Spare parts procurement more difficult for car models of vanished brands
12/12/2016
It seems that a certain amount of caution is required on the part of classic car buyers when purchasing a car model from a brand that no longer exists. We are talking here about cars such as a Borgward Isabella, a Glas 1300 GT or a Hillman Imp, but also a Saab 900 Turbo or an MVS Venturi, to name some more modern examples.
In the" question of the week", which revolved around the procurement of spare parts for brands that have disappeared, 55% answered that it was indeed more difficult to find parts for such vehicles, at least in part, because the entire spare parts business is in the hands of clubs and third parties, meaning that quality and availability are not always easy to ensure.
A further 9% stated that, in their view, only a (still existing) manufacturer could ensure that the quality and specification of the spare parts met the requirements of the time.
This means that almost two thirds of the 175 respondents were of the opinion that, as the owner of a car from a brand that no longer exists, you are at a disadvantage when it comes to spare parts.
However, a further quarter take a diametrically different view, stating that it is not so much the manufacturer as the number of vehicles produced or other factors that influence the availability of spare parts. There is certainly something to this, as large quantities always mean large stocks of spare parts at dealerships, and later large quantities of vehicles for slaughter, which can of course have a positive effect on the spare parts situation.
10% did not agree with any of the answers given.
The results are shown graphically below:
The evaluations of the previous questions of the week can all be read in a dedicated topic channel.
And the next question of the week has already been asked. This time it's about whether we actually need more classic car fairs in our country.
