[Shop-talk] Auto Batteries

[John T. Blair]

At 06:40 PM 11/7/2016, you 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.

Eric,

I'm getting to where I don't want to buy real part (battery, 
alternator, starter, etc)
from the major parts stores (AutoZone, Advanced, etc.)  They have really cut
corners on their stuff.  Yes it's cheaper than a dealer part, but I'm 
getting less than 1/2 the life out of the aftermarket part.

So I'd look at a local fleet supply shop, or truck supply 
house.  We've got a place
here, Tidewater Battery that is a fleet supply house.  I think you 
get more bang
for your buck.

John


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