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Originally Posted by MSS
The other problem these days is that people expect to pay little for parts, hence so much rubbish being produced and sold that does not last. A complete exhaust costing say £500 to £700 but designed to last 10-12 years would actually be better value than a cheap system.
It feels to me that the situation is now staring to correct itself.
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BUT nobody expects to keep a car for 10+ years these days - I am amazed at the number of cars advertised for sale that have numerous owners in the first few years of life.
Regarding prices, the mark up on parts is reputed to be 400% - source - a close friend and previous Quality Director at Ford - which probably explains the poor maintenance of many cars.