THE BIT THEY DIDN'T PUT ON THE BOX.
A supercar door. A family-car click.
Hidden inside the aluminum doors of the boutique British sports car is the mass-market central locking motor from a standard mid-2000s Ford passenger car. Aston Martin charges £180+ for a replacement, compared to £30–£40 from a Ford distributor.
SO WHAT'S THE CATCH?
Latch assembly, side and actuator motor are not always the same item.
“The interesting bit isn't the badge. It's what happens when you search for the part behind it.”
THE INTERNET DETECTIVE'S CHECKLIST
Look for complete part numbers and revisions, make sure you're comparing the same quantity, and check the exact model/application. That's especially important with electrical, braking, steering, battery and other safety-related components.