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Get a jump on a new car battery. Whether you drive a small car or big pickup truck, there's an affordable car battery option for you.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best car batteries.
Our ratings put more weight on our life-test results than reserve capacity and cold-cranking performance; you're likely to find that the trade-off is worth it. We rate batteries in order of overall performance within group sizes and identify models that are sealed and maintenance-free.
. . .Consumer Reports' tests highlight the batteries that offer great performance at reasonable prices
Consumer Reports charges and discharges car batteries from DieHard, Interstate, and other popular brands to find out how long they’ll last
The starter battery may fail while the vehicle is in motion, causing a stall
Follow this step-by-step guide to using jumper cables
The right one can preserve the charge and protect the battery when your car is parked for an extended period
