NGK Spark Plugs

[maverickfhs]

Shopping around for NGK 6994 spark plugs. Looking on AZ and AAP, they are $10/ea : https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-u...plug/441325_0_0

While same plug can be had for for less than $6/ea : https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-pcs-Acura-Honda-V6-Accord-MDX-TL-NGK-Laser-Iridium-Spark-Plugs-IZFR6K11-6994/182896656127?epid=656533098&hash=item2a957d7eff:g:BzcAAOSwH3haCQkQ&vxp=mtr

Even RA is selling them around $9, why such a huge difference?

 

[skyactiv]

Google fake NGK spark plugs. I would buy them locally from a trusted source.

 

[maverickfhs]

Saw these, wow: https://www.driven2automotive.com/blog/w...em-august-2017/

https://www.scc-racing.com/racing-blog/warning-non-genuine-spark-plugs

 

[maverickfhs]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
Google fake NGK spark plugs. I would buy them locally from a trusted source.


Thanks, that's exactly what I did

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: maverickfhs
Saw these, wow: https://www.driven2automotive.com/blog/w...em-august-2017/

https://www.scc-racing.com/racing-blog/warning-non-genuine-spark-plugs


Unbelievable what they will knock off. Walbro pumps and ebay injectors are another one.

http://walbrofuelpumps.com/best-tips-for-spotting-fake-walbro-255

 

[slacktide_bitog]

The price at AAP is only $7 each when you use promo code HXH9BX

 

[maverickfhs]

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
The price at AAP is only $7 each when you use promo code HXH9BX

Thanks, I would rather buy from them, at least a good quality product(hopefully)

 

[Kira]

The 3 AAP stores I've dealt with are good.
Bergenfield, NJ
New Milford, CT
Ticonderoga, NY
Good, personalized service but not always the place for timely delivery of foreign car parts.

 

[Linctex]

I got my Iridium NGK's from AutoZone with a nice discount applied.

Definitely be aware counterfeit plugs -
if you have an Engine like my SOHC Ford 4.6,
it isn't a job you would like to do twice.

 

[maverickfhs]

Originally Posted By: Linctex
I got my Iridium NGK's from AutoZone with a nice discount applied.

Definitely be aware counterfeit plugs -
if you have an Engine like my SOHC Ford 4.6,
it isn't a job you would like to do twice.


Curious, how good was discount on AZ?

 

[4ever4d]

I recently purchased (4) NGK 6994 from Amazon for $24 and some change knowing nothing about the fakes being around. I wonder what the chances of them being fakes are.

 

[maverickfhs]

Originally Posted By: 4ever4d
I recently purchased (4) NGK 6994 from Amazon for $24 and some change knowing nothing about the fakes being around. I wonder what the chances of them being fakes are.


Curious, how did you buy them for $24 and from AZ they are going to be legit!

At least, I hope so?

 

[MaximaGuy]

Go to the dealership and pay the price and move on. Stop monkeying around with OEM plugs sold eslewhere

 

[researcher]

I usually get my NGK plugs at NAPA. No fakes there.

 

[researcher]

i have to update.. I did buy NGK plugs (for the civic) at Amazon. It was sold/shipped by Amazon. So I don't think Amazon itself is selling fakes. The plugs look exactly like what I'd expect down to every marking. They're real NGK's.. I would stay away from the independent sellers though.

 

[maverickfhs]

Originally Posted By: researcher
i have to update.. I did buy NGK plugs (for the civic) at Amazon. It was sold/shipped by Amazon. So I don't think Amazon itself is selling fakes. The plugs look exactly like what I'd expect down to every marking. They're real NGK's.. I would stay away from the independent sellers though.


How much did you pay for each?

 

[researcher]

Originally Posted By: maverickfhs
Originally Posted By: researcher
i have to update.. I did buy NGK plugs (for the civic) at Amazon. It was sold/shipped by Amazon. So I don't think Amazon itself is selling fakes. The plugs look exactly like what I'd expect down to every marking. They're real NGK's.. I would stay away from the independent sellers though.


How much did you pay for each?


hey maverick.. I'll go check what I paid for each. Actually it was a box of 4 cost $13, that's how it's sold. No problem, I needed 4. So 13/4= $3.25 each. They're the copper core plugs that the civic uses.

EDIT: These plugs are for my 96 project civic car. They used copper core plugs in those engines.

 

[Omahaug]

RockAuto has the plugs considerably cheaper than Honda does for the same plugs, just not in a Honda box.

I bought my plugs from RockAuto but never installed them. I too was worried about counterfeit plugs. I generally only buy my parts OEM directly from an online dealership unless I know I want aftermarket (usually things like reman. calipers I go AM). For aftermarket I usually only buy from RockAuto unless I can find a good price from another reputable seller.

I never buy my parts directly from individual people like on eBay or Amazon Marketplace. Too risky for me.

I will say though RockAuto has taken a nosedive in terms of quality and customer service. May stop going there too if I can find the same prices elsewhere.