[Shop-talk] Auto Batteries

[Brian Kemp]

I've had good luck with Costco batteries in my cars for more than a 
decade.  I had one start to go bad after a few years and swap for a new 
one was quick and painless.  Don't remember if they pro-rated, but I 
remember being happy.

They seem to have a pretty quick turnover, so the battery has never been 
more than a few months old.  Selection is limited to popular sizes, but 
never had an issue with my Triumphs, Honda, or Subaru. They didn't carry 
a battery for my wife's 2008 VW Jetta though.

I do put a battery tender on the seldom driven Triumphs every few months 
and I think that helps too.

Brian

On 11/7/2016 3:40 PM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
> Where do you guys buy your batteries for cars and equipment?  Online 
> or local source?
>
> I need a new battery for my forklift (it currently has a Napa 7250 N 
> battery) but I don't think it lasted as long as it should have.  It's 
> kept in a heated garage on a battery tender and I only got a few years 
> out of it.
>
> Interstate has the same battery configure (3EE-VHD) but I don't know 
> how well that will last.
>
> There are lots of over brands with compatible batteries, but I don't 
> know which ones are garbage.  Also, the prices are $100 to over $200, 
> so I want to find a good source for a good brand.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
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