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 Do Not Buy an Optima Battery! Jul 21, 2010
Do not buy an Optima Battery, ever, I cannot stress this enough. The battery was working fine for about four months and then suddenly it would not hold a charge. Thinking it was the alternator (it couldn't be the battery, its brand new after all), my shop tested the alternator, starter, and battery. The alternator and starter came back as working just fine. The battery on the other hand came back bad. As the battery comes with a 36 month warranty I contacted Optima to try and resolve the issue. NOTE: OPTIMA WILL NOT WARRANTY ANY BATTERIES PURCHASED THROUGH AMAZON. Optima basically told me that I had to take the battery back where I purchased it. I told them it was Amazon and they stated that they never recommend someone buy a battery through Amazon because Amazon will not honor the warranty. They basically told me that the warranty is worthless. I tried contacting Amazon, who never responded to my repeated inquiries.
My mechanic also told me that he tells everyone to never buy Optima batteries, as he has had nothing but trouble with them. Also note, Optima batteries cannot be recharged like a conventional battery and must go through a long complicated process to get them to charge. Your can read about how to recharge an Optima battery on their website. The process is pretty ridiculous.
The bottom line is I would never recommend an Optima battery to anyone and will never again purchase one myself. However, if you are dead set on buying an Optima, DO NOT PURCHASE IT THROUGH AMAZON! Amazon may be slightly cheaper, but they will not honor the warranty, try Kragen or Napa or another local shop. Or you can try a reputable online parts supplier like Summit Racing, but don't buy it from Amazon.
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Battery is great but Amazon's shipping sucks! Please read... May 13, 2010
I'm a huge fan of Amazon.com, however there shipping methods have proven to not be so great. Today things were taken to another level, when an Optima battery I purchased from them started leaking out bubbling battery acid when I began to charge it to prepare it for installation. Thank goodness this happened on the floor of the shop and not in the car. Their idea of properly shipping a battery involves slapping a shipping label on the side of it. Zero packaging, no box, nothing. After calling Optima they told me that this has happened before with Amazon. I called Amazon and they promptly issued me a full refund but that still left me with no battery. I needed a model 25 redtop and after calling around a bit on the forth call I located a 25/75 model that would do the trick. Completed the installation with the new battery and it works like a charm.
Great battery, just don't order it from Amazon.
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 Thanks Amazon! Jan 24, 2010
I have owned several Optima Red and Yellow top batteries, and these are about as good as it gets. To get any better, you'd have to spend twice as much money.
This was my first Optima battery purchase from Amazon. Order processing and shipping was first rate (as usual). The 'doorstep' price (with free super saver shipping) was better than any I found online or at a local retailer- and I spent a lot of time researching my purchase beforehand.
Changing a car battery usually only takes a few minutes and a few wrenches or sockets, and I'm sure that as long as you choose the right size battery for your car it will work well. The application guide on the item page accurately included my vehicle.
I have to say that I had a little problem with my shipment arriving damaged, but Amazon stepped right up to the plate and hit a home run with their first-rate customer service. I was initially hesitant to purchase this because of the 'no returns on hazardous stuff' disclaimer, but rest assured that Amazon stands behind its products. And after my experience, I would strongly recommend Amazon for a car battery purchase.
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 Red Top battery Sep 29, 2009
battery lighter than anticipated, when compared to OEM model. great starting power. smaller than anticipated.
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Optima Batteries Praise Mar 24, 2009
Installing the battery on a 2001 Acura CL was simple. Perfect mounting was accomplished thanks to the two height trays that also serve as terminal protectors during shipping. As a precaution, I recommend charging the battery prior to installing. Personally I used the Deltran Battery Tender Junior 12-Volt 750 mA Battery Charger which I had previously purchased.
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