Best car battery: any opinion!?
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Although the DieHards have always been made under contract, Sears used to have very strict tolerances on them. As a result, they were almost always quality batteries. However, like much everything else these days, profit has become king, and Sears is cashing in on the brand's reputation by getting its batteries from the lowest bidder, while selling them for the same price. Some years they do ok. This year was not one of them. Not one Die Hard of the 12 tested this year, in any of the 5 sizes tested, got a "very good" rating, and only one was in the top half in its particular class.
I myself haven't bought a Die Hard for some time....I've had good luck with factory batteries lasting a long time and haven't needed to.
the ORIGINAL Lexus Battery
8 years is a LOOOOONG time for a battery o.O
Lead Lap
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: New Jersey
I might just be a minority, but my diehard battery in my SC3 died twice in three years. The first time was during the winter after I didn't start the car for a week (?). The second time was less than six months afterwards. I'm pretty sure I didn't leave anything on in the car, and I don't have a sound system. I was under warranty both times. They made me pay $15 the first time for an inspection fee, but the second time my gf took it in for me (i was out of town) and they said I should of never paid that inspection fee the first time.
I'm not sure how long other brands' warranties are, but I guess 3 years for a battery warranty isn't bad.
I'm not sure how long other brands' warranties are, but I guess 3 years for a battery warranty isn't bad.
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Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Miami, Florida
I agree, I killed 2 red tops in the Supra before I went to a blue top. The thing about the red tops, once they drain they cannot be recharged to ever fully hold charge again. I drained the blue top a few times and it charged right back up, held full charge and lasted me 3 years until I gave it to a friend who is still using it. Reds suck, blues rule!
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They are all made in the same factory pretty much, all they do is slap a different sicker on them, there isnt too much to a battery to begin with so i dont know how one could be much better than the other. ive had optimas before and i too agree they are overpriced, for the price of one optima you could buy 3-4 regular batteries(which would last longer), just buy one from anywhere that has the best return/exchange warranty.
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