Which is the Best Car Battery Brand?

swiftnfurious · 3rd June 2011, 13:07

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Originally Posted by ukderebail

I was perplexed that there is no guarantee given by the manufacturer for a new car. I mean the OEM warranty should apply, normally exide used to give 3 years warranty for their regular batteries. AMRON is a good battery too. AMCO Batteries is now down i suppose. Any idea of Standard Furakuwa

I was told the SF that comes in Maruti is having a 1 year warranty. Could be the same with other cars also ?

ukderebail · 3rd June 2011, 13:14

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Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

I was told the SF that comes in Maruti is having a 1 year warranty. Could be the same with other cars also ?

Yes you are right they are giving 1 year warranty, but what is being sold in the market place is carrying 3 years warranty by Exide, why is Maruti not passing on the same to the consumer ?

R2D2 · 3rd June 2011, 15:49

OEM batteries are built to a price and not of as good quality like their after market counterparts. They are not designed to last which is why you find OEM batteries failing much earlier in their lifecycle than their aftermarket counterparts.

I have even seen OEM battery cases thin enough to be pressed inwards.

Remember you are actually paying for a longer warranty that differs from model to model albeit of the same AH capacity.

Some car mfrs provide 6-12 months warranties with the OEM batteries that are generally sourced from Exide or Amaron. Fords come with Motorcraft and GM cars with AC-Delco.

Cheers!

Raccoon · 3rd June 2011, 16:54

ukderebail, SF was taken over by Exide long ago. So it may be right to say its just another label on the same/similar battery. Hence I would avoid it. Amco used to be good once upon a time. Not anymore. The 2 wheeler batts are the worst... they leak and damage everything around it. Very poor quality stuff. All these 3 names are worth avoiding.

silverado · 17th July 2011, 00:01

My SF Powerbox 600 lasted for 5 years and 3 months on my Sparingly used Padmini which has esteem's alternator fitted on it.

Just got Exide Xpress 700 for rs 4500 ( After exchange ) fitted.
It has 18 months replacement warranty and total warranty is 24.

Guess its time to get the alternator and the starter serviced to ensure this one stays healthy.

carfreak77 · 17th July 2011, 00:11

Amaron anyday! I have had such horrible experiences with Exide! I once bought an exide for my car and after 5 days time, the car would just not start. I called them and they came to my home to check the battery. They tell me "Sir, your battery is completely dead".

Just 5 days and the battery dead!!
They gave me another new one under warrant but that lasted for only 3 months after which it became dead again! I got frustrated and let my money go and bought an Amaron instead. Never had a problem with it since then! (4 years)

A similar incident occurred with my friend whose car refused to start after a month due to a completely dead battery. His next exide lasted him 7 months only.

black_rider · 7th October 2011, 13:44

Need to buy a new maintenance free battery for my 02 Santro.

Please suggest a good battery and a reliable dealer to buy it from, in Bangalore. Will get it changed tomorrow, need suggestions before that.

Thanks.

krish82 · 17th October 2011, 19:03

Hi My Optra's AC Delco battery is FEB 2005 make and still cranking till date, some times i feel the self is running slow, but not sure. Should i change it before it gives trouble?

Also my Hyundai Getz 1.1 needs replacement, its some AMCO brand, i think its 3rd time going dead, Going buy the prices looks like i have to shed 5k+ for each battery. 2 years back i bought Amaron for my zen for around 4k. Suggessions please, Exide for optra MRP is almost 9k

ukderebail · 18th October 2011, 19:41

I would recommend you go with Amron Batteries since they are into UPS battery business for a long time. Invertor too is in the same field. You can safely bet on their performance, and after sales back too is good.

misguidedmisile · 19th October 2011, 15:28

Amaron is good! Purchased a Amaron for my I 10 last week for Rs.4300/-

Latheesh · 19th October 2011, 16:00

Yes Amara Raja batteries are good! go for it!

Durango Dude · 19th October 2011, 16:50

I have been with Exide and it has worked well for me. My OEM Exide (Elantra GLS) lasted 5.5years and was replaced with an Exide Matrix sealed battery.

krish82 · 19th October 2011, 22:58

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Originally Posted by krish82

Hi My Optra's AC Delco battery is FEB 2005 make and still cranking till date, some times i feel the self is running slow, but not sure. Should i change it before it gives trouble?

Also my Hyundai Getz 1.1 needs replacement, its some AMCO brand, i think its 3rd time going dead, Going buy the prices looks like i have to shed 5k+ for each battery. 2 years back i bought Amaron for my zen for around 4k. Suggessions please, Exide for optra MRP is almost 9k

I got Amaron Battery for my Getz 1.1 yesterday. Dont have the model no handy but it is DIN 44 model and fits right in the Getz bay. The MRP written is Rs5800, i got it for Rs 4800 after exchange of the outgoing battery.

Model purchased: Amaron FLO - Zero Maintainence
Warranty: 2 + 2 years

i had inquired in other shops before buying, One Amaron dealer had no clue of what model should go in for getz and he quoted a price of 5700, other Exide dealer was quoting 6000 for getz. But i think both the guys were not sure about exact model, and in Exide shop when i inquired about Optra battery they said MRP is 9000 +

Finally a small shop who normally use to charge my older battery when dead seemed to be an Amaron service person and he gave me these prices for exact battery for my cars:

Getz: Rs 4800 FLO
Optra: Rs 5600 PRO (yet to buy this) dont know how Exide quotes 9k, i heard diesel car battery costs more, may be they were quoting price for diesel car models. In short there are some ladies that are made to sit in the battery dealer shop who have no idea of what battery should go in what car, unless it is a sumo, innova or indica.!

KkVaidya · 26th November 2011, 10:04

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Originally Posted by Raccoon

I guess maybe we should have a poll regarding this, rather than arguing this point.

Dear Moderators: By public demand, please conduct a poll on the best battery before we BHPians get confused.
I am also looking for a new battery for my Alto and I am thoroughly zapped.
For the vote: EXIDE gets thumbs up from me

sumannandy · 26th November 2011, 21:20

My Exide battery failed completely after 2.5 years of usage and continuous about 15 days of non-usage.

Installed Tata battery for about Rs. 4700.

3rd June 2011, 15:49	#618
R2D2 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 3,231 Thanked: 5,762 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? OEM batteries are built to a price and not of as good quality like their after market counterparts. They are not designed to last which is why you find OEM batteries failing much earlier in their lifecycle than their aftermarket counterparts. I have even seen OEM battery cases thin enough to be pressed inwards. Remember you are actually paying for a longer warranty that differs from model to model albeit of the same AH capacity. Some car mfrs provide 6-12 months warranties with the OEM batteries that are generally sourced from Exide or Amaron. Fords come with Motorcraft and GM cars with AC-Delco. Cheers!
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3rd June 2011, 16:54	#619
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? ukderebail, SF was taken over by Exide long ago. So it may be right to say its just another label on the same/similar battery. Hence I would avoid it. Amco used to be good once upon a time. Not anymore. The 2 wheeler batts are the worst... they leak and damage everything around it. Very poor quality stuff. All these 3 names are worth avoiding.
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17th July 2011, 00:01	#620
silverado Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-Pune Posts: 1,718 Thanked: 2,096 Times View My Garage	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? My SF Powerbox 600 lasted for 5 years and 3 months on my Sparingly used Padmini which has esteem's alternator fitted on it. Just got Exide Xpress 700 for rs 4500 ( After exchange ) fitted. It has 18 months replacement warranty and total warranty is 24. Guess its time to get the alternator and the starter serviced to ensure this one stays healthy.
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17th July 2011, 00:11	#621
carfreak77 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 306 Thanked: 130 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? Amaron anyday! I have had such horrible experiences with Exide! I once bought an exide for my car and after 5 days time, the car would just not start. I called them and they came to my home to check the battery. They tell me "Sir, your battery is completely dead". Just 5 days and the battery dead!! They gave me another new one under warrant but that lasted for only 3 months after which it became dead again! I got frustrated and let my money go and bought an Amaron instead. Never had a problem with it since then! (4 years) A similar incident occurred with my friend whose car refused to start after a month due to a completely dead battery. His next exide lasted him 7 months only.
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7th October 2011, 13:44	#622
black_rider BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 434 Thanked: 404 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? Need to buy a new maintenance free battery for my 02 Santro. Please suggest a good battery and a reliable dealer to buy it from, in Bangalore. Will get it changed tomorrow, need suggestions before that. Thanks.
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17th October 2011, 19:03	#623
krish82 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 203 Thanked: 34 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? Hi My Optra's AC Delco battery is FEB 2005 make and still cranking till date, some times i feel the self is running slow, but not sure. Should i change it before it gives trouble? Also my Hyundai Getz 1.1 needs replacement, its some AMCO brand, i think its 3rd time going dead, Going buy the prices looks like i have to shed 5k+ for each battery. 2 years back i bought Amaron for my zen for around 4k. Suggessions please, Exide for optra MRP is almost 9k
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18th October 2011, 19:41	#624
ukderebail BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 153 Thanked: 42 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? I would recommend you go with Amron Batteries since they are into UPS battery business for a long time. Invertor too is in the same field. You can safely bet on their performance, and after sales back too is good.
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19th October 2011, 15:28	#625
misguidedmisile BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 99 Thanked: 32 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? Amaron is good! Purchased a Amaron for my I 10 last week for Rs.4300/-
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19th October 2011, 16:00	#626
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,257 Thanked: 10,183 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? Yes Amara Raja batteries are good! go for it!
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19th October 2011, 16:50	#627
Durango Dude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,966 Thanked: 5,171 Times View My Garage	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? I have been with Exide and it has worked well for me. My OEM Exide (Elantra GLS) lasted 5.5years and was replaced with an Exide Matrix sealed battery.
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26th November 2011, 21:20	#630
sumannandy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 823 Thanked: 595 Times View My Garage	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? My Exide battery failed completely after 2.5 years of usage and continuous about 15 days of non-usage. Installed Tata battery for about Rs. 4700.
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