# Car Battery Brands, CCAs, and Warranties **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 30, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797 "2019-09-30T20:19:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/1 "2019-09-30T20:19:41Z")
This is for My 2009 Vibe base model. I went to Valvoline for an oil change, and they tested my car’s battery, it failed. One month shy of being 4 years old. It is an Ever Start Maxx, mad by Exide. The battery measured 565 CCA, while being rated at 750 CCA. I don’t have my light dimming when I use the A/C, or anything else, the electrical accessories all work normally. I also live in the Snow Belt; not winter yet, but… I’m a bit curious about the ratings I see in Consumer Reports, they do seem to be biased, at times. I almost feel they are advertising some brands, or models; for instance, they gave the Toyota Tacoma a bad rating, partially, due to it’s ride–it is a darn truck people, figure it out! They did give this battery a “thuimbs up,” and the Interstate battery. Some Interstate batteries are also made by Exide. I’ve been happy with this battery’s performance. Should I trust the test results, at an oil-change center, or go rogue, and get a JC, EP, or another Exide-made battery? ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/2 "2019-09-30T20:23:59Z")
Don’t go to these quick lube places even to use the John! ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/3 "2019-09-30T20:26:23Z")
In a cold climate I can usually tell when a battery is not up to snuff, slow cranking in the winter. In a hot climate they seem to just up and die. My daughters battery in a cold climate I noticed was cranking slow, took it in 65 amps maybe July or so. She made it through the previous winter. The warranties have been no use to me as I have the batteries longer than the warranty. I judge where I buy it based on CCA (cold cranking amps) and price. I am not brand specific. Get a parts store to check it out, You might get another winter or 2 out of it, but if jumping and no start is a deal breaker, might be time to replace it. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/4 "2019-09-30T20:28:16Z")
I always buy a battery that has the highest cold cranking amps that will fit in my vehicle. I also live in the snow belt. And the cold cranking amps is the determining factor whether or not the engine starts when it’s -15 degrees. Tester ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/5 "2019-09-30T20:34:43Z")
> [@seebear](#): > > I’m a bit curious about the ratings I see in Consumer Reports They’ve had battery test results in their November issues for years now. No battery brand is consistently rated - each battery size ends up with its own unique array of top- to bottom- rated brands/models. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/6 "2019-09-30T20:35:02Z")
All I buy anymore is Delco but I did buy one from NAPA on a Sunday morning. They are supposedly better now with their new manufacturer. ---
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/7 "2019-09-30T20:37:04Z")
I live in a cold climate. The last time I need a jump was at the end of October, I bought the current battery on the same day. Currently, It cranks normally. I’ll go to Auto Zone for another test. Thanks, ---
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/8 "2019-09-30T20:40:06Z")
They seem to like Die Hards, but is any Sears store open these days? They also gave my current battery their highest rating. I had a Die Hard a long time ago, it was a great battery. ---
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/9 "2019-09-30T20:41:45Z")
Okay, I know the battery group size, so I’ll go from there. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/10 "2019-09-30T20:41:58Z")
Like I say, my decision is based on CCA, in fact you could probably go buy a new el cheapo that only had 575 cranking amps. ---
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/11 "2019-09-30T20:42:40Z")
Ha, ha, I won’t any longer. Thanks for the advice. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/12 "2019-09-30T20:46:20Z")
> [@seebear](#): > > They seem to like Die Hards, but is any Sears store open these days? Even if you can find a Sears store that is still open, why would you want to buy a battery from a company that was **convicted** several years ago for selling used batteries, but claiming that they were new? ---
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/13 "2019-09-30T20:46:28Z")
I have considered AC Delco, but I can only get them from a GM dealership where I live. I can also go to [Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com), and install the battery myself–too dirty. I’ll go to a shop. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/14 "2019-09-30T20:46:34Z")
Ya hafta remember there are only 3 or 4 battery manufactures with files of different stickers to put on them. Personally I don’t put much stock in CR anymore and cancelled my subscription. Of course others will disagree but I never found them useful for buying cars or dishwashers or paint or anything. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/15 "2019-09-30T20:49:41Z")
> [@seebear](#): > > I can only get them from a GM dealership where I live Actually the dealerships are fairly competitive and often will send out coupons for like $125 installed. ---
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/16 "2019-09-30T20:49:54Z")
The Bg Three are JC, Exide, and EP, with most being made by JC. ---
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/17 "2019-09-30T20:51:28Z")
I guess that I am too “old-fashioned,” I don’t trust dealerships, but I will look. Thanks you for this advice. ---
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/18 "2019-09-30T20:52:44Z")
Whoa, I don’t remember reading this story before. ---
**Author:** ![seebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/19 "2019-09-30T20:58:16Z")
Okay there are a few with 750 CCAs, including the one I have. I’ll continue on the 750 CCA path for my next battery. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797/20 "2019-09-30T21:00:45Z")
> [@seebear](#): > > I don’t remember reading this story before. Just because you don’t remember it, that doesn’t make it untrue. If you spend a bit of time “Googling” the key terms, you will see that I am correct. I don’t make statements that are untrue. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797.md?page=2)