NGK Spark Plugs Ltd is advising independent garages to routinely replace spark plugs as part of a car’s service. The company says that it is more important than ever that they fit original equipment (OE) replacement parts, particularly as we enter the cold winter months.

Tim Ward, Deputy General Manager – Sales & Marketing, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd, said spark plug replacement is vital for the well-being of the vehicle and also makes good business sense for the garage. He said: “There is a tendency for some garages not to replace spark plugs to keep the price of a service down, but their replacement should be part of the service, as they play an integral role in a vehicle’s economy and emissions’ performance. A misfire of a spark plug can allow unburned fuel to enter the catalytic converter, which in some cases can shorten its life or cause severe damage.”

Tim continues, “There is a great opportunity for garages to increase their spark plug sales by educating consumers. It is also important for distributors to educate garages on the importance of maximising plug sales, by advising that instead of changing one faulty plug, they should ‘upsell’ by replacing all of them.”

NGK also recently introduced a wide-ranging selection of ignition coils into the automotive aftermarket.

Comprising more than 300 part numbers and including a variety of coil types, from the classic cylinder coils, distributor coils and block ignition coils, to connector ignition coils and ignition coil systems.

Visit www.ngkntk.co.uk for more information.