GotZoom

So I stopped by my local dealer this weekend to see about getting a replacement AC Delco battery as mine is has been in the car since new (2006) and was dead after not driving it for about a week.. I about fell over when they told me it would cost $200 to replace. Wow.. Didn't realize they were so much. Maybe I need to go with an optima instead? Any recommendations or should I pay the $$ for the AC Delco?

Markallamerican

I just bought one from Autozone, $135.00 for the best one they had

RocketDawg

I had to get one for my Mazda truck a month or so ago. When I bought the battery a little over 3 years ago, it was $39 at Wal Mart. The replacement, an identical 3-year battery, was almost $100. For some reason they're gone up a lot in the past couple of years.

LMB-Z

Why buy a battery from the dealer, go to your local Wally World or auto parts store.

wayback

I went thru 3 batteries in 3 years from Autozone. Bought an Optima and it has been working for 4 years now. cost around $198 back then.

EVRose

Sears Die Hard has been good to me for the last 3 1/2 years. I think it was $110.

mcandrew67

did same thing but sears ended up getting Optima

dvilin

I got a Delco replacement last year at the dealer and the cost was $125.00.

okie08vette

Last year a AC Delco at Chevy dealer was only 148, I would call another GM place.. Did they quote you labor to replace it or just the part?

Markallamerican

I have been using Autozone batteries in my equipment and fleet of trucks for years, Never a problem. We will see how it does in the Vette

Red08

Try one of your local farm & homes stores, or WalMart, Sams, Costco etc.

GotZoom

I asked the same question and that was just for the battery. Said it would be an extra $59 to install it.

GotZoom

Checked Wally World and they have a max with 3yr replacement for $117. Think I may go with that. Thanks guys

hydrasport

AC delco looks good when trying to keep your car all stock. The GM dealer is not the only one who sells the delco battery. We have ac delco supply houses and electrical shops that sell delco batteries. I bought my 7 year Delco battery from the dealer. I think it was close to $140. Check the warranty before you decide. Cheap batteries tend to "gas" and corrode.

Rich Mickol

Replaced the battery in my 07 with a Interstate. Think it was around 100 bucks.

johnny3

I've used nothing but Interstate for about 50 years, never ever a problem. Northern Tool has them for around $125.

Don-Vette

When I replace a battery I use Interstate.

Globeman

I replaced the original battery in my ’06 last year – only because it was so old, it never failed me. Sale at Advance Auto; $90 for an AutoCraft Gold, 7 year warranty with 3 year full replace.

GMJim

I vote Interstate as well!

INTRCUL

+1 for Optima Red Top

I got 10 years out of my first Optima, and that's with multiple kills over numerous Winters (no battery tender). O'Reilly and AutoZone wanted aorund $220 I think, but O'Reilly priced matched Amazon at $160 for me a few months ago.