I have started to buy the interstate eco battery line as well in Canada. At about a third or less than most new batteries all in. Only a six month warranty but what is their to lose? If they stand up well for six months they will usually go a reasonable distance. Some newer cars are too battery sensitive to use them.

The `123 diesel battery is 59.00 Canadian. That is only about 40.00 American. I do not trust any battery to last well if not in reasonably constant service. So it is pointless to use batteries approaching two hundred dollars here.

The majority of smaller batteries are even cheaper. They have too many of them in stock so I do not have a clear picture of exactly what they are. What I do know is they solved my battery issues cheap.

I have talked to guys that have used them long term in regular service with no apparent issues. The place I buy them at keep them in the back room so you have to ask. The outer case has obviously been used. Yet they load check as new. They are obviously an interstate distributor. As the large battery delivery trucks are parked there.

I do not believe in reconditioned batteries unless the internal plates are changed. This is a pretty common practice in some parts of the world. .