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I have read internet stories about the company being purchased, and that the new product isn't as good? Any truth, or just another internet rumor?



Optima was purchased by Johnson Controls (Interstate batteries) in 2000. I personally am not aware of any issues. Any time I have had someone complain about them getting a "bad" battery, it ends up being an alternator that is too small, over charging or corrosion in the wiring.