Why are batteries suddenly so expensive?

[jyoutz]

I’m a Costco battery buyer, have been for 35 years. I’m going on 7 years on my duel Interstate batteries in my F-350, except for some growth on the positive posts, which I will clean today, I couldn’t be happier with my purchase!!!

I’ve noticed that dual battery setups like those on my Dodge/Cummins last much longer than single battery systems.

 

[3930dave]

Thanks for that answer! I asked the question - and as usual - I didn't think to simply check on google first!! Sorry about that !

Been here a long time.... still learnin' most days.... It's a good place to hang-out

Blemished, Scratch n Dent, Seconds.... terms will vary, but the hope is the main functionality is still there.

Hard to find in Automotive batteries, but if you can find a trusted-source, deals can be had - often needs to be something other than a regular retail store.

Had a good example, about 20 years ago - talking with an old timer who lived off-grid (we'd just had a monster ice storm; he never noticed a difference), he told me about large 2 volt batteries (think power-substation banks) he scored a great deal on. A local industrial house received a shipment that the Power Utility rejected upon inspection (something was out of spec with the battery case dimension). With no other option than scrap, olde tymer got these monster 2v batteries for cents/$.

Deals like that ^ can be rare to find, and if you need it for a vehicle to commute to work in, most of us don't have Time to waste....

Rgds, D.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Technically my bike battery is a LiFepo4

 

[mjonesnh]

Speaking of inflated prices, has anyone checked out antifreeze lately? Had to pick up a couple gallons yesterday, right around $20/gal, and that was for the store brand stuff!! About double what it was 2-3 years ago.

Bought 3 gallon of Prestone concentrate at Walmart last week for 12.97/gallon. Had 50/50 mix for 9.97/gallon. Local part stores are 18-20.00 range

 

[Bobrown14]

I noticed this with an older car I had. Today I'm trying to replace a 1979 VW Beetle battery and I'm seeing $200!
Are they filling batteries with gold now?


WTH ???

Its called capitalism... they charge what people are willing to pay for the item you're interested in... So for example a battery manufactured in China costs $200 and a battery manufactured in the USA would normally cost $120. Since people are buying that $200 battery made in China why not sell our USA made battery for that same $200. Could be that difference in price is due to tariffs?? And USA companies can raise their prices because the consumer is willing to pay that extra tax. thanks

 

[walnutman]

I’ve noticed that dual battery setups like those on my Dodge/Cummins last much longer than single battery systems.

Had my 2004 Dodge Cummins since new.... 21 years. I think I'm on my 3rd set.

 

[walnutman]

Actually if you do an inflation calculation it's not as bad as you think.

 

[grsthegreat]

If you are keeping the car, do yourself a favor and purchase an Interstate Battery, white base, green top model. It will last for many years and worth every penny.

And maybe it’s time you raise the prices on whatever service you provide, to keep up?

Nonesence. I purchased 2 of these for my 2004 F350, and got a little over 2 years on them.

 

[walnutman]

Nonesence. I purchased 2 of these for my 2004 F350, and got a little over 2 years on them.

I try to go NAPA. Many are made in Pennsylvania.

East Penn Manufacturing â The world's largest single site, family-owned lead-acid battery manufacturer

East Penn Manufacturing is a private company and the worldâs largest single-site, lead-acid battery facility. Serving the transportation, motive power, reserve power, and wire and cable markets.

www.eastpennmanufacturing.com

 

[grsthegreat]

No John Deere mowers are made by MTD.

Home depot used to sell a line of john deere labeled equipment that was made in mexico under license from john deere, but not made by jd.

I fell for it 1 time on a string trimmer that never worked. Had to fight hd and jd to get it replaced. Jd said they never made it.