Interesting topic this one, Guys.

I agree with what you say Michael but as I said when asked to comment on an article about ignition in this months CAT magazine. These poor quality pattern part coils are not necessarily cheaper...

As an example Our local UKPA member motor factors have been selling Vemo coils (coil on plug) for VAG engines with a retail price £10 more than the genuine part (retail) from TPS. OK there is more of a trade discount on the pattern part but it is just not worth bothering with this junk!

Passat 2.0 @ Idle - Volts & Amps VEMO coil



Compared to

Same car at idle - Genuine VAG coil Volts & Amps



See the Amps draw of 25% less and shorter burn time on the Vemo coil...... Says it all to Me.

Regards, Mark