Of course, independent garages don't have the same overheads, but sometimes when you see ridiculously low part costs on eBay for example, you must wonder where they are coming from. The eBay bargains generally say "Pre-owned", so you know they're second-hand. Yes, but buyers won't necessa...

Could be worst, not even the humble Corsa is exempt from the party strippers. IMG_5057.jpeg Corsa is much in demand by thieves due to the requirement for parts. As is the Fiesta. I think, to a degree, the absurd cost of parts and servicing set by official dealers, has created a market for those who...

It should play via YT if you click on "Watch on YouTube"
Otherwise, search YT for "Why are thieves stealing Porsche headlights?!" it's on the Carwow channel.

Have you considered Part-Exchange?
A lot of dog rescue centres have smaller dogs that you could trade in for your larger ones and easily fit them into a Macan.
Come on, it's a Porsche Macan

I had a Blackvue front and rear dashcam installed.
When I sold my GTS back to the dealer, they took the car with the dashcam installed, so it would be a bit hypocritical to dictate otherwise.

I've heard of some UK cases where thieves are ripping the headlights out of Porsches.

Not sure if there are UK registered vehicles amongst these.

That was the only connection I could think of, but we've never had Macan 1, 2, 3, so I thought there must be some other reason.
I'm probably over thinking it!

What's the relevance of 4. I don't understand.

Ignorant Q but what do they do with the parts? What you think they take out of a new car - small % ? There's a huge black market (if we're still allowed to call it that) for all sorts of parts - panels, components, modules, engines, wheels, etc. "There's a huge black market" to be on the ...