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The real price you pay for motor car parts
Malcolm Kinsey discusses the results of his annual parts pricing survey, the Kinsey Report
All prices in this study were sourced in July and almost exclusively from dealers in Durban/Pinetown/Umhlanga. Where possible I supplied a vehicle identification number to the dealership to eliminate errors or miscommunication. The Kinsey Report has less importance to readers who own new vehicles which are covered by service or maintenance plans, but it should still be of considerable interest, and possibly dismay, to buyers/owners of used vehicles where repair and servicing costs are relevant. Accident and crash parts are a valid concern for vehicle owners and can impact the finances from day one, whatever insurance you may have. Aluminium-clad vehicles are expensive to repair and doors, headlights and rims add up to an alarming amount — affecting excess, write-off points and so on. If you are costing your own vehicle parts it pays to shop around if you have more than one franchise dealer available. Manufacturers only recommend a selling price, so prices can vary. If your vehicle i...
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