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Car battery recommendation

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:39 pm
by Stephen Yeoh
I suspect I'll need to replace the battery in my GL soon. Any recommendations for a good battery? Or ones to stay away from?

Re: Car battery recommendation

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:47 pm
by Rick Brown
12 volts. Works better than two 6 volt and saves weight, too. ;)

Re: Car battery recommendation

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:52 pm
by Anthony P.
I have always preferred OEM batteries in the MB, even if they are expensive.

Re: Car battery recommendation

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:58 pm
by George Schilling
NAPA carries oem fitment for Mercedes. I turn the key, car starts. Under $150. Probably a bit less expensive than the dealer option.

Re: Car battery recommendation

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:49 pm
by Craig Naylor
Ease, convenience, price: Costco

Nuf Said!

But on a serious side, there are three companies make probably 95% of the automotive batteries in the USA: Johnson Controls, Exide, and East Penn.
- No matter the name on the sticker, one of those three companies likely made it.

Oh, and those Costco batteries (Kirkland Signature) - Johnson Control.

Re: Car battery recommendation

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:17 pm
by George Schilling
Craig Naylor wrote:Ease, convenience, price: Costco
True, if they happen to carry a battery that fits your car. Downside to Costco, selection limited to popular sizes.