[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/when-parts-sharing-goes-too-far\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/when-parts-sharing-goes-too-far\/","headline":"Parts Bin Specials – When Parts Sharing Goes Too Far","name":"Parts Bin Specials – When Parts Sharing Goes Too Far","description":"Would you like to find a \u0160koda engine in your Audi? Parts sharing is a lot more common than most of us realise. From manufactures sharing whole engines to small interior buttons, cars often have parts that belong to another brand somewhere on them. For many car owners it\u2019s not a problem at all, but for some of us, it\u2019s mildly annoying and can really take away the allure of your car, especially when the parts are from a less […]","datePublished":"2018-08-31","dateModified":"2018-09-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. 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From manufactures sharing whole engines to small interior buttons, cars often have parts that belong to another brand somewhere on them. For many car owners it\u2019s not a problem at all, but for some of us, it\u2019s mildly annoying and can really take away the allure of your car, especially when the parts are from a less prestigious manufacturer. Here are some great examples that may make you cringe a bit, especially if you own one!One great example of parts sharing going too far is the collaboration between the Seat Ateca and \u0160koda\u2019s Karoq. You can count the differences between these two family SUVs on your hands. The profile of the two cars is virtually identical, meaning that the cars share almost all large body parts.Most cars that share parts usually have small things in common like window buttons or door handles, whereas these two cars have done it the other way around. Wing mirrors, door handles, lights and grilles are all different, but after that, they\u2019re pretty much the same car. So which would you choose?A more sneaky example of a manufacturer actually trying to hide their shared parts is found on some VW cars. Volkswagen own a lot of other brands if you didn\u2019t know already, including SEAT, Skoda, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bugatti and even Bentley! Underneath the badge found on the SEAT Leon Cupra engine, a VW badge can be found!\ufeffIt\u2019s not just the Cupra though, the same situation can be found on the Skoda Octavia Mk II and various other VW group cars such as the VW Golf and the Audi A3. Why even try to hide the VW badge?This one is a little bit less acceptable. Take a look at the Bugatti Chiron, then take a look at the Vauxhall Insignia. See anything in common?Considering the Chiron is a \u20ac2.5 million supercar and the Insignia is an affordable family car priced at around \u00a320,000, you wouldn\u2019t think that they would share the same wheel design. Technically this isn\u2019t really parts sharing, but more like design sharing. Who copied who and was it intentional or just a coincidence? After all, there are only so many wheel designs you can do\u2026Another good example of sharing parts can be found in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, as illustrated by popular car YouTuber Tavarish.From the Volvo logo under the key fob to a BMW power steering fluid reservoir, the Vantage shares a handful of parts with a few brands, including BMW and Ford, as well as Volvo. But with the key fob being an important part of the car, often reflecting the expense and reputation of the car, you wouldn\u2019t want your Aston key to actually be a Volvo key in disguise.What are some parts sharing examples that you think deserve more recognition?"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Parts Bin Specials – When Parts Sharing Goes Too Far","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/when-parts-sharing-goes-too-far\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]