Where to buy the Exide 12V Battery ? Online ?

So you needed a jump start? That's never a good sign.

Check the battery directly, with one of the new gen of electronic load testers. You can buy pro-sumer level versions, for around $60~80. Solar BA9 is one current example.

Automotive retailers typically have pro-level testers of that ilk, will test for free. Dealerships also have them, but will likely charge a diagnostic fee.

 

try the auto parts stores for exide. your battery probaly is bad. aaa has a tester, your screen reading doesn't tell much.

 

You say the AAA guy is wrong, and then you do not post any numbers so we can't really help confirm or deny for you.

But like the others have said get a load test done at your local battery or auto parts store.

 

A replacement doesn't have to be Exide or any other specific brand either.

I don't like dealing with large batteries like that via "mail order" but others seem to be successful.
Pep Boys seems to be good for Prius batteries.
Getting one from a dealer shouldn't be THAT much more expensive.
Call around.

Since you didn't provide any actual data, I suspect that the AAA guy was right........since SOMETHING caused him to be there in the first place.

 

I've got a 4.5 year old Optima Yellow Top in our 2010, who knows. It's still in the pink. But I pamper it with a steady charger diet.

 

I agree with that......but there are others just as good.

 

My experience: Auto parts stores LIE. If you're trying to collect on a free replacement warranty, they will tell you the battery is still good even if it is bad. If they can sell you a new battery they will tell you it's bad when it is actually good. That being said, as someone mentioned before - if you needed a jump, it's probably time for a new battery. In these times of covid19 lockdown, your car is sitting there not being used discharging the battery. If a normal battery gets too far discharged, it damages the battery - sure, you might charge it up again, but its lifetime will be severely stunted. A deep cycle battery such as a yellow top will withstand the discharge better and is designed to take the full discharge - but you will still want to go out and take it for a drive every now and then. I'm having this problem - I'm going for the optima. Have not been able to find the Exide. Elearnaid.com has a good price on them, no core charge, no tax (outside of CA).

 

Get something like Solar BA9, see for yourself.

 

I've always used an old ohm meter (multi meter) that I've had forever. What does the Solar BA9 do for you that a multimeter doesn't?

I ask because I'll buy one if there's good reason to.

Thanks pal.

 

It can measure volts, but it's main function is as an electronic load tester. Voltage can be up or down, but the battery's Cold Cranking Amps are more stable, and indicative of the battery's "health". Automotive battery retailers usually have a pro version of such testers, as do dealership service departments.

 

Yeah I have a Schumacher BT-100. Similar but cheaper. That's how I know auto parts stores lie - but to collect on a battery warranty, you have to let them test it.

 

Unfortunately, I agree with this. The testers need to have the battery ratings 'inputted' prior to testing. I've seen too many times where the parts store "operator" manipulates the ratings of the battery/set points of the tester to make a battery show "good" or "bad" depending on what they need.