The cost of car parts is an often overlooked aspect when deciding what new car to buy. The annual Kinsey Report surveys car parts pricing for new vehicles in South Africa and this year, the Kinsey Report covered a total of 64 vehicles in 8 categories. The parts pricing assessment is carried out in three parts sections for each vehicle and these include service parts, repair parts and crash parts. Together, these parts form a parts basket which is represented as a percentage value in relation to the purchase price of the vehicle.
The eight categories in the 2012 Kinsey Report are City Cars, Entry Level, Super Mini, Family Favourites, Auto Executives, Compact Crossover, Crossover and Double Cabs. The top parts performers in each category are as follows,
| Category | Model | Purchase Price | Parts Basket (%) | Total Parts Cost (R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Cars | Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta | R132 900 | 24.15 % | R32 094.33 |
| Entry Level | Ford Figo 1.4 Trend | R130 080 | 26.43 % | R34 383.91 |
| Super Mini | Ford Fiesta 1.4 Ambiente 5dr | R171 040 | 26.94% | R46 086.05 |
| Family Favourites | Nissan Tiida 1.6 Visia+ | R200 900 | 22.31% | R44 823.19 |
| Auto Executives | Hyundai Sonata Exec | R309 900 | 26.88% | R83 302.61 |
| Compact Crossover | Toyota Avanza 1.5 SX | R177 300 | 30.17% | R53 488.47 |
| Crossover | Toyota Fortuner 3.0 D4D Raised Body | R408 900 | 20.04% | R81 958.12 |
| Double Cabs | Tata Xenon 2.2 | R228 495 | 18.44% | R42 123.70 |
