I just dropped in a new Walmart battery a couple weeks ago and works like a champ. I only spend the big $ for motorcycle batteries as the technology is different.

 

This is a funny thread on so many levels......

Thanks!

Utah

 

FWIW I've had my AutoZone yellow top for a few years and never had an issue. I'm not in a cold climate, but my car sits a lot. (Don't let them sell you a red top. It has a way worse warranty for like $10 difference IIRC.)

OEM Panasonic seems good. Mine lasted 7 years. But I'm guessing it's stupid expensive, if you can even get one.

Interstate has a very good reputation, probably the best or one of the best aftermarket batteries.

But, if your climate causes batteries to not last, then I'd say forget all the above buy whatever has the best warranty-per-dollar.

 

Get a battery tender, worth every penny.

 

OEM replacements suck in FL. I have had 2, replaced them every 2 years and BOTH leaked. bought a sealed one from NAPA, made by Johnson Controls(labled as NAPA)... My Interstate battery in my Accord also leaks so when it is due to replace I will get a sealed one for it too. They have both stained my new $6000 driveway from the Acid leaking, not to mention the corrosion caused to the cars