Car battery buying guide
Car batteries are unsung transportation heroes. These heavy, black boxes rest quietly under the hood, ready to provide the
essential electrical charge needed to fire up an engine and begin driving. Without a healthy battery, your car is just a large,
metal sculpture parked in the driveway.
- Getting started
- Types
- How we test
- Brands
Brands
Most aftermarket car batteries sold in the United States are made by three companies that build them for retailers: Johnson Controls, which supplies more than half of the market, Exide, and East Penn. They are sold under various names and built to the specifications of retailers, so performance can vary. Most stores will test, install, and match the right battery to your car’s needs. Here are the major brands and where they are sold:
Autocraft | Bosch | DieHard | Duralast | EverStart | Interstate | NAPA and NASCAR Select | Kirkland Signature
Autocraft
Available at a variety of Advance Auto Parts stores across the country.
Bosch
Available at Pep Boys.DieHard
Available at Sears and Kmart automotive centers.Duralast
Sold at AutoZone.EverStart
Available at Walmart stores.Interstate
Available at a number of auto parts stores, repair shops, and online.NAPA and NASCAR Select
Sold through NAPA auto-parts stores.Kirkland Signature
Sold exclusively through the Costco warehouse club. Membership to the store is required before you purchase.
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Special Section:
Guide to car maintenance
