The entire operation and movement of your vehicle could not be made possible if not for the mechanism that starts up the processes that could eventually make your Buick move - the ignition system. The Buick ignition system is designed to efficiently and effectively trigger the operation of other systems that could put your vehicle in motion. The ignition system is mostly comprised of the distributor, which does most of the functions of the system which is why it is called as the heart of the ignition system, the ignition coil, spark plugs, and a network of connectors that link the spark plugs and ignition coil to the distributor. The distributor itself is a complex structure that is composed of a rotating cam, a set of breaker points, a distributor cap, a rotor, and a condenser. Buick distributor caps, no matter how relatively small they are, are important in the operation of the distributor. It is a device used to protect the distributor, especially the rotor inside it. It supports the function of the distributor, which is to create a high sparking voltage from the rotating motor which could then be fired at the precise order from the spark plugs. But because of the high voltage it holds, the Buick distributor cap could easily be damaged due to excessive heat and vibrations. Thankfully, the aftermarket industry has made it possible to provide car owners with quality auto parts replacements. Replacement Buick distributor caps are now very affordable and easily accessible so that giving up your old and damaged distributor cap would not be such a difficult and expensive task. For your Buick to be able to take you to your choice of destination, the ignition system should be in superior working condition. Even the small parts in your distributor deserve your attention and a replacement when it no longer serves its purpose well. If you are in need of a quality Buick distributor cap, simply log on to our website