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Life time warranty on ignition coils

Old Sep 18, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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For the most part I give the customer the benefit of the doubt. Other times I have honda guys who try to warranty distributors, and I quickly realize they are bringing in a different part from another car or for one of their friends.

And, 9krpmrx8, by ethics I really only meant what I could but wouldn't do for myself while on the job.

Like any other corp, it's not the guy in the store dictating pricing. It's the analysts up above and being honest our prices are right on par, if not better, than most autoparts stores. We're not ebay or a flee market, after all.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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I think O'Reliy price is alright.

too bad nothing in NYC. Autozone is a rip off (most of the time), I do most shoppings at Advance auto these days.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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All the stores are the same for the most part but i do like Advanced best. But sometimes one has something the other does not so usually I end up shopping at all of them if I need something.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Options baby.

Have I mentioned that I'm using those BWD coils in my car? So far no problems about 10k miles.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
I think O'Reliy price is alright.

too bad nothing in NYC. Autozone is a rip off (most of the time), I do most shoppings at Advance auto these days.

I have an Advanced Auto down the street from me and the guys in there have always been helpful and know what they got. I stay away from Auto Zone if I can help it.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Targatheory
Options baby.

Have I mentioned that I'm using those BWD coils in my car? So far no problems about 10k miles.
Cuz its the same exact coils from Japan. Obviously no issue.

Originally Posted by aaiceman
I have an Advanced Auto down the street from me and the guys in there have always been helpful and know what they got. I stay away from Auto Zone if I can help it.
same here.

The 3 Autozones around me are loaded with rude people. something to do with minimum wage I guess? at 7.15 an hour I can't expect too much "customer service" can I ?

I almost always go Advance Auto even tho its like 15 miles away from where I live. people are more friendly and "willing" to find parts for me.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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I've seen stock coils go over 100k miles.

Your better off getting after market coils.

Then you never have to replace them.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
The 3 Autozones around me are loaded with rude people. something to do with minimum wage I guess? at 7.15 an hour I can't expect too much "customer service" can I ?

I almost always go Advance Auto even tho its like 15 miles away from where I live. people are more friendly and "willing" to find parts for me.
I'm lucky Autozone closest to me one guy (manager or assitant) has an FC and another has an FE.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
This is a good deal if you want factory type coils.

But my problem with OEM type coils is that if they are going out it can ruin your cat and possibly your engine. By the time you realize it, the damage may be done. We just installed the BHR kit in grungepup's car a couple of weeks ago and three of his factory coils had huge white spots on them and they were only 20,000 miles old.

I went through three sets of factory coils before installing the BHR kit at 96,000 and all of the failed coils (tested at dealer) had white spots on them as well. For me it wasn't totally a big deal since I had an extended bumper to bumper warranty that covered them but it was still a hassle. I am not aware of any BHR coils ever failing.
The white spots are NOT an indication that the coils are going bad. There is a test using a VOM meter to test the resistance across the contacts. In theory, you could also test with a scope or a timing light.
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