Which is the Best Car Battery Brand?

Raccoon · 19th December 2011, 11:22

^^^IIRC the Black is not zero maintenance? Good that you have raised a complaint. Do post on how they deal with the complaint.

sun · 20th March 2012, 18:50

I don't know if it is the quality of the battery or the car, my diesel lancer's battery, a Bosch silver was fitted on June 2005, still going strong after almost 75000 kms, she still starts at the first crank invariably, that makes the battery 6 years and 7 months old.

The Amaron in my safari had to be changed in 2 yrs.

But then the lancer is my daily ride, the safari only occasionally - the long drives.

devarshi84 · 17th April 2012, 08:59

I need a battery replacement for my Suzuki access 125 scooter. But I am looking for the lightest battery. Anybody has any idea?

mpksuhas · 21st May 2012, 14:57

Does anyone know of any Bosch battery dealer in Bangalore apart from those on JC road. Was looking of a dealer towards place where i stay (Marthahalli)

Prithvi · 25th May 2012, 10:43

I buught an Amaron battery in 2007 and till date its working perfectly in my Octy. Still even though its 6 years am thinking of changing it. Will go in for the same brand itself. Is Optima batteries available in Bangalore?

aks2010 · 25th May 2012, 11:51

I have shortlisted BOSCH battery for my Swift VDi. Are there any better options? I am not sure whether to go for DIN66 or DIN74. Please let me know what are the advantages of choosing DIN74. I intend to keep my car for many years to come.

Rajat · 27th May 2012, 11:04

To me, Amaron battries are the best

. We had got SF (2 years warranty) as OEM battery in our new Alto in 2002. It lasted 3 years. We replaced it with an Exide (2 years warranty) which conked off in exactly 2 years. It was then replaced with an Amaron (3 years warranty). The battery went strong over 4 years till the time we sold the car last year, it was still doing well.

Even my B-I-L had the same experience with an Amaron in his car. He purchased an Amaron (3 year warranty) in 2008 which is still doing well in his car.

gpa · 27th May 2012, 14:58

Was looking around inside the bonnet of my recently acquired Brio today and noticed that it has a SF as an OEM fitment from Honda. I have never owned vehicles with this brand of battery supplied as OEM so I am keen to see how long it lasts with regular/periodic maintenance.

manim · 27th May 2012, 20:11

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Originally Posted by gpa

Was looking around inside the bonnet of my recently acquired Brio today and noticed that it has a SF as an OEM fitment from Honda. I have never owned vehicles with this brand of battery supplied as OEM so I am keen to see how long it lasts with regular/periodic maintenance.

Mine (Civic-AT 2007) also came with SF.

My (bad) experience:
Leaking/bubbling acid through the top after long drives.
Died at 2.8 years leaving me stranded on the highway (as mine is an Auto).

I think OEM batteries are not very well made and after any sign of weakness it will be wise to replace it.

For its advantage, it did not die suddenly though. It was showing signs of weakness and it was my mistake in not replacing it soon enough.

Replaced it with Amaron.

archat68 · 27th May 2012, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by aks2010

I have shortlisted BOSCH battery for my Swift VDi. Are there any better options? I am not sure whether to go for DIN66 or DIN74. Please let me know what are the advantages of choosing DIN74. I intend to keep my car for many years to come.

Just remember Bosch batteries are made by Amaron.

aks2010 · 31st May 2012, 11:25

I have been quoted Rs.9700/- for Amaron Pro DIN 74 in Kochi. (including exchange of old battery). Is the price OK?

gpa · 31st May 2012, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by manim

Mine (Civic-AT 2007) also came with SF. My (bad) experience: Leaking/bubbling acid through the top after long drives.
Died at 2.8 years leaving me stranded on the highway (as mine is an Auto). I think OEM batteries are not very well made and after any sign of weakness it will be wise to replace it..

Thanks for the heads up. I will keep very close watch on the battery in the Brio considering that you have experienced problems.

Fiest@DuraTec · 31st May 2012, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by aks2010

I have been quoted Rs.9700/- for Amaron Pro DIN 74 in Kochi. (including exchange of old battery). Is the price OK?

No, it looks way too much. Whats the warranty period ? 2 or 4 ?
Not sure if you're aware of this, but also remember to check whether its a full period replacement warranty or not !! For ex. if an amaron battery is sold by saying it has 2 years warranty, it means 1.5 yr replacement + 6 Months repair.

Last time I checked the prices of an amaron battery for my ride it was around 6k. Have I missed anything ?

rajivanoj · 31st May 2012, 20:10

I have bought one lead acid battery of Federal mogul goetze make 'CHAMPION' brand, hope it serves well for my CT 100, bought for Rs.350 after giving old dead battery. it comes with 18 months warranty.

hope it may serve upto its brand name.

sureshshanmugam · 5th June 2012, 04:51

I have AMARON Battery on my Baleno and my Father's Santro.
Baleno is a 2006 Model and still on the first battery that came with the car.
Santro is a 2007 Model and still on the first battery that came with the car.

In my opinion they are good as they have lasted so long for me.
Baleno has a 100w/90w head lamps, a four channel audio amplifier, Sub-woofer, whereas Santro is stock with no modifications.

19th December 2011, 11:22	#646
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? ^^^IIRC the Black is not zero maintenance? Good that you have raised a complaint. Do post on how they deal with the complaint.
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20th March 2012, 18:50	#647
sun BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 108 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? I don't know if it is the quality of the battery or the car, my diesel lancer's battery, a Bosch silver was fitted on June 2005, still going strong after almost 75000 kms, she still starts at the first crank invariably, that makes the battery 6 years and 7 months old. The Amaron in my safari had to be changed in 2 yrs. But then the lancer is my daily ride, the safari only occasionally - the long drives.
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17th April 2012, 08:59	#648
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? I need a battery replacement for my Suzuki access 125 scooter. But I am looking for the lightest battery. Anybody has any idea?
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mpksuhas Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KA03/KL11 Posts: 3,946 Thanked: 7,360 Times View My Garage	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? Does anyone know of any Bosch battery dealer in Bangalore apart from those on JC road. Was looking of a dealer towards place where i stay (Marthahalli)
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25th May 2012, 10:43	#650
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 25 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? I buught an Amaron battery in 2007 and till date its working perfectly in my Octy. Still even though its 6 years am thinking of changing it. Will go in for the same brand itself. Is Optima batteries available in Bangalore?
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25th May 2012, 11:51	#651
aks2010 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kochi/Toronto Posts: 64 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? I have shortlisted BOSCH battery for my Swift VDi. Are there any better options? I am not sure whether to go for DIN66 or DIN74. Please let me know what are the advantages of choosing DIN74. I intend to keep my car for many years to come.
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27th May 2012, 11:04	#652
Rajat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 40 Thanked: 26 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? To me, Amaron battries are the best . We had got SF (2 years warranty) as OEM battery in our new Alto in 2002. It lasted 3 years. We replaced it with an Exide (2 years warranty) which conked off in exactly 2 years. It was then replaced with an Amaron (3 years warranty). The battery went strong over 4 years till the time we sold the car last year, it was still doing well. Even my B-I-L had the same experience with an Amaron in his car. He purchased an Amaron (3 year warranty) in 2008 which is still doing well in his car.
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27th May 2012, 14:58	#653
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,789 Thanked: 340 Times	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? Was looking around inside the bonnet of my recently acquired Brio today and noticed that it has a SF as an OEM fitment from Honda. I have never owned vehicles with this brand of battery supplied as OEM so I am keen to see how long it lasts with regular/periodic maintenance.
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31st May 2012, 11:25	#656
aks2010 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kochi/Toronto Posts: 64 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? I have been quoted Rs.9700/- for Amaron Pro DIN 74 in Kochi. (including exchange of old battery). Is the price OK?
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31st May 2012, 20:10	#659
rajivanoj BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 398 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? I have bought one lead acid battery of Federal mogul goetze make 'CHAMPION' brand, hope it serves well for my CT 100, bought for Rs.350 after giving old dead battery. it comes with 18 months warranty. hope it may serve upto its brand name.
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5th June 2012, 04:51	#660
sureshshanmugam BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 79 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Re: Which is the Best Car Battery Brand? I have AMARON Battery on my Baleno and my Father's Santro. Baleno is a 2006 Model and still on the first battery that came with the car. Santro is a 2007 Model and still on the first battery that came with the car. In my opinion they are good as they have lasted so long for me. Baleno has a 100w/90w head lamps, a four channel audio amplifier, Sub-woofer, whereas Santro is stock with no modifications.
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