$2.99 at AutoZone online less manufacturers rebate http://www.autozone.com (you'll need to put in your car info to find the right plug but the rebate is for Bosch Platinum plus or +2 or +4 only)
Doesn't make sense they would have two rebates on the same product (for different amounts) running at the same time if they both qualify. It does say on the rebate form "at participating retailers" so maybe Autozone isn't a retailer that qualifies for the larger rebate (since the smaller rebate is the one listed on their site).
I've seen AutoZone do this on a few separate occasions - usually with oil and filter combos - and I've never had a problem. In fact, this just came up last Fall with a Bosch oil change deal (similar scenario). Not sure why. It's hard to imagine that they wouldn't qualify under the rebate as they are one of the largest dealers out there - but I can't discount the possibility.
rainmakrman said: I've seen AutoZone do this on a few separate occasions - usually with oil and filter combos - and I've never had a problem. In fact, this just came up last Fall with a Bosch oil change deal (similar scenario). Not sure why. It's hard to imagine that they wouldn't qualify under the rebate as they are one of the largest dealers out there - but I can't discount the possibility.
I have never seen an oil and filter deal where both offers for the same product were listed on the manufacturers website..compared to this case:
Ahh - I see what you are saying. I didn't notice that Bosch had the second Platinum rebate on their site as well. Interesting. Nope - I've never seen that either.
freakinout
Nerdy Member
posted: Feb. 8, 2012 @ 6:32p
the other platinum rebate on that site expired just before this one started
freakinout said: the other platinum rebate on that site expired just before this one started
Unless you're a time traveler.. 6/30/2012 has not passed...
freakinout
Nerdy Member
posted: Feb. 8, 2012 @ 6:48p
respdoc said: freakinout said: the other platinum rebate on that site expired just before this one started
Unless you're a time traveler.. 6/30/2012 has not passed...
NM: I guess i was looking at the only other one that actually used the word Platinum in the summary
Platinum+2 Spark Plug Rebate Earn $1.00 per plug when you purchase Bosch Platinum+2 spark plugs from a participating retailer.
my bad
Billygoats
Senior Member
posted: Feb. 8, 2012 @ 7:28p
This should work for B&M too right? I have a Autozone close by and will go get 8 plugs tomorrow. Thanks OP.
KYBOSH
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Feb. 8, 2012 @ 8:56p
The $1 Shoprunner membership is going to get me in a world of trouble this year.
Green for you OP
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ckpabc
Member
posted: Feb. 8, 2012 @ 11:14p
Who are the participating retailers for the $3.00 rebate?
dealgain
Thrifty Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 12:52a
ckpabc said: Who are the participating retailers for the $3.00 rebate? can anyone with knowledge of Autozone's rebates help here on this question? I guess we don't want to end up with rejected by Bosch...
Billygoats
Senior Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 1:06a
ckpabc said: Who are the participating retailers for the $3.00 rebate?
dealgain said: ckpabc said: Who are the participating retailers for the $3.00 rebate? can anyone with knowledge of Autozone's rebates help here on this question? I guess we don't want to end up with rejected by Bosch...
Many have "knowledge" and have done multiple rebates through Autozone but that's not the issue and has no bearing on this particular rebate.
If you want a solid answer call/email the rebate center running this promo.
No...since Amazon (which lists many with the $3.00 rebates) is on the same list as Autozone (which lists the $1.00 ones).
atomicfire
Nerdy Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 9:44a
I just bought a set of 8 a few weeks ago for my Volvo
freakinout
Nerdy Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 11:53a
respdoc said:
If you want a solid answer call/email the rebate center running this promo.
I called the rebate center. Don't expect a "solid answer" from them either. They first told me that you'll know it's a participating retailer because they will have the rebate forms there. I laughed and reminded her that this rebate has been running for several months aleady, so even if they had the rebate forms at one time, there is no guarentee that they will still have them. She then told me that anyone who sells them should be a participating dealer, but I really felt like she was clueless and just trying to get me off the phone....
If you want a solid answer call/email the rebate center running this promo.
I called the rebate center. Don't expect a "solid answer" from them either...
Did you ask her directly why they had two different rebates ? If not, that is the question to ask.
If you did..then I would just document the date/time and who you spoke for future followup (if needed). Since it's not a huge amount, it should not be that much of a problem if you have these facts to supply to them.
freakinout
Nerdy Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 12:29p
respdoc said: freakinout said: respdoc said:
If you want a solid answer call/email the rebate center running this promo.
I called the rebate center. Don't expect a "solid answer" from them either...
Did you ask her directly why they had two different rebates ? If not, that is the question to ask.
No, it was pretty clear she was making it up as we went, and honestly I don't even think she's was an official spokesperson for the rebate center. She answered the phone as "the Robert Bosch Company" and i asked if she was at the Bosch Corp office, and she said no that she was at a call center for the rebate company. I think all they really do is punch your name and address into the computer to see the status of your submission, but really have nothing to do with the approval or denial process.
nascarfrk
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 12:34p
These spark plugs are JUNK !!! Caused "Check Engine" Light on my car to turn on. Local Mechanic said "Don't Buy These! Use only original equipment spark plugs !" So $220 later Van runs well again.
freakinout
Nerdy Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 12:40p
nascarfrk said: These spark plugs are JUNK !!! Caused "Check Engine" Light on my car to turn on.
More likely that an improper installation caused your CEL to come on. Local mechanics have a lot to gain by trying to scare you into thinking you have poor decision making abilities when it comes to doing your own work. Think about it, he charged you $220 to install $20 worth of plugs. Was a good day for him...
nascarfrk said: These spark plugs are JUNK !!! Caused "Check Engine" Light on my car to turn on. Local Mechanic said "Don't Buy These! Use only original equipment spark plugs !" So $220 later Van runs well again.
Quite funny when people post things like this.
No, the reason your check engine light came on was not just because you used Bosch spark plugs.
Numerous reasons from wrong gap, wrong style plug (not indicated for your vehicle), etc, etc or the remote possibility you had a isolated defective plug from the factory (which happens with any product) is why your check engine light came on.
noapathy
Senior Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 1:29p
danteshors said: WOW my Bosch Platinum plugs are showing Price:$14.99 EACH.
My Platinum were 4.99 on Autozone. Checked Amazon and the Iridium plugs for my car are $6.65 minus a $4 rebate (same limit of 8), with a net price of $2.65 each AR. Might want to check into Iridium - they've worked well the last 4 years.
$4.99 each for my vehicle for the +4's, anyway to claim both rebates, they are different offers but it appears both require original UPC's. Maybe send copies to the Autozone rebate and originals to the other, you might get lucky.
nascarfrk
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 1:43p
freakinout said: nascarfrk said: These spark plugs are JUNK !!! Caused "Check Engine" Light on my car to turn on.
More likely that an improper installation caused your CEL to come on. Local mechanics have a lot to gain by trying to scare you into thinking you have poor decision making abilities when it comes to doing your own work. Think about it, he charged you $220 to install $20 worth of plugs. Was a good day for him...No, actually I had purchased these plugs (correct application Bosch plugs) and had them installed by another Auto facility. I was replacing the spark plugs for maintenance only. The misfires didn't happen until a few days later. Went back and was told that they just installed my spark plugs as requested. So, I go to dealer and they tell me you can't use these Bosch plugs for this vehicle application. So ended up having new NGK iridium spark plugs installed by dealer for $220. The NGK plugs are $18.00 each X six = $108.00 So, did I get taken advantage of ....... i don't think so. just learned lesson to stay away from Bosch Spark Plugs...... even if they're free! BTW: They saved the Bosch plugs they removed and I returned them to the parts store for refund. They still looked BRAND NEW with no visible cracks... JUNKY BOSCH PLUGS !!!
nascarfrk said: So, I go to dealer and they tell me you can't use these Bosch plugs for this vehicle application. ... JUNKY BOSCH PLUGS !!!
So..because you didn't do your own research to find out beforehand if these type of plugs worked in your car...somehow the whole brand is junky ? Great logic.
I've run similar Bosch plugs in my 2000 Viper ACR, 99 V-10 Ram, and 69 Charger with no issues. Can't speak to other applications but I saw marked improvement in my truck when I added these plugs. I have heard of some folks having issues with Ford 6 cylinder applications but, as I recall, those were quite isolated. Personally, I've had good luck with Bosch. One thing to be aware of is that all of the Bosch plugs (at least the ones I've used) come pre-gapped from the factory - so confirm the gap but don't monkey with them. Either way, AutoZone has a solid return policy so you really have nothing to lose but a small amount of labor. Just my two cents.
kenny1773
Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 2:10p
nascarfrk said: freakinout said: nascarfrk said: These spark plugs are JUNK !!! Caused "Check Engine" Light on my car to turn on.
More likely that an improper installation caused your CEL to come on. Local mechanics have a lot to gain by trying to scare you into thinking you have poor decision making abilities when it comes to doing your own work. Think about it, he charged you $220 to install $20 worth of plugs. Was a good day for him...No, actually I had purchased these plugs (correct application Bosch plugs) and had them installed by another Auto facility. I was replacing the spark plugs for maintenance only. The misfires didn't happen until a few days later. Went back and was told that they just installed my spark plugs as requested. So, I go to dealer and they tell me you can't use these Bosch plugs for this vehicle application. So ended up having new NGK iridium spark plugs installed by dealer for $220. The NGK plugs are $18.00 each X six = $108.00 So, did I get taken advantage of ....... i don't think so. just learned lesson to stay away from Bosch Spark Plugs...... even if they're free! BTW: They saved the Bosch plugs they removed and I returned them to the parts store for refund. They still looked BRAND NEW with no visible cracks... JUNKY BOSCH PLUGS !!!
I am going to guess that because the NGK plugs worked for you, and the dealer recommended NKG, that you have a Japanese car, most likely a Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus, right?
I can confirm FWIW that Bosch plugs are risky to use in a Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus. I have had a similar experience and I know others that have had a similar experience over on the toyota nation forums.
NGK are the best plugs for these cars, even though Bosch lists an application for them, there is something to the higher resitance level inside the Bosch plugs that does not work nicely with many Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus ignition systems (notice that I did not say all, some use them without an issue, no one has ever been able to explain to me why that is)
As always YMMV
clamonte3
Addicted Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 2:12p
Amazon appears to be linking to the $3 bosch rebate on the applicable products.
Good to know - thanks for the info. Never tried them in that application - good to hear from someone who has.
nsdp
Dismembered Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 3:27p
Most plugs for newer generation cars come pregapped to manufacturer's spec and cannot be regapped. It sounds like you bought plugs that have the wrong gap. That changes the resistance in the circuit and I know from owning a Toyota Tundra that you had better be absolutely sure of the plug gap before installing. Gaps on the same engine in a Toyota/Lexus car and Tundra are not the same. My pickup plugs will not work in the V-6 in a Lexis even though it is the same engine by displacement. Different cams and timing curves. Torque curves and horse power at rpm don't look anything alike either.
Absolutely nothing wrong with the plugs, absolutely every thing wrong with who ever chose the plugs. For this I had to buy the platinum plus plugs so I could change the factory gap. The Platinum+2 and +4 specifically warn against trying to regap the plug.
Depending on where you bought the plugs, the computer lookup system is frequently wrong. The guy behind the counter doesn't know any more than what the computer tells him. When I replace disc bake pads on my 66 mustang I always have to tell the counter guy to look up the 67-68 pads because Ford changed in May 66 from Bendix four caliper disc brakes to Kelsey Hays single caliper discs. Bendix used a 9" rotor and Kelsey Hays a 11 1/2" rotor. None of your computerized look ups factor in that difference. Ford's old part system had you specify whether it was before change L6 or after. Just for fun got to your friendly parts dealer and tell them you want disc brake pads for a 66 mustang after change L6. If he asks if it was a 6 or 8 cylinder you have a really stupid computer system as the 6 cylinder engines only had drum brakes.
madalien
Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 3:41p
One other little dirty dealer secret I stumbled upon many years ago: Buy the plugs you need at the Dealer Parts window and give them to the mechanic to install...it will probably cost you about 1/2 the price as when the mechanic walks over to the same Parts Window to get your plugs.
Good Hunting!
freakinout
Nerdy Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 4:41p
nascarfrk said: just learned lesson to stay away from Bosch Spark Plugs...... even if they're free! BTW: They saved the Bosch plugs they removed and I returned them to the parts store for refund. They still looked BRAND NEW with no visible cracks... JUNKY BOSCH PLUGS !!!
For the life of me I'll never understand what motivates someone to click on a highly rated thread about a deal for a product they have no interest in buying then attempt to crap all over it. Your comments have nothing to do with the deal, and your isolated example will do nothing to dissuade me or the rest of my fellow "let's get something for nothing" FW'ers from buying these if we can get our money back via rebate.You really are barking up the wrong tree here
labboypro
Ancient Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 5:01p
nsdp said: Most plugs for newer generation cars come pregapped to manufacturer's spec and cannot be regapped.
Cannot? What you mean is, "they are 'pre-gapped' for a specific application." All it takes is dropping a spark plug, even in the box, a few inches above the workbench, and the electrode can bend, thus altering the gap. Anyone changing their own spark plugs needs to "invest" in a $0.99 spark plug gap gauge, and check all plugs before installing them. Any mechanic shop not doing this as a matter of course should be fired.
BTW, one of my vehicles is an early '60's inline 6. But I have added a late model HEI. The later model version of the motor has a different thread size for the plug than my older engine. So I can't buy the later model plug, which has the correct gap. And I can't use the gap that comes on the older model plug. So, I buy the older (actually a variant, but that's because of the turbo setup I built for it), and gap it for my HEI ignition needs. It takes about 5 seconds per plug, and again, should be checked anyway, before installing, whether you need to change the gap or not.
Back to your armchairs.
As for the OP deal, my local AutoZone needs to be renamed "We Don't Stock Anything Zone." I just returned from my local AZ, empty-handed on these plugs for ANY of my 4 applications. And, for the oil deal in the other AZ thread, I bought the only 5 quarts they had in stock, so only got 1x of that deal. Douche at the counter did the, "I can check the warehouse for you." Guess what? I don't need it in the warehouse. I need it in the store, where I can actually buy it.
ckpabc
Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 5:15p
I saw the Amazon link to the $3.00 rebate, but the plugs cost more. You have to pay a buck and some change for a platinum plug (AR) which still seems like a pretty good deal.
thc
Senior Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 5:28p
labboypro said: As for the OP deal, my local AutoZone needs to be renamed "We Don't Stock Anything Zone." I just returned from my local AZ, empty-handed on these plugs for ANY of my 4 applications. And, for the oil deal in the other AZ thread, I bought the only 5 quarts they had in stock, so only got 1x of that deal. Douche at the counter did the, "I can check the warehouse for you." Guess what? I don't need it in the warehouse. I need it in the store, where I can actually buy it.
You could check the website for in-store pickup availability before you go...or even call first.
labboypro
Ancient Member
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 5:34p
thc said: You could check the website for in-store pickup availability before you go...or even call first.
Actually, I did check the web, and even printed it out and took it with me. The reason partsboy got the "douche" tag in my previous post was actually because he chuckled at my attempted preparedness, and told me it was silly to rely on the web inventory tool.
nascarfrk
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Feb. 9, 2012 @ 6:00p
respdoc said: nascarfrk said: So, I go to dealer and they tell me you can't use these Bosch plugs for this vehicle application. ... JUNKY BOSCH PLUGS !!!
So..because you didn't do your own research to find out beforehand if these type of plugs worked in your car...somehow the whole brand is junky ? Great logic.CORRECT! Why list that the application fits my car without disclosing that you may have problems after installation? I stand firmly on the fact that they are JUNK !
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