Top 10 Thermostat Manufacturers

 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 MAHLE 4.90
The most reliable and durable spring mechanism
2 FENOX 4.87
Popular choice of domestic buyer
3 Wahler 4.80
The best combination of price and quality
4 PEKAR 4.60
High accuracy of matching the dimensions of the thermostat
5 WEEN 4.25
Best price offer
6 Luzar 4.00
The best offer for regions with cold winters
7 Vernet 3.96
Good presence in the domestic market
8 HQ 3.83
Confident "medium"
9 BelMag 3.78
The most durable thermostats
10 STATO 3.76
The most reliable case

A good thermostat in winter provides a quick warm-up of the system and interior, which is an important component of comfortable and safe use of the car at low temperatures. Particularly relevant is the accuracy of the thermostat operation in domestic VAZs. LADA Priora engines or earlier models (the same Niva) are extremely sensitive to engine overheating, and the timely opening of the valve ensures optimal temperature operation.

To select the best manufacturers, reviews of the owners of such cars as Kalina, Grant, classic VAZ and other domestic brands were studied. The evaluation component takes into account not only the opinion of users and specialists in the field of repair, but also the price component, as well as the accuracy and reliability of operation in conditions of high and low ambient temperatures.

Top 10. STATO

Rating (2022): 3.76
The most reliable case

The design features of the thermostat exclude the possibility of housing depressurization, which makes STATO products one of the most durable.

  • Price range: 238-880 rubles.
  • Registration: Russia
  • Location of production: Vladimir region. town Stavrovo
  • Founded: 1946
  • Official supplier: AvtoVAZ, GAZ, KAMAZ, PAZ

Many drivers of Niva, Priora and other cars manufactured by VAZ recommend installing this Russian-made thermostat on their car. The company's specialists have developed a node based on operation throughout the Russian Federation - in regions with hot summers and cold winters. The thermostatic valve provides effective cooling of the engine during city driving and quick heating of the passenger compartment in the cold season. The design of the body minimizes the possibility of leaks through the joints. Many car owners would like to purchase an assembly with a full set of seals for installation, which are not included in the kit.

Pros and cons
  • It is inexpensive
  • Reliable in long-term operation
  • Provides system tightness
  • No seals included

Top 9. BelMag

Rating (2022): 3.78
The most durable thermostats

The choice in favor of BelMag is determined by the high quality of the products. The reliability of the thermostats is confirmed by the delivery of spare parts to the AvtoVAZ assembly line.

  • Price range: 397 rubles.
  • Registration: Russia
  • Location of production: Magnitogorsk, Belgorod
  • Founded: 1996
  • Official supplier: AvtoVAZ, GAZ, GM-AVTOVAZ, AZ URAL

The Russian manufacturer of auto parts is constantly expanding the range of components for domestic cars, which has long included thermostats for VAZ cars.The developers of the company recommend that owners of Niva, Priora and other models put BelMag temperature control units in the cooling system of their cars. There is not a single corrosive element in these nodes, and due to the use of modern materials, it was possible to achieve accurate valve actuation both in summer and in winter. Quality control of production allowed to reduce the number of defective products that can fall into the hands of the consumer. Despite this, some drivers are not satisfied with the cost of the thermostat - they believe that the domestic unit should be cheaper.

Pros and cons
  • Sealed housing design
  • Advanced Bypass Valve
  • Long warranty period from the manufacturer
  • Small overprice

Top 8. HQ

Rating (2022): 3.83
Accounted for 6 reviews from resources: feedback
Confident "medium"

The young brand offers various models of thermostats at a completely balanced price, the performance of which is able to fully satisfy the needs of owners of domestic cars.

  • Price range: 360-744 rubles.
  • Registration: Russia
  • Production location: China
  • Year of foundation: 2012
  • Official supplier: aftermarket spare parts

The manufacturer of these thermostats asks the owners of cars of the VAZ family, as well as many foreign-made cars, not to confuse their products with another Asian company HQ - all the company's plants have successfully passed the UNI EN ISO 9002 certification. to your car. HQ products have proven themselves to be of high quality both in summer, when it is necessary to effectively cool the engine, and in winter, when quick warm-up and good operation of the heating system are important.The weak point of thermostats is considered to be high cost for products from the Middle Kingdom. But given the fact that we did not manage to find obvious complaints about the operation of the thermostat, the drawback is subjective.

Pros and cons
  • Quick engine warm-up
  • Long period of operation
  • High price

Top 7. Vernet

Rating (2022): 3.96
Accounted for 478 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
Good presence in the domestic market

Affordable cost and good quality, coupled with a wide range of models, is complemented by the active representation of Vernet products on the Russian spare parts market.

  • Price range: 250-2037 rubles.
  • Registration: France
  • Production location: France, India, Argentina, USA, Korea
  • Founded: 1927
  • Official supplier: Audi, VW, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Opel, Volvo, Mazda, Nissan

This thermostat manufacturer from France initially focuses on car owners from Asia, Eastern Europe and the countries of the former USSR. While maintaining high quality at a relatively low price, the manufacturer of temperature maintenance units recommends its products to owners of Kalina, Niva and other cars manufactured by VAZ. Those who decide to put thermostats of this brand on their car note not only the good work of the product in winter and summer - the reliability of the nodes in Russian conditions rarely causes complaints. Unfortunately, the quality of products produced under the control of the company at different plants is uneven.

Pros and cons
  • Affordable price
  • Distributed by wholesalers
  • Practical design
  • A high percentage of defects in products from Asian factories

Top 6. Luzar

Rating (2022): 4.00
Accounted for 10 reviews from resources: feedback
The best offer for regions with cold winters

The Luzar thermostat range includes products with a higher response temperature. This allows you to warm up the interior faster and keep the internal combustion engine running optimally at the lowest ambient temperatures.

  • Price range: 360-1030 rubles.
  • Registration: Russia
  • Location of production: St. Petersburg
  • Year of foundation: 2003
  • Official supplier: AvtoZAZ, IZH-Auto

In the line of thermostats of this well-known manufacturer, models are divided into two categories - universal and designed for winter. The latter are characterized by an increased valve opening temperature, which allows you to warm up the interior faster and level out the low temperature in the engine compartment. The company's specialists recommend putting the winter version on Kalina "Priors and other VAZ-produced cars, operated both in the middle lane and in more northern regions. You can also separately purchase a thermostatic element for replacement when repairing the unit, which saves money. Many car owners are put off by the plastic body, although there are no specific complaints about it.

Pros and cons
  • low cost
  • Actuation accuracy
  • Keeps coolant temperature stable
  • Not the most reliable case

Top 5. WEEN

Rating (2022): 4.25
Best price offer

WEEN thermostats in terms of quality are not much inferior to more expensive counterparts, but at the same time they demonstrate a competitive price even for domestic manufacturers.

  • Price range: 250 rubles.
  • Registration: Japan
  • Manufacturing location: Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, China
  • Year of foundation: 2009
  • Official supplier: aftermarket parts only

To date, the company's products are manufactured in Japan, and this already speaks of the high quality of thermostats.Most of the owners of cars of the Russian manufacturer VAZ agree with this. Those Prior and Kalin drivers who decided to put a temperature control unit under the hood of their car do not regret their choice. The design of the unit allows you to effectively control the temperature of the coolant in winter and summer, providing the best conditions for the operation of the motor. Not only thick walls and a solid appearance inspire confidence in drivers - the internal content also does not disappoint. Some come across specimens with unstable coloring.

Pros and cons
  • Moderate cost
  • Stable opening accuracy
  • High declared resource
  • Poor color quality

Top 4. PEKAR

Rating (2022): 4.60
Accounted for 506 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
High accuracy of matching the dimensions of the thermostat

Modern high-tech equipment, which PEKAR has at its disposal, has made it possible to achieve high accuracy in the parameters of the finished product, which, when replacing original assemblies, guarantees a perfect match of all fitting dimensions.

  • Price range: 300-800 rubles.
  • Registration: Russia
  • Location of production: St. Petersburg
  • Founded: 1929
  • Official supplier: ZMZ, UMZ, SHAAZ, ChTZ

In the assortment of spare parts of a domestic manufacturer, a prominent place is occupied by a line of thermostats for VAZ cars. The developers of the company made enough efforts so that the owners of the Kalina or Grant car would not be ashamed to put this unit in the car. A modern enterprise ensures high precision in the manufacture of components and uses advanced materials, which made it possible to make the opening moment consistently clear both in winter and in summer. Durability is ensured by the reduction of corrosion in the thermocouple due to the coating. Drivers generally confirm the manufacturer's declaration.At the same time, it is often noted that the declared opening temperature does not always correspond to the actual operation of the thermostat.

Pros and cons
  • No installation gaps
  • Strict tightness control at the factory
  • Acceptable price
  • Sometimes there is underheating of the motor (early opening of the valve)

Top 3. Wahler

Rating (2022): 4.80
Accounted for 1550 reviews from resources: Drome
The best combination of price and quality

The balance of performance and reliability in the operation of the thermostat is fully consistent with the installed cost, demonstrating the best ratio on the market.

  • Price range: 480-8075 rubles.
  • Registration: Germany
  • Production location: Germany, USA, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico
  • Founded: 1902
  • Official supplier: Audi, BMW, DAF, Ford, General Motors, Opel, Skoda

This famous German company produced the first thermostat for a car about 100 years ago. Today, VAZ owners can also use these units in their cars - thermostats can be installed on Russian cars without any problems. Thermostat models are suitable for Priora, Kalina and other domestic brands. Wahler is also a supplier of automotive assembly lines for BMW, Ford, Audi and other brands. The main advantage of thermostats is German quality and reliability. However, the rubber seals from the kit do not always withstand the temperatures of the Russian winter.

Pros and cons
  • Complete with necessary seals and gaskets
  • Clearly opens at a given temperature
  • Car warms up quickly
  • Rubber bands harden at low temperatures

Top 2. FENOX

Rating (2022): 4.87
Accounted for 937 reviews from resources: Drome
Popular choice of domestic buyer

The FENOX company has long been known in the Russian spare parts market and has proven itself to be the best with the stability of the quality of its products. Together with an acceptable cost, this factor largely determines the choice of car owners.

  • Price range: 205-939 rubles.
  • Registration: Belarus
  • Location of production: Minsk
  • Founded: 1989
  • Official supplier: aftermarket spare parts

The thermostats of the Belarusian manufacturer are well known to the owners of Priora, Kalina and other cars manufactured by VAZ. Those who have already installed this unit on their car note the compliance of the declared by the company and the actual parameters when working in winter and summer. The developers achieved this by using a sensitive element made of elastomer, making a spring from special steel and using non-corrosive materials. The latter led to an increase in the service life of the thermostat and its reliability. At the same time, there are reviews that the opening temperature from instance to instance may differ by several degrees.

Pros and cons
  • Engine warms up quickly
  • No tendency to jam
  • Good workmanship
  • Different valve opening temperature

Top 1. MAHLE

Rating (2022): 4.90
Accounted for 2360 reviews from resources: Drome
The most reliable and durable spring mechanism

The high quality of materials and modern design solutions have enabled MAHLE to produce durable products that demonstrate precise operation in all conditions.

  • Price range: 745-5830 rubles.
  • Registration: Germany
  • Production location: Europe, USA, India, Thailand, Brazil
  • Year of foundation: 1920
  • Official supplier: Toyota, General Motors, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, BMW

VAZ car owners speak positively about thermostats from the well-known West German manufacturer Male. The accuracy of maintaining the temperature in winter and summer is ensured by the thoughtfulness of the mechanism and the quality of its manufacture. The assembly spring design is exemplary for this category of devices. Reliable temperature control systems of this company can be supplied not only to a wide range of foreign cars - there are models for Kalina or Grant, other cars made in Russia. Unfortunately, popular products are counterfeited too often, the chance to buy counterfeit products on the market is very high.

Pros and cons
  • Long-term reliability
  • Wide range of thermostats
  • Mode maintenance accuracy
  • Weak counterfeit protection
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