Originally Posted by dave1251
Originally Posted by Nick1994
Originally Posted by StevieC
I wouldn't buy an Exide if you paid me. Their Automotive batteries are terrible.
I keep hearing this over and over on this forum, but it's the opposite of what I've seen here in the desert.
My mom's 2012 Jeep Patriot has had an Exide for almost 3 years, no other battery has lasted this long in it, especially the OEM battery, or the AutoZone battery it replaced.
My Sonata has had an Exide non-AGM (OE was an AGM) in it since October 2017, while not a real long time it hasn't had an issue yet.
My aunt's 1970 VW Beetle has had an Exide in it since August 2016, no issues yet.
Just put an Exide in my Jeep a couple weeks ago.
A friend of mine owns a mechanic's shop and for years has used Exide batteries exclusively and is very happy with them. This is also in his 02' BMW 525i.
Tell me about car batteries. I can not keep any AutoZone batteries going 3 years around here.
I don't think any battery will last much longer than 3 years here.
The exception is an O'Reilly's battery in my great-aunt and great-uncle's 1998 Plymouth Breeze. I think it's over 5 years old now, but the car sits from early April-end of October every year. Last 2 years I've topped it off with a good battery charger every 6 weeks and it still starts.
Exides from Parts Authority are my choice for now, but I also get a good discount with my mechanic's account.