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HomeAutomotiveReplacement PartsBatteriesOptima Batteries 8022-091 75/25 RedTop Starting Battery |
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19 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent Battery, Just Beware When Purchasing Online Feb 10, 2011
By tomcat9
Optima batteries, by virtue of their spiral cell design and construction, there is not a wet- or gel-cell lead-acid battery out there that can compare in terms of charging efficiency and durability. However, do not purchase this through Amazon -- it is NOT an authorized Optima dealer. Only an authorized Optima dealer, where you made your purchase, is obligated to replace a defective Optima battery with a new Optima. Check the Optima website for authorized dealers.
The above said, Optima batteries are better purchased at your local auto parts store that is an authorized dealer for the following reasons:
1. In the event of a warranty issue, it will be a simple swap.
2. Eliminate the wait and reduce shipping angst. Although an Optima battery is quite rugged, when shipped in a flimsy cardboard box and then tossed around and dropped by a careless courier, the impact by the battery's heavy bulk can cause its plastic case and the internal connections to weaken, crack, or break.
3. You can visually inspect a unit for physical damage from mishandling. Missing retaining fingers around the vent covers is a subtle but tell-tale sign that the unit has been mishandled.
4. You can check the voltage before walking out of the store with your new battery.
Hint: This is a long-lived product -- purchase through a store chain (franchise) if you anticipate relocating within three years, and do not lose your receipt.
If you insist on purchasing an Optima battery online, your best bet is to order from Optima itself directly. This is the only instance that Optima (the manufacturer) will deal with you directly and give you a replacement battery. Otherwise, all warranty issues are addressed through the authorized dealer where you purchased your Optima battery.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Great replacement battery Apr 02, 2009
By N. Bell
My 2002 vette needed a new battery and instead of buying the OEM Delco I decided on the Optima RedTop for a lot less money and more starting power. The engine never cranked better on start up.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
optima makes awesome batteries Oct 08, 2008
By T. Nolte
ive been using the dual purpose blue tops in my boat and have been so impressed with them that ive put one of these in my truck.
when you think about how much you depend on the thing its pretty reasonable to spend the extra money IF the product is true to its claims.
in my experience these things are worth paying extra for. i never worry about them.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Broken battery Jan 19, 2011
By Nathan R. Curtner
"TerrorCuda65"
Bought this battery to replace the 8-year old identical one in my 1965 Barracuda. Packaging was insufficient, box was intact but only brown paper was used to cushion the battery from shifting and impact. Result: broken battery- exposing interior cell. Contacted Optima, it cannot be used or warrantied. Amazon won't return it, either. $140 for a paperweight? I will try to contact the shipper to see what they can do, if anything. Before, I would've bought anything from Amazon, but now I think I'll pass.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Longest battery life ever! May 16, 2011
By Pete
My Optima red top battery finally died for good this week. This is not a bad thing because I purchased it new in 1997! That's right... 14 years and four cars later, time to buy another red top!Optima Batteries 8020-164 35 RedTop Starting Battery
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