2026 Edition
The Kinsey Report is back Rebuilt for today’s vehicle market.
The 2026 Kinsey Report compares the prices of commonly replaced vehicle parts across South Africa’s changing vehicle market.
Free to access.
What the report covers
Look beyond the purchase price
Service Parts
Parts replaced during routine servicing to keep a vehicle running safely and efficiently.
Maintenance Parts
Parts that wear over time and are replaced as part of scheduled maintenance or to maintain performance and reliability.
Body Repair Parts
Parts that may be required following accidental damage to restore the vehicle’s body and safety.
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To be supplied by Lightstone
7 vehicle categories. 3 parts baskets. One view of the numbers behind ownership.
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For OEMs, importers and insurers
Are your parts priced to compete?
The Kinsey Report gives you the market view. Now see where your brand stands.
Lightstone’s Parts Basket Price Comparison Study gives automotive manufacturers and importers a tailored view of how their parts pricing compares against selected competitors and the alternative parts market.
Your models vs selected competitors
See how your parts pricing lines up against the competitor set you choose.
OEM vs alternative parts pricing
Understand where the aftermarket is undercutting genuine parts, and by how much.
Service, wear & tear and crash parts
Basket-level comparison across all three parts categories, not just one.
Pricing across the vehicle lifecycle
Track how the cost of ownership builds from first service through to repair.
Benchmark your pricing. Spot the gaps. Find the opportunities.
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Want to know where your pricing stands?
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