That '49¢ Spark Plug Cost Me $1,200: The Hidden Price of Lowest-Bid Parts
An office administrator's perspective on why total cost of ownership matters more than unit price when sourcing automotive components for your fleet or facility.
Read sourcing notes for fitment checks, catalog planning, replacement-parts documentation, and application-led quote preparation.
An office administrator's perspective on why total cost of ownership matters more than unit price when sourcing automotive components for your fleet or facility.
An office administrator shares the real-world purchasing insights on Champion's multi-process automotive parts capabilities, including when they are (and aren't) the right fit for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
A practical guide from a former automotive parts buyer on using Champion components for spark plugs, thermostats, and headlight bulbs. Covers the RC12YC spark plug, faulty thermostat symptoms, and snowblower spark plug replacement based on real-world mistakes and successes.
A quality manager's comparison of Champion copper plus spark plugs (RN9YC) vs. iridium types, covering performance, durability, and cost. Includes practical tips for Honda cabin filter replacement, catalytic converter maintenance, and air filter installation direction.
An automotive parts buyer shares how choosing budget spark plugs, alternators, and catalytic converters led to costly rework — and why Champion RJ19LM spark plugs taught him to think in total cost, not unit price.
A firsthand account from an office administrator who manages industrial equipment purchasing for a mid-sized warehouse, detailing the frustrations of dealing with faulty pallet jacks and the eventual switch to Bishamon industrial series.
An insider's look at the hidden costs and root causes of supply chain delays in automotive metal parts, and how to partner with a brand that can actually respond when things go sideways.
A step-by-step guide for quickly sourcing Champion spark plugs, Generac oil filters, Sniper EFI fuel pumps, and wheel bearing repairs when time is critical.
Learn from a $890 mistake how to choose the right Champion RCJ6Y or RC12YC spark plug for your automotive project. A 3-step checklist to avoid mismatched parts, hasty decisions, and costly reorders.
A practical guide for Mazda CX-5 owners deciding whether to clean the cabin air filter, change the oil filter, or upgrade spark plugs—with a focus on value over a cheap price.