Well we all think that when we see parts prices, not to mention the emissions scandal, M96/97 IMS etc.
But just for example, the 'angel eyes' parking/side light bulb blew on my BMW X5. It consists of a plastic reflector assembly with the little cheap 10w bulb in that would cost pennies. To replace, you have to buy the whole thing which is £30 all in for the bulb in a plastic mounting with connector. Its at best just very poor design as the bulb could be so easy to remove for want of a small gap in the mounting (I can unclip it from its bayonet fitting but can't get it out of the hole!) at worst a cynical ploy to rip off customers for spares. Cheating gits.
Rant over. :x
But just for example, the 'angel eyes' parking/side light bulb blew on my BMW X5. It consists of a plastic reflector assembly with the little cheap 10w bulb in that would cost pennies. To replace, you have to buy the whole thing which is £30 all in for the bulb in a plastic mounting with connector. Its at best just very poor design as the bulb could be so easy to remove for want of a small gap in the mounting (I can unclip it from its bayonet fitting but can't get it out of the hole!) at worst a cynical ploy to rip off customers for spares. Cheating gits.
Rant over. :x