by the way....do they sell them activated and charged?
They sell them ready to go. The SOC (state of charge) might be a bit low, but a quick top off on a charger can correct that. Or, just take a nice drive to charge it up.
shopped around,costco had the best price for the free replacement warranty of 42 months.
Originally Posted by JHZR2
They were great. I suspect they're now made in Mexico for the same price.
I'd go East Penn myself...
I heard Interstate made by East Penn. NAPA too. Ever heard of Deka?
They were great. I suspect they're now made in Mexico for the same price.
I'd go East Penn myself...
I heard Interstate made by East Penn. NAPA too. Ever heard of Deka?
I used to be a avid Interstate customer......That's NO longer the case! I've switched to Continental & have been very pleased with the performance & longevity!
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Originally Posted by JHZR2
They were great. I suspect they're now made in Mexico for the same price.
I'd go East Penn myself...
I heard Interstate made by East Penn. NAPA too. Ever heard of Deka?
Interstate buys batteries from all the big manufacturers, so you have to check on the specific model. Most Deka (if not all) are made by East Penn.
Originally Posted by JHZR2
They were great. I suspect they're now made in Mexico for the same price.
I'd go East Penn myself...
I heard Interstate made by East Penn. NAPA too. Ever heard of Deka?
Interstate buys batteries from all the big manufacturers, so you have to check on the specific model. Most Deka (if not all) are made by East Penn.
D@mn, i thought a friend has a costco card but he said his expired and he's not looking to get another. Any other ideas for a retired guy living on a tiny SS check for a battery that won't die in a year or 2 anywhere near that interstate price?
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Interstate is just a distributor. Depending on the type, it could be made by any of the 3 major manufacturers and each manufacturer has their own set of lines so you can get good ones or bad ones depending on which line you end up buying.
As for Costco, they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. There's usually various Costco promos on membership, but you could always buy a membership, then cancel afterwards to get all your money back. Once you have a Costco membership, you could also buy gift cards and that gets you into the store and allows you to buy things without actually being a member. It's somewhat of a pain though because they have to bring some manager over once they realize you don't have a membership card to process the gift card.
As for Costco, they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. There's usually various Costco promos on membership, but you could always buy a membership, then cancel afterwards to get all your money back. Once you have a Costco membership, you could also buy gift cards and that gets you into the store and allows you to buy things without actually being a member. It's somewhat of a pain though because they have to bring some manager over once they realize you don't have a membership card to process the gift card.
Brand is good but it is your basic battery with a minimal CCA rating(500) which is about as low as it gets and explains the low cost. Make sure it atleast meets the specs for your engine. In S.Cal. you may be fine but up north, who knows?
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Walmart is your friend. I have purchased batteries all sorts of places, and the dirty truth is there are only a handful of companies making them. The same exact battery is sold under many different labels. The Walmart price is the every day lowest, and they have a large selection. Walmart also has the best returns, in my experience, if for some reason you get a battery that isn't right. Every vehicle I own has a Walmart battery in it, including my boat. I typically rotate them out of the vehicle every 5 years and they are still working fine at that point. Take them to Walmart to cover the core charge on a new set.
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