Usually would purchase battery at Costco but my vehicle has battery under driver's seat instead of in the engine bay like most other vehicles. Knowing that Costco also sources Interstate batteries I decided to check this place out. First came on weekday to get a battery test and I met Mike. Mike was really friendly and knowledgeable on my vehicle, brought out his testing tool and he immediately told me that battery voltage was too low. I already knew that the battery needed to be replaced since cold starts have been sluggish. I decided to make an appointment with Mike and return a couple days later. I was told it would take about an hour and the cost would be much less than what the dealer was going to charge me! When I came in for appointment, Mike was not there yet, but Dina was there to greet me and asked to confirm what battery I needed for my vehicle. Mike then arrived and started working on my vehicle to remove the seat and battery. He then showed me the old original and the new one to be replaced. Mike finished up in 30 minutes, amazing! While Mike was working Dina was friendly in talking about the company and batteries they sell. Service: I am really impressed with the friendly customer service and honest advice from both Dina and Mike. They know how to take care of their customers! Parking: private lot with limited parking in business plaza read more

Great experience. We were traveling through the bay area for medical when our battery went out close to closing time. They loaned us tools to save money on installing the battery. DeAndre was professional and super friendly. And the manager Dina as well. Hi read more

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Bought a new car battery 2 days ago and had them install it there. Today my car won't start. Will update this review upon Interstate making this right. Update: The manager, Dina tested the battery in-store and showed that it was still working. She provided a new battery regardless which I appreciated. Went home and had my brother install the new battery and everything is working fine. I took my car to the mechanic to ensure that everything was alright again, and he believes the previous battery installation was not securely in place. I had paid $40 to have it installed at the store the first time around and once I saw that my brother was able to do it in 5 minutes, I realized I should have done it on my own to begin with. read more

Called for a battery. Rude & Unprofessional. I asked her to repeat the battery model as I didn't hear her the first time, a completely fair and reasonable request when the person breaks up. The woman snapped and raised her voice in a demeaning tone. Completely out of line. Hostile & bullying attitude. I said thanks and hung up. Went to AC Delco instead. Got 1,000% friendlier service and they're actually helpful. They won't snap if you ask them a simple question like repeating themselves because you didn't hear them the first time. DUMP INTERSTATE BATTERIES and go with AC Delco instead, if you want better customer service and a better / stronger battery. Unless you enjoy rude service, bullying, and hostile treatment for an overpriced battery and service. God forbid you ask any simple questions. This place forgets who the customer is. read more

Wife and I had a great experience with Josh and Hunterfor a battery install this afternoon; in and out in minutes. Both were extremely knowledgeable, polite, and I couldn't be happier with the price and service. Much appreciated. read more

Wouldn't tell me if warranty applied to dead battery without charging me money. Taking my business elsewhere

Some of their staff can be rude and not helpful at all. I wish they can train the personnel better. read more

What an amazing experience for a battery install this morning- in and out in under 30 minutes! Great staff, extremely knowledgeable, polite, and I couldn't be happier with the service. Thank you very much. read more

Fair pricing for batteries, friendly and helpful staff......... Staff were kindly enough to review and replace someone car battery. read more

I just took my car keys here this morning to have the fob batteries replaced. They were able to work on it immediately and got it done super quick! I'm really impressed with the service here. They were incredibly nice and tested everything out to make sure it was working as it should. I'm really glad that I brought my car fob batteries here to be fixed as it wasn't that easy. And one of the screws was rusty so they had to use special equipment. I will definitely be back in the future! A great neighborhood gem. read more

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Helpful and friendly staff diagnosing old battery and providing guidance on new battery and flashlights.

If you're looking for batteries, that are hard to find, obscure, this is the place.... They have every battery you could imagine and if they don't have it, they can get it for you...... read more

I'm so happy I used yelp to find this place. The staff technician Sasson, and Dina, the manager, were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Battery change was quickly and expertly done. This is definitely the place to come for batteries! read more

I called yesterday morning to get a quote for their services and was assisted by Mike. I already did some research online and knew what I was looking for but wanted to confirm the quotes for roadside battery swap vs in-store battery swap. It is $30 if you drive to them and $50 if they come to you. Mike suggested the more expensive battery with the higher cold crank but after explaining to me what those higher amps are for, I declined. Being a salesman, he gave me a small pitch but was not overly pushy like other people could be (especially if you are a female-presenting human in the auto industry). I like how he respected my choice and didn't waste my time with useless persuasions. My car's battery had died completely and wouldn't hold a charge. I had already tried jumping it myself but no dice. Mike had an earlier slot open up as we were on the phone and we confirmed a 1-2 pm timeframe. Sassan came around 1:30 pm. He not only swap out my battery with minimal issues, but he also understood my request to have a battery hooked up to my car so my radio wouldn't disconnect (if you know, you know). I appreciated that and it was all done quickly and efficiently. Sassan had a great customer service demeanor and I would recommend him to anyone who needed assistance. Mike got my CC info on the phone afterward and did not repeat the numbers aloud as another reviewer had pointed out. Definitely recommend this all service center for your battery needs. You won't be disappointed! read more

This place is great for all your power needs. They even have solar units that are extremely convenient with awesome prices. And the front desk rep is incredibly helpful. read more

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Went to this San Carlos store for a rare type of battery for garage door remote control, after not finding it at Target. Friendly service in the store, called ahead and got someone on the line quickly, and reasonable prices. I dont think of battery places often, but Interstate is first in my mind when the need arises. Thanks Interstate! read more

Straightforward and personalized service to get a new battery from my verbal description. Their stock is not comprehensive like Amazon though. read more

Always has a pleasant experience here. Employees are nice and helpful. I almost always come here to change watch batteries, car key batteries, and anything else that may need a more specialized battery. They replace it out for free. Easy parking, plus! read more

Great batteries and great service! My battery drained because my car was sitting for awhile. They charged it for free.

It's winter and we know what that means - dead car battery. Yup! My battery that was only purchased a few years back (from someplace else) decided to slowly die, giving me enough juice to confidently get me from Point A to Point B after a jump, but not holding on to any charge once she fell back to sleep. After much frustration from having to carry a charge pack in my trunk, I decided to hunt for a battery replacement. This was kind of a big deal since the other battery was only a few year's old. Come to find out, my car is very particular and not only needs a certain type of battery that isn't carried everywhere, but can't be installed except by a specialist with an uncommon tool. Heck, even Costco couldn't help me out! I called around (and cried a little because of the high price for this battery), but found that Interstate offered a competitive price with a 5-year warranty. That sold me! I headed right over and they helped me without a wait. It's kind of strange that they are a store front and do all the work in the parking lot, but don't let this fool you into thinking they aren't a classy joint. This was one of the best automotive experiences ever! Good conversation and a short wait for them to install my battery was only topped by the Yelp deal for $15 off of my purchase. A smoking good deal from a rock solid business! If you need a new battery, I cannot say enough good things about Interstate All Battery Center. They are the cream of the crop! read more

Interstate All Battery Center of Redwood City, CA - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Redwood City, California

Great experience here after a very bad one at Nofolk Auto service. Those at Norfolk Auto service were incapable of even testing the batteries. Interstate tested them, removed them from my RV and replaced them (from beginning to end) in about 20 mins from me walking into the store. Labor was $40 for them to install them. Great service for very high quality sealed batteries that will more than likely last me 5 years of continuous use. read more

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Just adding to the 5 star experience with this business. Dina (hopefully spelled correctly) is impressively knowledgeable in her trade and honored the warranty on my truck battery. I have purchased many types of batteries from Interstate. Truck, RV, Marine, the tiny round batteries and even picked up a couple of portable flashlights. We are lucky to have this business so close to home. Go here. You won't be disappointed. read more

Manager is the nicest person ever! couldn't recommend this place more solely based off of the incredible customer service and help the manager provided for me. read more

Had to have my 2015 Honda original car battery jumped (not by Interstate) in the morning at 9AM because it would not start. I drove the car 45 minutes to Interstate where they found the battery was not holding a charge due to it's age. I paid for a new one and left with a brand new battery installed less than 15 minutes later! This place definitely provided fast, efficient and friendly service. I did not compare prices of other places as I usually would do, and it may have cost a bit more here but Interstate made the process so quick and easy! Based on the reputation of the battery and company I feel good about my decision and hope this battery lasts as long as the original. read more

I needed a battery installed in my car at home... Sussan, the owner was beyond helpful, on time, and then came back to install a trickle charger! Ten Star service and courtesy!! HigBLU recommend! read more

I have purchased batteries from the Redwood City store in the past but a week or so ago I needed to replace the battery in my wife's car. I drove over to Interstate and was greeted by Mike V. He was knowledgeable and very professional. Mike is also very personable. He offered to install the battery while I waited and about 15 minutes later... new battery installed... I was ready to get back on the road. A good part of those 15 minutes was spent talking about sports, and a lot of that conversation centered on Mike's coaching youth basketball. You could tell he was proud of his team; you could tell those kids were lucky to have him as a coach. It is way cool to find a local merchant who is involved with the community in a meaningful way. Mike V takes care of his customers during the regular work day, and he serves as a role model for kids when the workday is done. Mike V wants to earn your business and your respect... he can do both. read more

I had a battery that a mechanic told me was low on power but not quite dead. Not wanting to wait for it to die and leave me stranded, I called this shop. I had an Interstate battery in the truck from the previous owner. I called ahead to make sure they were open and drove over. The curb-side service was great (despite a cramped parking situation for that building). Got my battery tested to confirm its status. Yep - time to replace. The staff were helpful and considerate with Covid protocols (all staff wore face-coverings, practiced distancing, even offered me hand sanitizer before i had to sign paperwork). Clearly they wanted to help keep the shop open and their customers - which makes it easy to recommend them. Battery works great (of course). read more

Just a phone call, reel them make model and go and pickup. They will often times have high end versions as an option. They had my battery ready for pickup. Don't forget to drop off or have your core (old battery) handy: the core was $17.00. read more

Interstate All Battery Center of Redwood City, CA - One of the best batteries you can buy. Thank you John! - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Redwood City, California

Update: John from Interstate got back to me and said his employee was mistaken, and they do offer roadside battery replacement. He apologized for the employee's mistake and quoted me a reasonable price to come replace the battery. He offered a discount for the inconvenience, which I appreciated. He showed up personally, got there early, and replaced my battery quickly. I would highly recommend Interstate, and plan to use them in the future. If you need a roadside battery replacement and an employee is confused or says they don't offer it, make sure to ask for John or another manager, because they do offer it. read more

Everything was great! I brought my car here in the morning because it needed a new battery. Previously, I was told by Subaru I needed a new one and they quoted me a very high price to have it done (the dealership would take hours to install as well). I decided to bring my car to Interstate Battery instead and I'm glad I did. From beginning to end the service and quality was the best! The whole process was very fast and the price was more than worth it. I'm happy to have found a great and trustworthy place nearby. I definitely will be a returning customer! I highly recommend Interstate Battery in Redwood City! read more

I got a note from Interstate. Said I threatened to sue. No, I promised to let a lot of people know their poor warranty and high cost BEFORE they buy. This is my 3rd battery and ALL crapped out past a year. It only gets worse. Turns out I was indeed wrong. Their $365 batteries DO NOT come with a one year warranty as told to me by the store. They clarified that their WARRANTY IS ONLY 6 MONTHS !!!! And told me they are rare and discontinued anyway, So "too bad". Instead, I found better battery and half the cost at Odyssey and their warranty is 3 YEARS, and not even pro-rated. https://www.odysseybatteries.com As I said first: Buyer beware. read more

I needed a battery for my 1987 Volvo (yes, in 2019) and this is THE place! The staff are the nicest people ever and made sure I was set up with everything I needed for my wonderful old car. I bought a battery charger there for a great price, since I don't use this vehicle very often. But it starts like a tiger now with the new battery. Btw for a few bucks more they installed the battery in very little time, I was actually not even done looking around the store when the my car was ready to go. Bottom line though, this is THE place to get a battery for your car. Don't hesitate, you'll be happy here! Keep them in business and don't order your next battery from Amazon! read more

These guys are so money! I have been here on two different occasions, for an emergency car battery replacement. The service is fantastic! They charge $30 bucks to install your new battery, which great, if you don't want to mess with returning your old battery later for disposal. This battery replacement was this past Monday. I had to get a jump and drove directly to Interstate. The guy who helped me, installed the battery, corrected the vent tubing and replaced the battery cover clips, which were missing. This place offers "old school" service, which has largely been forgotten. Interstate Battery is the place to go, for all your battery needs! read more

My 2013 car battery gave up one morning. And I am not the 'jump start' guy, so had to call someone for installation. After calling couple of other local car services, Interstate customer representative agreed to help us out within an hour. Customer Service : Great Lady on phone was nice and patiently listened to me even when I was spelling out my long email address. Service : Great As they promised, Sasan showed up within an hour. He was nice guy and completed battery installation in about 15 minute or so. Pricing : Expensive For my 2013 sedan, battery was 145$, home installation charges were 80$, Tax 16$ for a grant total of 244$, so yeah it is pricey. Now I do not have any prior experience with car batteries (hence needed to pay that much!), but yeah if you can buy battery from Costco or know how to jump start your car, you can save some bucks. I also did not like that payment was done via call where Sasan (quite loudly) spelled out my credit card to lady in store. Would be nice if they can carry credit card swipe machine with them. Overall was happy with the service. read more

Prompt and detailed reply to my request for a quote, quickly scheduled service and provided service on-time, in record speed, with no hassle and the bonus of a great big smile from a super friendly technician. Very pleased. read more

Arrived a few minutes before 8:30AM to beat the crowd. We were greeted kindly by Mike who was knowledgeable, upfront about costs, and worked efficiently. He installed the new battery and took the time to make sure everything checked out. @Mike, thanks for making our battery replacement a pleasant experience! Highly recommend Interstate All Battery center for their friendly service, quick turnaround times, and transparent pricing. read more

I can confirm that all of these excellent reviews are legit after my just completed visit. BMW quoted me an insane price for battery replacement so I popped into Interstate after looking at their web site. I was instantly greeted by one of their friendly staff and he was available to begin the installation right away. It was completed in just over 20 minutes for half of what BMW wanted. Really terrific service!! read more

I called Mike and we set up a home battery Instal for my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I had ankle surgery in March of 2916 and my 6 year old original battery was dead. Mike arrived on time as promised. It's not a simple install. At the end of the installation, the car was not showing any signs of power. Mike seemed to think that a Squirrel or rodent made a home in my engine as something ran out of the hood when opened. As a complete surprise, Mike gave me a discount on the installation price since the car would not fire up. This was a complete surprise as I did not ask for this. I later had the car towed to my mechanic. All in all, I felt Mike gave me a professional installation and honest work on my car. I highly recommend this location for any battery needs or installation. read more

I went to Costco hoping to get a new battery and they didn't even sell an Interstate Battery that fit my car. Luckily, I found this place on Yelp and decided to check it out. They had a battery for my car and installed it on the spot in less than 10 minutes (small fee). I'm glad they disposed the old one for me. Great service, no complaints. read more

First off, they have ONLY batteries--ANY battery! Then the COLORS hit you -- like a green, red, and white Nascar Racer exploded and covered everything in sight in energizing Christmas paint. Then the niceness of the dudes and the ease of the experience hits you and you leave thinking -- this battery store is badass!! 5 S T A R S * ANY BATTERY AN AVERAGE JOE COULD NEED Even an above-average Jonathan's needs would probably be covered. * SUPER-CHARGED SERVICE Sassan and John have the warmth and charm of small town grocers--such easy-to-talk-to gents. Ask them anything -- I did. They told me everything in the store has a 1-year warranty, and that they stand behind everything even further. If it's not working right, come in and they'll fix it. Hey, 33 five-star reviews and 1 four-star review says a lot! * DISCOUNTS ABOUND I got a sweet 30%+ discount on watch batteries, and there are Yelper discounts -- $20 store coupon for only $10, and a watch battery replacement special for $6. * MAD SKILLS :::: Sassan is an electrical engineer, and John has built custom battery packs for 20 years. :::: Beyond batteries, they fix all manner of smartphone glass screens. * SWEET & INTERESTING INTERSTATE XTRAS :::: They donate a portion of every alkaline battery sale to the Red Cross. :::: 2013 & 2014, Kyle Busch drove the Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry to Victory at the Auto Club Speedway. read more

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