13 best brands of ignition coils

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The most important node in the ignition system of gasoline engines is the coil. It is installed not only in cars, but also in garden, motorcycle, water-motor equipment. The most difficult mission is entrusted to the ignition coil. It converts the voltage in the on-board network from 12 V to 50000 V. Such a powerful current is required to obtain a stable spark between the contacts of the candle. It is clear that not a single high-quality node will be able to work in such a hard mode for a long time. Therefore, car owners often face the question of choosing a new ignition coil. Our experts will help you deal with the peculiarities of buying this critical spare part.

Ignition coil selection criteria

Design features. The ignition coil consists of several parts.

1. The basis of this complex technical device is the core. For its manufacture, transformer steel is used.

2. Copper wire 0,1 mm thick is wound around the core. The number of winding turns reaches 25 thousand.

3. The outer winding is made of thicker copper wire (0,8 mm), but the number of turns is reduced to 250-400.

4. The ignition coil cover is made of a dielectric material. Outside, leads are cast for connection with candles and the on-board network.

Varieties. Before you go for the coil, you should find out what kind of ignition system is installed in the car.

1. If the car is equipped with a distribution type ignition system, then only one coil is used. It distributes high voltage current to all candles.

2. A more modern type are twin coils. They are used on those engines where the pistons move in pairs. Most often in cars there are varieties of DIS and DIS-COP.

3. From the latest developments, experts have identified individual coils. Each of them is responsible for sparking in only one candle. The ignition system without high voltage wires is designated COP.

Ignition Coil Malfunction Symptoms. Over time, the automotive voltage converter loses its power. This moment can be determined by the following symptoms:

1. unstable engine operation;

2. smoke in the exhaust pipe;

3. decrease in power;

4. high gasoline consumption;

5. difficulty starting the engine;

6. vibration during engine operation.

We have selected 13 of the best manufacturers of ignition coils for our review. All of them sell their products on the Russian market. When allocating places, the opinion of the expert community and the reviews of domestic motorists were taken into account

Rating of the best manufacturers of ignition coils

NGK

Rating: 5.0

The most titled manufacturer of automotive components is the Japanese company NGK. It supplies ignition coils, spark plugs, sensors, high-voltage wires to conveyors of well-known car factories (VW, Nissan, GM, Fiat, Mazda). For a hundred years of history, the company has won many awards at prestigious exhibitions. Of the latest achievements, experts noted the gold received at the Equip Auto exhibition for innovation. The brand catalog contains over 2000 items of auto parts. For high quality, the brand takes first place in our rating.

Motorists have no complaints about the performance of NGK ignition coils. The module steadily increases the voltage, providing powerful sparking. Of the shortcomings, only the high price can be distinguished.

Bosch

Rating: 4.9

The German company Bosch is considered a trendsetter in the field of automotive electrics. Engineers and designers of the company are constantly developing new units. One of the latest innovations was a plastic ignition coil. Thanks to the introduction of new materials, the manufacturer managed to reduce the weight of the product, increase resistance to vibration, temperature changes, and power surges. The experts liked the ignition coils with a diagnostic function, which allows timely detection of deviations in operation. The brand takes second place in the ranking, second only to the winner in protecting products from fakes.

Domestic car owners tested the performance of Bosch ignition coils both on foreign cars and on domestic Ladas. Negative feedback comes only about counterfeit.

Valeo

Rating: 4.8

Another European manufacturer boasts a glorious history. The French company Valeo was founded in 1923. Today it is the largest concern, which has 128 production sites scattered across 26 countries. During this time, the manufacturer has developed a wide range of auto parts. Many components (candles, ignition coils, high-voltage wires) are supplied to conveyors of well-known car factories. Auto components under the Valeo brand are very popular in the domestic spare parts market. Experts gave the brand the bronze of our rating.

Users in reviews praise the quality of French ignition coils. Problem parts enter the Russian trade network only from Asian branches.

Beru

Rating: 4.7

The German company BERU has a reputation as a reliable supplier of ignition systems. Auto components of this manufacturer are supplied to the conveyors of many car factories and to the spare parts market. The company boasts its own research and development center and 16 production sites in different parts of the world. Experts note a high level of discipline, it is not without reason that all factories have been certified ISO 9001 and QS 9000. The brand catalog includes over 2000 items of parts, ignition coils, candles, capacitors, contacts, etc. are especially popular with motorists.

The trade mark receives a wooden medal of our rating. Users note the ease of installation and connection. But there are also short-lived products.

Hella

Rating: 4.6

One of the oldest companies in Europe is the German company Hella. It was founded in 1899. Since then, the company’s employees have developed many innovative products, and they continue their rationalization work today. More than 150 patents are registered every year. The brand’s production facilities are concentrated in 35 countries around the world, where 118 branches operate. Experts note the trusting attitude of motorists to the products of the German company. In 2012, the first wholesale warehouse appeared on the territory of our country, where there are up to 4000 items of parts.

Domestic motorists appreciated the quality of automotive optics, ignition systems and other spare parts. Users are wary only of products that arrived from China.

Delphi

Rating: 4.5

Delphi, an American company, has been supplying products to the auto parts market for over 100 years. It specializes in the development and production of parts and assemblies in the field of auto electronics. The company supplies the lion’s share of ignition coils, spark plugs, high-voltage wires to the secondary market. Experts note a large volume of sales for export, parts go to all continents. Russian specialists tested Delphi ignition coils in 2015. The advantages of the nodes, in their opinion, should include high quality workmanship and the use of selected raw materials. The brand is in the TOP-6 of our rating for high accuracy.

Many Russian car owners consider Delphi ignition coils to be the best in terms of price and quality. But they need to be handled carefully, the parts are afraid of dirt and moisture.

Bremen

Rating: 4.4

Since 1927, the German company Bremi has been producing spare parts for cars. The first product to roll off the factory assembly line was a spark plug. As the enterprise developed, it became larger, laboratories appeared, branches were built. The manufacturer constantly expanded the range of its products. Today, motorists are offered a wide range of ignition coils, spark plugs, high-voltage wires, contact groups, etc. Experts have no complaints about the quality of German spare parts. Details with a characteristic red stripe can be found under the hood of brand new BMWs and VWs.

The seventh position in our rating is due to the presence of counterfeit products on the Russian market. Therefore, the manufacturer should take care to protect their products from fakes.

SAT:

Rating: 4.3

SAT is China’s largest auto parts manufacturer. The production sites of this brand are located in 10 countries of the world. In the manufacturer’s catalog, you can find ignition coils, spare parts for the chassis, bearings, oil seals, etc. Auto components are made for different brands of cars. Most of the products are supplied to the secondary market. In a short time, the Chinese company managed to establish itself well in Russia. Experts explain this fact by a competent pricing policy with good quality.

Due to the high popularity under the SAT brand, a lot of counterfeit products began to appear. This is noted by users who are faced with poor quality and fragility of ignition coils. The brand takes 8th place in the ranking.

AMD

Rating: 4.2

AMD was created to promote auto parts for Asian cars. It supplies components to the assembly lines of GM, SsangYoung, KIA and Hyundai car factories. The company effectively fights counterfeit products by working directly with trusted manufacturing plants. The catalog contains a variety of spare parts, from ignition coils to cylinder heads. Since the company’s warehouses are constantly updating the assortment, the quality of parts of the same name may differ slightly. A batch of Korean parts can be replaced by Chinese parts.

Domestic motorists also noticed unstable quality. Therefore, the brand is only in the 9th place in the ranking.

CADIC

Rating: 4.1

For more than 15 years, the Chinese company CADIC has been developing and manufacturing dry ignition coils. Thanks to its own research and development center, the company has managed to ensure the high quality of its products. For the reliability of ignition coils, experts included the brand in the TOP-10 of our rating. The production capacity of the plant is more than 6 million spare parts. About 90% of the parts are exported, while more than half of the goods go to the conveyors of automobile plants. There are over 600 items in the catalog. The company has international certificates ISO 14001, IATF16949:2016, confirming high quality.

So far in our country, not all motorists trust CADIC ignition coils. But more and more users confirm the good quality of the brand.

PATRON

Rating: 4.0

A huge line of auto parts is supplied to the Russian market by the Chinese company PATRON. The manufacturer took care not only of the owners of foreign cars, but also of fans of Lada cars. PATRON factories produce ignition coils, automotive optics, filter elements, suspension parts, steering gear and brake system parts. All production sites are ISO/TS 16949 and ISO14001 certified. Branches are already open in Russia and Belarus. Experts consider the position of the manufacturer, which is looking for the optimal balance between price and quality, to be correct.

More and more supporters of PATRON spare parts are becoming in our country. Users note affordable prices, a one-year warranty and reliability of parts. But defective products sometimes end up in Russian stores.

ERA

Rating: 3.9

The Italian company ERA has focused on the production of parts for automotive electrics. The manufacturer has succeeded in this direction, the products are supplied to consumers from 70 countries of the world. Russian motorists are well aware of ignition coils, sensors, electric pumps and switches. The brand’s catalog has 14 sections, and the total number of commodity items exceeded 11000. Experts drew attention to the fact that ERA is engaged in the resale of premium class parts in its own packaging. The necessary part can be found both for expensive foreign cars and domestic cars.

Domestic users do not have a common opinion about the quality of ERA ignition coils. Among the quality parts come across and short-lived products.

StartVOLT

Rating: 3.8

Since 2010, the StartVOLT brand has been operating in the domestic car market. It belongs to the Russian enterprise Carville. The first products of the new brand were starters and alternators. Later, the product line was supplemented with ignition coils. Experts drew attention to the narrow specialization of the brand. Automotive components are designed for the model range of the Russian automotive industry (VAZ, GAZ, UAZ). The manufacturer pays serious attention to the problem of quality; for this, strict control has been introduced and modern equipment has been installed. The brand is included in our rating for active promotion of products on the Russian market. Owners of domestic cars praise ignition coils for an affordable price, reliability and durability. The disadvantages include a narrow line of spare parts.

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.