Owning a Bugatti Veyron is a dream for many car enthusiasts, but maintenance can turn into a nightmare for those scraping together their savings to experience this speed demon. Regular maintenance and the mere replacement of wheels and tires for the Bugatti Veyron already cost these wealthy owners up to a staggering $100,000, not to mention the hundreds of millions of dong commonly spent on minor issues or spare parts.
Everything on this million-dollar supercar seems exorbitantly priced, but with a little research, you’ll find that some parts are actually as affordable as a glass of iced tea in Vietnam, revealing the astronomical profit margins on spare parts for these high-end supercars.
The story of Carl Hartley, owner of the Tom Hartley Cars supercar dealership in the UK, illustrates how one could end up spending 400 million VND instead of just 6,000 VND for a mirror adjustment switch for their Bugatti Veyron if they’re not vigilant and well-informed. After four years of ownership, Hartley’s Bugatti Veyron started showing signs of a loose mirror adjustment switch, which was still functional but caused great annoyance to the owner given the car’s price tag. When Hartley inquired with the Bugatti dealership, he was shocked to receive a quote of £9,500 (approximately 367 million VND) excluding tax. With the addition of the UK’s 20% VAT, the total cost soared to £11,400, roughly 404 million VND. The dealership insisted on replacing the entire door panel, motor, and mirror assembly, instead of just addressing the faulty switch.
Fortunately, Hartley sought the help of a friend with extensive experience in supercar repairs. To their surprise, they discovered that the switch was shared with the Volkswagen Transporter model, and the replacement part could only be purchased in a set of five for a total of £0.89, or about 31,000 VND, making each switch worth just over 6,000 VND. The repair took only 20 minutes, and the friend didn’t even charge for his service.
Had Hartley not been vigilant and informed, he might have ended up spending 400 million VND on a switch that costs less than a glass of iced tea in Vietnam.
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