Gondor's Grumblings

[PR19_Kit]

One of my cars just got through its MoT, and it needed a new exhaust system, the car's 18 yrs old, and that cost me more than the whole CAR did originally!   

[NARSES2]

One of my cars just got through its MoT, and it needed a new exhaust system, the car's 18 yrs old, and that cost me more than the whole CAR did originally!   

I've heard similar stories and even accounting for inflation it's ridiculous.

[Nick]

I paid out £990 last year to replace the air conditioner pump. When it stopped working it jammed the belt which controls other parts of the engine and HAD to be replaced. It also had to be an official Nissan part as nobody else made this particular pump.

Spark plugs. Nissan Note needs 3 spark plugs. These are £22 each. £66   
I've never paid more than £20 for a box of 4 for any of my other cars - Hyundai, Ford, Vauxhall, Mazda etc
 

[PR19_Kit]

Nowadays spark plugs come with their own coil attached, that's why they're so pricey.

Mine come with all SIX in one lump, I hate to think how much they'll cost when it's time for a new lot!

[Gondor]

If I ever change my car again then I will be looking at what car has the cheapest or most reasonably priced parts.

Gondor

[The Rat]

Added bonus to this is the cost is four figures north of the decimal point   

Gondor

YIKES! Not sure about the regulations over there, but on this side of the pond there is a flourishing business in rebuilt/reconditioned parts. Significantly cheaper.

[PR19_Kit]

YIKES! Not sure about the regulations over there, but on this side of the pond there is a flourishing business in rebuilt/reconditioned parts. Significantly cheaper.

There is here too, but unless there's enough of a market, LOTS of that type still around, it's not worth anyone doing the re-building.

My club bought the original tooling from Vauxhall's for our cars, so that's OK, and we can make our own, but many other clubs and owners aren't as lucky.