Car Batteries: Reviewed!

DieHard Advanced Gold 50778                         

Best car battery

Pros

• Outperforms all other batteries in expert testing
• Outstanding in both cold and heat
• Strong warranty

Cons

• Not all sizes perform well
• Extra charge for installation                                                                                              
  

  Bottom line

  Rated the very best car battery in one top test, the DieHard Advanced Gold 50778 delivers outstanding performance whether it's sweltering or freezing outside; both are typically murder on batteries. But watch out: Some sizes of this car battery don't perform as well in tests.
  

  Performance

  Unbeatable performance in most sizes. Nothing beats the DieHard Advanced Gold 50778. It earns the highest possible scores in every test by a leading source: cold-weather cranking, hot-weather endurance and reserve capacity, or how long it will run with the engine off (such as if you accidentally leave your lights on). This is a Group 78 size made to fit large Chrysler and GM vehicles.
  The Group 34 version -- labeled 50734 -- does just as well in tests, and the Group 94 version gets good owner reviews at Sears.com. However, the Group 48 size conked out halfway through the heat test and was rated the very worst battery in that evaluation.
  

  Dependability and warranty

  Rugged design, strong warranty. This is an absorbed glass mat battery, which "typically makes for a more rugged and longer-lasting battery than a conventional battery," ConsumerReports.org says. It's a sealed, maintenance-free design, so you won't have to top off the water. The DieHard Advanced Gold 50778 carries a three-year warranty: If it won't hold a charge during that time, Sears will replace it. After that, there's a 100-month prorated warranty, so you'll get a credit toward the purchase of a new DieHard battery if yours fails.
  

  Value

  Installation charge. The good news is, Sears charges $165 for this battery but you'll get a $33 discount if you trade in your old battery. The bad news is Sears charges $10 extra for battery installation, according to Sears.com. Plenty of other stores -- including Walmart, auto-parts chains and some garages -- will install your battery for free if you buy it from them.
  For about half the price, the Kirkland Signature 12866 (Est. $85) performs almost identically in tests and has the same warranty. However, it's sold only at Costco, where you need a paid membership and they don't install batteries.Also for Direct Access to Brand Name Products&Services like this Visit our Trusted Partners at  http://ebuys-onlineproducts-services.weebly.com