![]() It’s okay to neglect the battery in most cars but when it comes to Mercedes-Benz cars they are the soul of the vehicle. There are several factors to consider when you are choosing a Mercedes-Benz battery. ![]() You may have a Bosch battery that lasts over 10 years, and the next one only lasts two years. The point is that Bosch batteries are usually rebranded batteries supplied by one of the major car battery manufacturers in the world, such as Exide and Johnson Controls. As far as we know, the Bosch batteries may very well be produced in the same assembly lines as Everlast batteries sold at WalMart and manufactured by Johnson Controls. That contract may have been changed by now, though. Bosch batteries are typically sold in Pep Boys stores. Johnson Controls also makes interstate batteries.Īccording to a Reuters article in 2008, Exide was contracted to supply Bosch-branded batteries. Overall a good choice and can often be found at NAPA stores. Interstate offers most battery size groups, including a battery that is an exact fit for Mercedes-Benz cars. Interstate batteries have been on the market for decades. There is an interesting Advance Auto Parts battery review that you may want to read before you purchase an AutoCraft battery. The last AutoCraft Silver battery we purchased from Advance Auto Parts lasted exactly thirteen months. We are not saying anything is wrong with AutoCraft Gold batteries sold at Advance Auto Parts or Duralast sold at AutoZone, but based on our experience, they wouldn’t be our first choice. Eventually, you may spend hundreds of dollars troubleshooting electrical malfunctions when the root of the problem has been an underperforming battery. ![]() These batteries may continue to crank and start the engine just fine, but they don’t perform well under frequent high-power demands. The problem with the inexpensive batteries is that you may eventually start experiencing electrical problems such as ESP or AirBag warning lights on the dashboard. You should get at least two to three years out of these batteries, even if they are economy batteries. It is convenient to purchase these batteries because some stores even install them for free. ![]() They may have a one, two, or three-year warranty. These are sold at WalMart, Advance Auto, and AutoZone stores. ![]()
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