That store did you wrong man. Usually what they do for me at interstate down in Texas is whenever I need them charged to be tested for the warranty they give me two loaners. And I’m my diesel when one tests bad and another test good they will warranty both.
I’m in Houston Texas and interstate battery gave me a hard time . Took my battery in to be replaced under warranty (battery was very swollen ). All they offered was to charge it which took a couple of days because they were busy . They pretty much forced my hand into buying a new battery while I wait for them to charge my battery . I couldn’t just not have a battery . They told me if my swollen battery tests bad , they’ll give me a refund for the battery I just bought . A few days later they called me saying the battery was fine . But it wasn’t . That battery was so swollen it looked like it was going to bust any minute . And now it’s 6 months later and my new battery is bad . I’ll never spend a dollar with interstate battery ever again
The biggest problem with the tests that's they are doing is that they are using a digital handheld tester. They need to use a real battery tester that puts a real load on the battery, and in turn the tester reads how many amps the battery is putting out. That test fails 80% of batteries that are anywhere near weak. Although I'm sure the Interstate dealer is following Interstate testing standards to fulfill the warranty. Better equipment will equate to more battery failures....
I have always bought my batteries from our local Interstate store and have never had any problems with there batteries. BUT this last one I bought I had ALL KINDS of problems with this one. They told me to bring it in and they would charge it. I told them I wanted a new battery and they would not. The best they could do was charge it or give me a refund on the balance of the warranty. PEOPLE THESE BATTERIES ARE MADE BY A COMPANY CALLED JOHNSON CONTROL, WALMART SELLS THIS SAME BATTERY IN THE NAME OF "MAX LIFE", Johnson Control makes batteries for about 3-5 other brands. I'm going with one of them, just pay attention to the return policy. My battery is less then a year old.
As a retired technician I can tell you that most people think the problem is the battery, but it's usually the charging system or parasitic drains. The poor battery suffers through months of abuse and then someone complains the battery is awful. Also, most people forget to charge their new battery to 100% before installing it. Plow trucks have auxiliary lighting and hydraulics, etc that put an extra load on the system. This vehicle requires electrical diagnostics, load and draw tests, etc etc. Generally, manufacturing issues with the battery will creep up in the first couple of weeks or months. If the problem is 5-7 years out it's general age. 29 months is a red flag to any good technician the vehicle is the problem. Lastly, in high abuse situations you really shouldn't be running a flooded lead acid. Use an AGM battery for this type of vehicle.
Blah blah blah? That’s your response eh? Well, I can’t compete with that reasoning or insight. Do tell us which battery plant has the best quality control in the US oh wise one?
man, not sure if you were unlucky, but i bought a used interstate battery 7 years ago from a flea market (remember it was already used) and I’m still using it heavy on heavy load every single day to this day.
Never had a problem with my interstate batteries. Out of about 12 I’ve had only one give me problems after 2 years still under full replacement warranty. I guess because I have an actual interstate battery store in my city that I go to I didn’t have to take out and leave my battery there. I just drive up there and it’s taken care of in like 30 minutes depending on how busy they are. Just replaced one that was a little less than a 2 months shy of 5 years old yesterday. Was looking for a review of one of their jumpstart packs when I came across this video. I don’t blame you and if I were in your shoes I’d do the same. I’d go with a brand that one of your local shops can replace without having to send them in. Having to take your batteries in and leave them is ridiculous.
I have had several Interstate batteries, they have to be fully charged before you can run a accurate CCA test. Johnson Controls made Interstate batteries and moved manufacturing to Mexico, and people have complained that they no longer last as long as when they were made in the USA, and they also sold their battery division to Clarios International Inc in 2019.
Where did you buy the batteries from? You should have bought them at Costco. From what I've heard, they don't even test them there. All you need is the receipt. Interstate is made by Johnson Controls. Same company that makes numerous other brands. Including Duralast Gold, which is what I have in my car and is from 2015 and still going strong.
Something happened to us with 2 separate batteries first time purchasing them. I completely agree never again! I was so upset 2 different tow truck 120 miles round trip. leave my battery there with no receipt to me. How are you supposed to be without a battery?
Lol i’ve had really good luck with interstate batteries and my local interstate battery store. All batteries have their issues. It’s a fact when you’re our age you see a lot of things and a lot of different battery brands each have their own issues. But again I’ve had really good luck with mine. It’s all about how you run your equipment in your vehicle and things like that.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Just last week my Interstate battery MTP 34/78DT went dead and now I am trying to decide whether I want to stick with Interstate or not. I own a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 VHO and I have had three-(3) Interstate batteries, but I think the original battery was a AC Delco and it lasted 6 1/2 years from when I purchased my truck in July 2005]. In my truck's maintenance records, the first replacement battery I purchased was a Interstate Mega-Tron Plus MTP 34/78DT in January 2012 while I was residing in northern Virginia. In July 2017 that battery went dead, so I purchased another Interstate battery MTP 34/78DT while I was visiting family in Houston, Texas. In July 2019 while residing in northwest Florida that battery went dead, so I received a free new Interstate battery MTP 34/78DT because it was under warranty. All I had to provide was a copy of my purchase receipt and the auto garage shop [Interstate battery dealer] took care of the rest and my new battery arrived within a couple of days with their weekly delivery of batteries.
@@NeiloftheNorth While I have been recently looking through my past receipts, I am a little confused about the business in Houston, Texas where I purchased the battery in 2017. I thought IBS OF Houston meant Interstate Batteries Service of Houston, but when I did a search today it means Industrial Bearing and Service. The address on my receipt is the same as INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF HOUSTON 3014 OLD SPANISH TRL HOUSTON, TX 77054. In 2017 I purchased the Interstate MTP34/78DT which I think it had a 36-month warranty, but the battery I turned in to IBS of Houston was a 85-month warranty. Maybe they prorated it because they noted it 66-months old. This Thursday, August 01, 2024 my new Interstate battery MTP34/78DT is expected to arrive at the auto garage shop.
Johnson Controls moved manufacturing to Mexico and people have complained that they no longer last as long as when they were made in the USA, and also sold their battery division to Clarios International Inc in 2019.
So on the 29th month you tried to turn them in for 2 new ones? Maybe it was the truck that wasn't charging them properly? You need to charge them if you aren't using them for some time.
I have a 1986 c4 corvette and I bought it with an interstate battery! It was doing well until recently I noticed the battery doesn’t keep its charge! It progressively got worse! It’s at 7.5 V rn! Tried to jump it but it wouldn’t hold a strong enough charge to start! I checked for parasitic drains but none! So I assumed it must be the battery bc the alternator keeps the battery charge while it’s running but when the car is turned off, the battery doesn’t hold a charge!
I have an interstate battery in my 1996 GMC Sierra here in Canada 🇨🇦 minus 30 C winters and it is still running good after 19 years I am telling the honest truth people. 👍🤠
Everything, from washing machines to car batteries, USED to be good a decade or so ago. Nowadays, everything is engineered to have a short lifespan. Gotta keep those corporate profits well-fed!
Odessy batteries expensive but amazing and yes if it is not in a heated garage it needs a maintainer. it help my plow truck the 7.3 diesel that eats batteries for breakfast
I got one from Firestone about 5 or 6 years ago, checked today and didn't realize it was a 24 month battery!!!! This is for a 1999 rav 4.. Just to be safe, I think it's time to invest in a new one, but no issues yet.
Well if it's under warranty, its probably best to put a load on it to absolutely kill it before taking it in to have them test it, maybe leave the headlights on, dome light on, stereo on, a/c fan on full blast for a few hours, that should get it to 10 volts or under, there's no coming back from that without professional battery repair, they'd be forced to give you a new one unless they're really trying not to, in which case I'd go to a different store as its probably just that specific place.
@jakereed6876 A battery discharged to 10v is 100% discharged, this kills battery cells. No coming back from that unless you have knowledge of internal battery repair, it won't take a charge.
@@jakereed6876 I have a 30amp charger and have had my fair share of dead batteries I've tried to revive in the 10v range, the charge was 0% effective in all cases. If you'd like, I can send you link after link on why you're wrong and why you need to educate yourself, or you could just google it instead of trolling. You might have had good luck on a battery, its still damaged, I wouldn't trust it in the long term.
The reason your charger is ineffective is because the charger is not recognizing a battery being connected as the voltage is too low. If you jump the battery while its on the charger it will recognize the battery and start to charge. I don't need to see a link because you're still going to be wrong. @@dimmunize
We bought a used car that had an Interstate battery. We had it a few months and we started having problems with the battery. I took the car to an interstate distributor (not retail) and it tested bad. It was still under warranty and they gave me a brand new one. Not the case with Die Hard gold. You have to have your receipt. The sticker on the side means nothing. I'll go with Interstate from now on.
The days of a battery brand mattering are gone. It’s DECA/East Penn or Clarios/Johnson Controls. Unfortunately I didn’t buy my first Optima til after they sold out so apparently I missed out on serious quality. Best battery I’ve ever had was out of my stock 04 RAM. I still had the same battery in 2016 when I sold the second truck the battery had been put inside. I’m sure it died for the next person relatively soon, 12+ years is highly uncommon. Beside a vehicle battery I have a couple Ryobis from 2002 still kicking. Out of 6 only 2 still work but they have decent capacity.
If you want to get technical, you are only supposed to get 12 months commercial warranty one because it is a diesel application and two you have a snowplow. Automotive warranty is intended for non-commercial use. You should be isolating another battery for your snowplow, you arnt even giving those cranking batteries of fighting chance since you are cycling them with the plow. And yes you do have the best batteries there is a reason interstate is in all national accounts across the nation, it’s because of quality.
I deal with interstate they are they best you are running a plow they are going dead because you have a parasitic drain from your plow .. no matter what battery you put on they will all do the same thing .......... and well never ever have I had an issue with warranty they replace on the spot no testing never had an issue and most of there battery's are 2-5 year warranty not 30day if you had an issue with your dealer then call head office as there is no questions asked policy on there warranty they more than likely would refunded your purchase because of this and issued a corporate Fine to the Dealer
One weak battery will drain the good battery I have run interstate battery’s for 50 plus years sounds like the local dealer has his head were the the sun doesn’t shine
I think only 2 manufacturers make all the batteries in north america. So maybe it won't be labeled Interstate but you probably will buy from them again in the future. But yeah obviously there's something uncommon going on with your battery.
Well I’ll be honest, That battery you have calls for maintenance, Have you tried Rewatering with distilled water, and charging for 24-36 hours??? Because that’s what your supposed to do, It’s not interstates fault, It’s fault on the owner and not knowing what your doing! It’s a 5-6 year battery depending on what you went with, first 2 years/ 2 1/2 years free replacement. After that yea you have to pay a small fee. but orileys and auto zone only warranty 1 battery, 1 time after that ur screwed. Interstate on the other hand, Even if you have to pay the small 80$ for a new battery, Your whole 5-6 year warranty starts over! Also it depends on if you cheaper out and got the lesser of the two, If you have a diesel, And you went for cheap, That’s your fault my guy! Should’ve gone for the better, And also, Both of those batteries require you to do the maintenance, 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Neil, you touched on a subject that I....shall i say....got a little infuriated with? I USED to buy interstate batteries, cause my dad bought them. His last interstate lasted 10....that's 10 years. Needless to say, interstate has failed us all. And it happens on the next to the last month of their warranty, just like you. I said " I have had it with your crappy batteries" and I left it on the counter, and went to my local car parts place and bought their battery. I was paying, before c-19, $150 / interstate battery. Now they are even more. I would encourage everyone to go with a different brand. Let's put interstate out of business. I wouldn't mind the price, IF THEY LASTED....but they don't!
Batteries are not made the same as before the old batteries from 80s used to last 8 yrs easy also now days a warranty is useless if you buy anything online especially if made in china your lucky to get 31 days to return it with a warranty plus you have to pay for return shipping most of the time. I have had good success with 2 products that fixed 8 batteries out of 14 NOCO GENIUS1, 1A Smart Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V good for maintaining and charging NOCO GENIUS5, 5A Smart Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V Automotive Charger, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger, Float Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries NOCO GENIUS10, 10A Smart Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V Automotive Charger, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger, Float Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries
Horrible experience here. Two batteries went out just after 2 years. Worst the battery store is closed on the weekends and they are open office hours weekdays. Interstate is sucks big time. Stay away from this brand.
Walmart's (N)everstart batteries are by my experiences, THE Worst Quality of ALL Car Batteries.....never had one last past the free exchange Warranty with lots of dead & near dead cold mornings . If you insist upon getting another one of those junk batts, please do yourself a favor & but a new set of jumper cables with it. You'll NEED them.
The Interstate name doesn't have the good reputation that it once had. Selling a cheaper line in the big box stores is never good for a companies name. The key is is to buy batteries from reputal dealers that takes care of you. They love giving advice and want you to be happy with your purchase. Good frustrated dissatisfied customer video.
have used many interstate batteries over 38 years. They have not made a good battery in the last 5 years. I have an 8-year-old interstate in a 2000 Monte Carlo Pace car and still in good shape. Sometimes set for over 2 months without starting.
You need to use a battery maintainer if your vehicle sits for any length of time if you want your batteries to last
Miss the old Sears Diehards of the 70s and 80s
Same!
That store did you wrong man. Usually what they do for me at interstate down in Texas is whenever I need them charged to be tested for the warranty they give me two loaners. And I’m my diesel when one tests bad and another test good they will warranty both.
Yeah…. It was just a lame experience. The warranty experience was so frustrating.
I’m in Houston Texas and interstate battery gave me a hard time . Took my battery in to be replaced under warranty (battery was very swollen ). All they offered was to charge it which took a couple of days because they were busy . They pretty much forced my hand into buying a new battery while I wait for them to charge my battery . I couldn’t just not have a battery . They told me if my swollen battery tests bad , they’ll give me a refund for the battery I just bought . A few days later they called me saying the battery was fine . But it wasn’t . That battery was so swollen it looked like it was going to bust any minute .
And now it’s 6 months later and my new battery is bad . I’ll never spend a dollar with interstate battery ever again
The biggest problem with the tests that's they are doing is that they are using a digital handheld tester.
They need to use a real battery tester that puts a real load on the battery, and in turn the tester reads how many amps the battery is putting out. That test fails 80% of batteries that are anywhere near weak.
Although I'm sure the Interstate dealer is following Interstate testing standards to fulfill the warranty.
Better equipment will equate to more battery failures....
I have always bought my batteries from our local Interstate store and have never
had any problems with there batteries. BUT this last one I bought I had ALL KINDS of
problems with this one. They told me to bring it in and they would charge it. I told them
I wanted a new battery and they would not. The best they could do was charge it
or give me a refund on the balance of the warranty. PEOPLE THESE BATTERIES
ARE MADE BY A COMPANY CALLED JOHNSON CONTROL, WALMART SELLS THIS
SAME BATTERY IN THE NAME OF "MAX LIFE", Johnson Control makes batteries for
about 3-5 other brands. I'm going with one of them, just pay attention to the return
policy. My battery is less then a year old.
As a retired technician I can tell you that most people think the problem is the battery, but it's usually the charging system or parasitic drains. The poor battery suffers through months of abuse and then someone complains the battery is awful. Also, most people forget to charge their new battery to 100% before installing it.
Plow trucks have auxiliary lighting and hydraulics, etc that put an extra load on the system. This vehicle requires electrical diagnostics, load and draw tests, etc etc. Generally, manufacturing issues with the battery will creep up in the first couple of weeks or months. If the problem is 5-7 years out it's general age. 29 months is a red flag to any good technician the vehicle is the problem.
Lastly, in high abuse situations you really shouldn't be running a flooded lead acid. Use an AGM battery for this type of vehicle.
Blah blah blah. Interstate has gone to the garbage. They are not the same as they were
Blah blah blah? That’s your response eh? Well, I can’t compete with that reasoning or insight.
Do tell us which battery plant has the best quality control in the US oh wise one?
man, not sure if you were unlucky, but i bought a used interstate battery 7 years ago from a flea market (remember it was already used) and I’m still using it heavy on heavy load every single day to this day.
buy one today.....they do not make them like the used to.
Never had a problem with my interstate batteries. Out of about 12 I’ve had only one give me problems after 2 years still under full replacement warranty. I guess because I have an actual interstate battery store in my city that I go to I didn’t have to take out and leave my battery there. I just drive up there and it’s taken care of in like 30 minutes depending on how busy they are. Just replaced one that was a little less than a 2 months shy of 5 years old yesterday. Was looking for a review of one of their jumpstart packs when I came across this video. I don’t blame you and if I were in your shoes I’d do the same. I’d go with a brand that one of your local shops can replace without having to send them in. Having to take your batteries in and leave them is ridiculous.
Truth.
I have had several Interstate batteries, they have to be fully charged before you can run a accurate CCA test. Johnson Controls made Interstate batteries and moved manufacturing to Mexico, and people have complained that they no longer last as long as when they were made in the USA, and they also sold their battery division to Clarios International Inc in 2019.
Interesting. Makes sense.
Where did you buy the batteries from? You should have bought them at Costco. From what I've heard, they don't even test them there. All you need is the receipt. Interstate is made by Johnson Controls. Same company that makes numerous other brands. Including Duralast Gold, which is what I have in my car and is from 2015 and still going strong.
I feel the same. After 6 years of experience with Interstate batteries out of desperation I changed to another brand on my jeep and Dodge ram.
Plus if you take off the charger for two hours it has a false high reading
Something happened to us with 2 separate batteries first time purchasing them. I completely agree never again!
I was so upset 2 different tow truck 120 miles round trip. leave my battery there with no receipt to me. How are you supposed to be without a battery?
Exactly.
Lol i’ve had really good luck with interstate batteries and my local interstate battery store. All batteries have their issues. It’s a fact when you’re our age you see a lot of things and a lot of different battery brands each have their own issues. But again I’ve had really good luck with mine. It’s all about how you run your equipment in your vehicle and things like that.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Just last week my Interstate battery MTP 34/78DT went dead and now I am trying to decide whether I want to stick with Interstate or not. I own a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 VHO and I have had three-(3) Interstate batteries, but I think the original battery was a AC Delco and it lasted 6 1/2 years from when I purchased my truck in July 2005]. In my truck's maintenance records, the first replacement battery I purchased was a Interstate Mega-Tron Plus MTP 34/78DT in January 2012 while I was residing in northern Virginia. In July 2017 that battery went dead, so I purchased another Interstate battery MTP 34/78DT while I was visiting family in Houston, Texas. In July 2019 while residing in northwest Florida that battery went dead, so I received a free new Interstate battery MTP 34/78DT because it was under warranty. All I had to provide was a copy of my purchase receipt and the auto garage shop [Interstate battery dealer] took care of the rest and my new battery arrived within a couple of days with their weekly delivery of batteries.
Glad your experience was better. Thanks for sharing. They used to make better batteries.
@@NeiloftheNorth While I have been recently looking through my past receipts, I am a little confused about the business in Houston, Texas where I purchased the battery in 2017. I thought IBS OF Houston meant Interstate Batteries Service of Houston, but when I did a search today it means Industrial Bearing and Service. The address on my receipt is the same as INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF HOUSTON
3014 OLD SPANISH TRL HOUSTON, TX 77054. In 2017 I purchased the Interstate MTP34/78DT which I think it had a 36-month warranty, but the battery I turned in to IBS of Houston was a 85-month warranty. Maybe they prorated it because they noted it 66-months old. This Thursday, August 01, 2024 my new Interstate battery MTP34/78DT is expected to arrive at the auto garage shop.
I was thinking of installing a secondary Group 78 battery for my Suburban. I'm surprised, since they're made by Johnson Controls in Milwaukee.
Johnson Controls moved manufacturing to Mexico and people have complained that they no longer last as long as when they were made in the USA, and also sold their battery division to Clarios International Inc in 2019.
What good is a warranty if they're going to lie and not honor it?
I have had Interstate Batteries in all my vehicles and have never had an issue with any of them.
So on the 29th month you tried to turn them in for 2 new ones? Maybe it was the truck that wasn't charging them properly? You need to charge them if you aren't using them for some time.
I have a 1986 c4 corvette and I bought it with an interstate battery! It was doing well until recently I noticed the battery doesn’t keep its charge! It progressively got worse! It’s at 7.5 V rn! Tried to jump it but it wouldn’t hold a strong enough charge to start! I checked for parasitic drains but none! So I assumed it must be the battery bc the alternator keeps the battery charge while it’s running but when the car is turned off, the battery doesn’t hold a charge!
Same here man...what if I was dependent on that battery to go to work ..... NEVER AGAIN
I have an interstate battery in my 1996 GMC Sierra here in Canada 🇨🇦 minus 30 C winters and it is still running good after 19 years I am telling the honest truth people. 👍🤠
I think they are like Die Hard, which used to be great but now aren't so awesome.
Everything, from washing machines to car batteries, USED to be good a decade or so ago. Nowadays, everything is engineered to have a short lifespan. Gotta keep those corporate profits well-fed!
I’ve just had to replace my interstate battery now after 20 good years of service thank you 😊 interstate 👍
They don't make them like that anymore
@@isaiahlucena5169 I just bought a new interstate battery after 20 years of my last one so let’s see how long this one will last.
Odessy batteries expensive but amazing and yes if it is not in a heated garage it needs a maintainer. it help my plow truck the 7.3 diesel that eats batteries for breakfast
I love the 7.3. I have an 2002 Ford with it and the truck just keeps going.
I have found interstate to be best for me , a lot of places have their batteries sitting on shelf to long
I got one from Firestone about 5 or 6 years ago, checked today and didn't realize it was a 24 month battery!!!! This is for a 1999 rav 4.. Just to be safe, I think it's time to invest in a new one, but no issues yet.
That is solid.
Maybe the alternator is killing your batteries…
Well if it's under warranty, its probably best to put a load on it to absolutely kill it before taking it in to have them test it, maybe leave the headlights on, dome light on, stereo on, a/c fan on full blast for a few hours, that should get it to 10 volts or under, there's no coming back from that without professional battery repair, they'd be forced to give you a new one unless they're really trying not to, in which case I'd go to a different store as its probably just that specific place.
haha no coming back from that, How bout a battery charger bud?
@jakereed6876 A battery discharged to 10v is 100% discharged, this kills battery cells. No coming back from that unless you have knowledge of internal battery repair, it won't take a charge.
False. Please educate yourself on how to use a battery charger. I routinely charge batteries as discharged as 2v. Thank ya very much. @@dimmunize
@@jakereed6876 I have a 30amp charger and have had my fair share of dead batteries I've tried to revive in the 10v range, the charge was 0% effective in all cases. If you'd like, I can send you link after link on why you're wrong and why you need to educate yourself, or you could just google it instead of trolling. You might have had good luck on a battery, its still damaged, I wouldn't trust it in the long term.
The reason your charger is ineffective is because the charger is not recognizing a battery being connected as the voltage is too low. If you jump the battery while its on the charger it will recognize the battery and start to charge. I don't need to see a link because you're still going to be wrong. @@dimmunize
When's the follow up? Cuz sometimes there's something drawing amperage and killing the battery over time.
I replaced the batteries with some Durastarts and they have been working great.
We bought a used car that had an Interstate battery. We had it a few months and we started having problems with the battery. I took the car to an interstate distributor (not retail) and it tested bad. It was still under warranty and they gave me a brand new one. Not the case with Die Hard gold. You have to have your receipt. The sticker on the side means nothing. I'll go with Interstate from now on.
They like Sears Champion series have gone down, down, cheap cheap! Hard to find good anything anymore! Thx Neil. Be safe brother 🙏
Snow removal is hard on them. Clean grounds and posts
I had to do the same thing I have ran interstate batteries for years…but never again.
whats the best battery to get these days? might aswell take the car to dealer and have same brand battery
TRUE ///WALMART IS THE BEST EVER START
My interstate battery I bought at Costco lasted 5 years
The days of a battery brand mattering are gone. It’s DECA/East Penn or Clarios/Johnson Controls. Unfortunately I didn’t buy my first Optima til after they sold out so apparently I missed out on serious quality. Best battery I’ve ever had was out of my stock 04 RAM. I still had the same battery in 2016 when I sold the second truck the battery had been put inside. I’m sure it died for the next person relatively soon, 12+ years is highly uncommon. Beside a vehicle battery I have a couple Ryobis from 2002 still kicking. Out of 6 only 2 still work but they have decent capacity.
I've put a soft ball size hole in my white green top and worked for over a year after.... your starter is bad or going bad
Nope. I replaced the batteries and everything worked great. Not only that these batteries actually have a local store that will honor the warranty.
If you want to get technical, you are only supposed to get 12 months commercial warranty one because it is a diesel application and two you have a snowplow. Automotive warranty is intended for non-commercial use. You should be isolating another battery for your snowplow, you arnt even giving those cranking batteries of fighting chance since you are cycling them with the plow. And yes you do have the best batteries there is a reason interstate is in all national accounts across the nation, it’s because of quality.
Well 41 you're driving a dodge. Interstate can't help that
I deal with interstate they are they best you are running a plow they are going dead because you have a parasitic drain from your plow .. no matter what battery you put on they will all do the same thing .......... and well never ever have I had an issue with warranty they replace on the spot no testing never had an issue and most of there battery's are 2-5 year warranty not 30day if you had an issue with your dealer then call head office as there is no questions asked policy on there warranty they more than likely would refunded your purchase because of this and issued a corporate Fine to the Dealer
I have the same problem with these batteries
One weak battery will drain the good battery I have run interstate battery’s for 50 plus years sounds like the local dealer has his head were the the sun doesn’t shine
I think only 2 manufacturers make all the batteries in north america. So maybe it won't be labeled Interstate but you probably will buy from them again in the future. But yeah obviously there's something uncommon going on with your battery.
The bigger problem is the service.
Neil why am i never getting any notifications from any of the channels? I've done the unsubscribe and then redo, nothing works!
No idea. I’m sure you have notifications on, so are they getting sent to your junk folder?
Me too going through the same thing right now
It’s lame.
I have dealt with Interstate and will never buy them again.
Dang I have always had good luck with interstate warranty there batteries sucks man
I did not. 😂🤣
Sounds like a vehicle problem
Well I’ll be honest, That battery you have calls for maintenance, Have you tried Rewatering with distilled water, and charging for 24-36 hours??? Because that’s what your supposed to do, It’s not interstates fault, It’s fault on the owner and not knowing what your doing! It’s a 5-6 year battery depending on what you went with, first 2 years/ 2 1/2 years free replacement. After that yea you have to pay a small fee. but orileys and auto zone only warranty 1 battery, 1 time after that ur screwed. Interstate on the other hand, Even if you have to pay the small 80$ for a new battery, Your whole 5-6 year warranty starts over! Also it depends on if you cheaper out and got the lesser of the two, If you have a diesel, And you went for cheap, That’s your fault my guy! Should’ve gone for the better, And also, Both of those batteries require you to do the maintenance, 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Interstate makes pretty much all car batteries!
Neil, you touched on a subject that I....shall i say....got a little infuriated with? I USED to buy interstate batteries, cause my dad bought them. His last interstate lasted 10....that's 10 years. Needless to say, interstate has failed us all. And it happens on the next to the last month of their warranty, just like you. I said " I have had it with your crappy batteries" and I left it on the counter, and went to my local car parts place and bought their battery. I was paying, before c-19, $150 / interstate battery. Now they are even more. I would encourage everyone to go with a different brand. Let's put interstate out of business. I wouldn't mind the price, IF THEY LASTED....but they don't!
Sadly, no batteries last ten years anymore. It was the Customer service that really ticked me off.
I had an interstate battery blow up in my face
On a charger?
Batteries are not made the same as before the old batteries from 80s used to last 8 yrs easy also now days a warranty is useless if you buy anything online especially if made in china your lucky to get 31 days to return it with a warranty plus you have to pay for return shipping most of the time.
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I agree.
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I've never had a problem with interstate batteries 🔋 😕
They have turned into garbage.
Must just be the batteries or you have a short drawing down the power. I never had any issues with Interstate batteries.
Horrible experience here. Two batteries went out just after 2 years. Worst the battery store is closed on the weekends and they are open office hours weekdays. Interstate is sucks big time. Stay away from this brand.
Sounds like a bad store.
I hate to say it but. Walmart
Walmart's (N)everstart batteries are by my experiences, THE Worst Quality of ALL Car Batteries.....never had one last past the free exchange Warranty with lots of dead & near dead cold mornings . If you insist upon getting another one of those junk batts, please do yourself a favor & but a new set of jumper cables with it. You'll NEED them.
The Interstate name doesn't have the good reputation that it once had. Selling a cheaper line in the big box stores is never good for a companies name. The key is is to buy batteries from reputal dealers that takes care of you. They love giving advice and want you to be happy with your purchase. Good frustrated dissatisfied customer video.
have used many interstate batteries over 38 years. They have not made a good battery in the last 5 years. I have an 8-year-old interstate in a 2000 Monte Carlo Pace car
and still in good shape. Sometimes set for over 2 months without starting.
You,re wrong.
Interstate battery is supposedly the best... That what I have in my car...
I want a look see myself while they are putting it through their testing...