Options for budget battery?

[lancerplayer]

What are the go to options regarding budget car batteries? I've read Ever Start from Wal-Mart was a solid option because of the warranty...is that still the case?

Group 24F is the battery in my application (mother's 2012 Toyota Rav4)

 

[supton]

Even if Walmart isn't the best price, you won't be able to beat returning the battery if something goes wrong--there's a Walmart in every town it seems. Just leave the receipt in the glovebox.

That said, I haven't shopped around yet, for price or quality. But scuttlebutt here seems to be Walmart is a leading contender for batteries, so I had to buy one right now, it's probably where I'd go.

 

[skyactiv]

The Wal-Mart EverStart battery is reliable and a good value. You can sometimes score a good deal on a battery at Advanced Auto, but not everyday.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Walmart Value Power is only $48.88 and has a 1-year warranty

Made by JCI, and it is available in 24F

 

[crazyoildude]

Wholesale auto zone gold is between $90.00-$100.00
walmarts cheap battery is $49.00 and its not so bad.

 

[Donald]

Walmart. I would go for the MAXX rather the Walmart Value battery.

 

[007]

MAXX x2. Best bang for the buck!

 

[bubbatime]

The valuepower battery at $48 from Walmart will probably give you 2-3 years of service, depending on your climate and use. The MAXX battery from Wal-Mart is over twice the price but I HIGHLY doubt that it will give you twice the performance or twice the longevity. Just get the $48 Valupower battery.

Besides, I'd rather have a fresh $48 battery every 3 years than run a $105 MAXX battery for 6 years.

 

[Amirkhat]

Yes, these are good batteries. I have two of them in my truck. When I recently replaced them I was considering Motorcraft or these. Motorcrafts, while they may last longer, are considerably more expensive so I decided to got he other route. My trucks a 97 and doesn't have a lot of electrics therefore It didn't really matter much to me which to use.

 

[eljefino]

WM's ahead of the game WRT lead prices dropping back to normalish. Advance wants you to jump through coupon shenanigans and the price is built-in anyway.

I have the value battery going on 10 months now in my truck. Drive it once a week to the dump; no issues.

 

[ejes]

I've had good luck with WM Everstart Maxx in my 2007 Rav4. Hard to beat the price and it has been reliable so far. Had it installed for a couple of years now.

 

[Nick1994]

ValuePower at Walmart, $48.88. I've had one in my Camry (24F) since January, I even sometimes forget the dome light on overnight. No problems.

Just replaced the Trailblazer's battery with a $48.88 ValuePower too. Starts like a charm.

 

[zzyzzx]

Costco sells Interstate in my area. Is there a Tractor Supply Store in your area?

 

[Jarlaxle]

Valupower. My Caddy will get one come spring.

 

[HerrStig]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
ValuePower at Walmart, $48.88. I've had one in my Camry (24F) since January, I even sometimes forget the dome light on overnight. No problems.

Just replaced the Trailblazer's battery with a $48.88 ValuePower too. Starts like a charm.
48 bucks AND 10 bucks off for the old battery.

 

[artificialist]

Sometimes your local parts store can sell a good battery for less money because there is no nationwide warranty. I got one from a Parts Plus franchisee.

I paid about $65 for a 3 year ACDelco battery in the group 35 size a year ago.

About 5 years ago, I saved a large amount of money on a group 26R, but I don't remember what I paid. All I remember was that it was cheaper than Walmart or Autozone.

I am not sure what an independent parts store would charge for a 24F battery, but usually it is priced closely to a group 35 battery.

 

[Nick1994]

Originally Posted By: HerrStig
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
ValuePower at Walmart, $48.88. I've had one in my Camry (24F) since January, I even sometimes forget the dome light on overnight. No problems.

Just replaced the Trailblazer's battery with a $48.88 ValuePower too. Starts like a charm.
48 bucks AND 10 bucks off for the old battery.
No, the $48.88 is the price after core.

 

[lancerplayer]

Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
Costco sells Interstate in my area. Is there a Tractor Supply Store in your area?


Yes, there is a Tractor Supply in my area.

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

The MAXX was on sale for $93.?? at Walmart this AM. Try to find the one with the latest build code. I saw several that had a 7/16 sticker so they are relatively fresh but the ones on the back of the rack may have a newer build date.

 

[Rylan]

My local Interstate dealer sells an "Econo Power" line of refurbished batteries. Bought one for $35 for a car I was selling.

Beats wasting money on a new battery from elsewhere, since the warranties are only valid for the original purchaser.