Crazy parts prices on new Hondas

[Whataguy]

I currently have a 21 Jazz hybrid, unfortunately the infotainment control unit failed so had to be replaced under warranty.

The dealer gave me a copy of the warranty invoice... £2,300 is what you would pay if it failed outside warranty!

£2,300 is more than 10% of the new list price for the whole car.

You can buy an iPad for £300 that has a bigger & better screen and more processing power...

The new Jazz also has plastic wheel trims fitted, the cost of a replacement piece of plastic that clips onto the alloy wheel underneath... nearly £150 per wheel!

[Whataguy]

I remember on my old accord, a plain 2.0 manual - clutch change was £800, this would have been maybe 6 years ago!

[Whataguy]

AmitG said:

Quote: £600 for the wheel and £100 for the tyre. £700 total. This is for a 16 inch wheel and a very ordinary tyre.

Even the dealer was embarrassed.

Someone on another forum managed to find a new alloy wheel (not matching the standard ones) with a new winter/all season tyre on it... for under £200 total. Only £50 more than just buying the plastic wheel trim alone from Honda.

I believe it was from Europe, but there must be options available in the UK for a compatible wheel.

Halfords do a space saver with wheel/tyre/jack/etc in a storage bag for £207 for a 21 Jazz:

RH004 Road Hero 15" 125/80/15 - £206.50

Edited by Whataguy on Wednesday 22 June 14:08

[Whataguy]

If you don’t mind not having the £150 plastic wheel trim cover, there is a used wheel for £80 on eBay currently:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275022385291?mkcid=16&a...

[Whataguy]

AmitG said:

Well this is timely.

I just want an extra wheel and tyre that I can keep in the boot if I go on long road trips, especially abroad.

I've seen the Belgian Jazz accessories price list - only £300 for a Honda 16 inch Jazz alloy wheel there.

If you are travelling near a Honda dealer on holiday it might be half price.