Car Batteries

Your Car Battery Solution

Each fully backed by our worry-free, nationwide battery warranty, our car batteries deliver the performance you deserve and the quality we've delivered since 1952. After all, there's a reason auto technicians recommend an Outrageously Dependable battery. When you need to be somewhere, you need a car battery you can trust; you need an Interstate battery.

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Car Battery Replacement Lineup

Explore the Interstate range of car batteries, ideal for a variety of vehicle needs. Whether you drive a compact car or a heavy-duty truck, Interstate Batteries provides the power you require. Explore the wide selection of vehicle batteries.

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Platinum Plus Car Batteries

The MTZ absorbed glass-mat (AGM) battery with Pure Matrix power feeds high-performance cars and trucks while serving up powerful engine starts.

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Platinum Car Batteries

The MTX absorbed glass-mat (AGM) battery and enhanced flooded battery (EFB) offer performance in cars and trucks that require an AGM or EFB.

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Gold Car Batteries

Our MTP battery series is engineered with advanced technology for superior performance, offering longer life and high-cranking performance for cars and trucks in cold to moderate climates.

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Silver Car Batteries

Get the longest life and classic performance for cars and trucks in hot to moderate climates with the Interstate Batteries MT battery series.

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M-Line Car Batteries

The Interstate Batteries M-Line for cars and trucks delivers the reliable power you need at a price you like, backed by the quality and service you've come to expect from a brand like Interstate.

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Commercial Truck Batteries

With dependable power for heavy-duty applications, our commercial truck batteries work overtime to deliver the strength and endurance you need to get the job done.

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Interstate car batteries are the reliably performing, trusted choice for both daily commuters and weekend drivers. If you need a dependable battery replacement, Interstate has got you covered. Whether you're replacing a dead car battery, bringing in for battery recycling or upgrading your current battery, Interstate provides Outrageously Dependable^® service, reliable power and competitive battery prices.

FAQs

How to Identify a Faulty Car Battery

Signs of a bad car battery include slow engine cranking, dim headlights or a clicking sound when starting. Other warning signs are a swollen battery case, heavy corrosion on terminals or frequent jump-starts. You can test the battery using a multimeter or get a battery test at an Interstate dealer.

Which Kind of Car Battery Should I Buy?

Select a car battery that matches your owner's manual recommendations for group size and cold-cranking amps (CCA). For modern cars with start-stop systems, absorbed glass-mat (AGM) batteries offer greater durability and handle higher power demands. Older vehicles with fewer electronics often use standard flooded lead-acid batteries, which are reliable and cost-effective.

Some start-stop vehicles may require an Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB), so always check the owner's manual and with your local dealer to verify which battery is recommended.

How Long Does an Auto Battery Last?

Most car batteries last 3 to 5 years, though some may last longer. However, extreme temperatures and infrequent use can shorten a battery’s lifespan.

How Much is a Car Battery?

Car batteries may cost $160 to $300, depending on a battery’s group size and design type, such as whether it’s an AGM or a typical lead-acid battery. Numerous factors can affect the price of a battery, including the structure of the lead plates, the amount of paste material on them and different styles of envelopes. These factors, including the number and thickness of the lead plates and paste material, also contribute to how much power the battery has.

Which is Better, Lead-Acid or AGM?

Some makes and models require an AGM battery and would be damaged by a traditional lead-acid battery. Some vehicles’ alternators aren’t equipped to properly charge an AGM battery, potentially using too much voltage and overheating an AGM. In raw tests of longevity, strength and durability, AGM batteries outperform traditional lead-acid batteries; however, the “better” battery is the one your vehicle requires.