I tend to like the Everstart batteries because they are a good price, but I can’t complain about my interstate battery. Manufactured 12/2021 and still tests great.
My 3 year old 'Interstate' battery bit the dust today
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Maybe I’m a fool but here in FL on average 3 years is fine on a battery - don’t matter Exide, Clarios, or Penn. Sure we get some that last longer, especially in the interior or trunk, but I never think 3 as a disappointment.
I’m back to selling primarily Interstate batteries as well, did the OE only thing for a while - made no difference except dealer made it more difficult to warranty, East Penns have the edge for sure (World Source One for my examples), but Interstate is simply easier to stock and warranty so we install a few a week - primary H7 AGMs.
I’m back to selling primarily Interstate batteries as well, did the OE only thing for a while - made no difference except dealer made it more difficult to warranty, East Penns have the edge for sure (World Source One for my examples), but Interstate is simply easier to stock and warranty so we install a few a week - primary H7 AGMs.
Costco interstate batteries are really hit and miss for whatever reason. My Nissan juke eats them every 3 years or less. 99 camry killed them at 4 years like it had an internal calendar. Old 01 F150 is going on 5 years. Way bigger battery though.
I've tried so many different brands over the years I'd be hard pressed to say how many. Without question every NAPA battery I've bought has been a winner. I currently have one in a daily driver that's 10yrs old and still running strong. Another that's 5yrs old and showing no signs of slowing down.
Canadian Tire batteries have been the absolute worst of the bunch and I'll never buy another. One failed right before the 48 month warranty was about to expire so they replaced it for free but only gave the remaining warranty of the original which only had about a week left on it. It's dead now not even a year later. Junk...
Canadian Tire batteries have been the absolute worst of the bunch and I'll never buy another. One failed right before the 48 month warranty was about to expire so they replaced it for free but only gave the remaining warranty of the original which only had about a week left on it. It's dead now not even a year later. Junk...
Dude!!! Lemon law claim??
Remember, it's hot there! Arizona, parts of southern CA, New Mexico, Texas, the country of Mexico, and much of the Middle East is the same, about three years for most people. While those of us in cooler states can have batteries last a decade.
SammyChevelleTypeS3
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I have been very disappointed in the general quality and life cycles of nearly all batteries for a while. Seems that I have had more batteries fail over the last 10 years that at any other time. I am afraid just like near everything else. Battery manufacturers are also going the cheapest routes they can and we are seeing the proof in the drastic drops in quality..... Man do I miss the old Sears Die-Hard batteries.
I have recently been let down by the once great NAPA batteries. Expensive and came with 24month warranty only to fail at exactly 25months and they said..... "sorry!?" "No credit." That experience was a first for me. Most have always given some type credit towards a new one.
AutoZone's are not lasting as long as they once did either. But they have one of the most liberal and easy to deal with warranties. Battery fails inside that warranty period and boom! Give you a new one no questions asked. I have heard talk Walmart's batteries are still very good and recommended by lots of folks I know. I used them exclusively in my boats without ever any issues.
I have recently been let down by the once great NAPA batteries. Expensive and came with 24month warranty only to fail at exactly 25months and they said..... "sorry!?" "No credit." That experience was a first for me. Most have always given some type credit towards a new one.
AutoZone's are not lasting as long as they once did either. But they have one of the most liberal and easy to deal with warranties. Battery fails inside that warranty period and boom! Give you a new one no questions asked. I have heard talk Walmart's batteries are still very good and recommended by lots of folks I know. I used them exclusively in my boats without ever any issues.
I'm not sure if it's the batteries or newer cars. Adaptive (under) charging, more gizmos and computers to draw the battery down, etc. I haven't noticed a difference battery longevity with my fleet of clunkers. I don't live in a stupid hot climate, though.
SammyChevelleTypeS3
$50 site donor 2023
I have thought about what you are saying and you could be on to something. There are way way too many power eating add on options to the newer vehicles. May have a lot to do with what some are seeing. I was very disappointed though with that NAPA battery failing almost to the day the warranty expired.
Same here. If I don't get at least 8yrs out of a battery I'm disappointed. NAPA's are absolute tanks
IMO.Ditto on deka. I hope they stay good. Smaller distribution hurts them - batteries plus is the only shop here that consistently sells them, and we just lost that store. A friend needed to warranty his (alternator drain) and was out of luck. I sent him to AZ for the same reason above, their warranty process is easy; same with advanced.
OP here: I got around to changing the battery on my Escape this morning (installed the one I bought at Walmart). Ford made battery replacement very difficult on the Escape requiring removal of both windshield wiper arms and two plastic panels to access the battery. When I finally accessed the battery I see the sticker says 3/23 (March 2023)....so I was wrong when I said 2022. This dead battery was less than 3 years old and should have some 'warranty' left.
My problem is I'm away from home (snow birding) for the winter and don't have access to my receipt. I'm waiting for Costco card (by Citicards) to send me copies of my cc statement for March, April and May of 2023 so I can go in and see what happens? I don't need (or want) another Interstate battery so we'll see if they offer me some goodwill credit for other items? Doubtful but we'll see.
My problem is I'm away from home (snow birding) for the winter and don't have access to my receipt. I'm waiting for Costco card (by Citicards) to send me copies of my cc statement for March, April and May of 2023 so I can go in and see what happens? I don't need (or want) another Interstate battery so we'll see if they offer me some goodwill credit for other items? Doubtful but we'll see.
I always bought the Costco Interstate in the past when they had the full 48 month warranty. The one in my 2009 Miata died several years ago, after 7 years. When I went to Costco to look at new Interstate ones, I saw that the warranty is 36 months, all prorated. Even the more expensive AGM ones. So I bought an Everlast at Walmart, full 36 warranty, not prorated. I don't understand why anyone would buy the 36 month all prorated Interstate
at Costco, unless they are not paying attention to the warranty, which is on the side of the battery.
If my 36 month full warranty Everlast from Walmart dies at 35 months, I get a new battery free.
If a Costco Interstate 36 month full prorated battery dies at 35 months, I get a 1/36 of what I paid for it credit off the price of a new one.
The bad thing about the example of the Walmart Interstate 36 month full warranty battery, is that the free replacement battery would only have a 1 month warranty. What is left of the 36 month full warranty, continues on for the replacement battery.
OP here again: I went into Costco and explained why I had no receipt and showed him the 3/23 sticker on the battery. They tested the battery and confirmed it was dead. He gave me $104.99 warranty credit on a $119.99 battery. I paid $15 plus tax for a new 96R Interstate. I was very surprised and happy with this outcome. I didn't need the battery but the battery in my Focus back in NY is also 3 or 4 years old and a 96R so I'll install this new battery in the Focus when I return home in March.
Costco has detailed files on anything you purchase. They can be searched on the website.