Has my battery had the "Richard"

[the evil twin]

Aftermarket batteries are normally only good for a couple of years - not like the standard Nissan Batteries that seem to last and last, but i use the Optima Yellow for my auxilliary and they are pretty good.

Agree most Batteries are shyte.

I use Caterpillar Batteries... under $200 for an N70ZZ, 3 year Aus wide warranty and last 5 to 6 years with normal maint.