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| | Car battery prices depend on the size of the battery (called the group size), the cold cranking amps (CCA) of the battery and the warranty, among other factors.
Assuming you need to replace your old battery, you first need to determine the size (group number) of your current battery. If you go to an auto parts store, they can look it up by your car's make and model. You can also look up the information on AutoBatteries.com. On the AutoZone.com web site, you can specify the make and model of your car, then search for parts specific to your car, though they may list both exact matches and near-matches. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Prices for batteries in group size 24, 65 or 75, three of the most common sizes, can vary from $45 for a battery from a discount store with a 2-3 year free replacement battery warranty and 500-700 claimed Cold Cranking Amps, to $80-$90 for a premium brand battery.
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| What should be included: | - If you need help installing the battery, we called a local AutoZone, a national auto parts store, and they said they would install a battery for free if we purchased it there. They did check the make and model the car first, though.
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| Additional costs: | - In some states, you may be required to pay an additional fee until you drop off your old battery for recycling purposes, at which time your deposit will be returned. In California, the fee is $10.
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| Shopping for a car battery: | - Unless your car is of an unusual make, most auto parts stores will have a battery of the needed size in stock. You can check the web sites of Sears, and AutoZone to compare prices, although they may have different (and less expensive) models in the store.
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Article updated November 2006 |
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