Are Pedestrian Protection Systems supposed to be cheap to repair?
Once activated are Pedestrian Protection Systems supposed to easy and economical to repair? Currently the Jaguar F-Type requires a new bonnet, airbag actuators, hinges, mounting plate plus sensors costing approximately £15000 including labour. Surely parts should be repairable at reasonable cost?
Asked on 5 June 2024 by Bernard Doughty

Safety systems such as pedestrian protection and airbags are designed to offer physical protection from death and injury as a priority, with the cost of repair as a secondary factor. Safety standards are set by individual markets and manufacturers spend millions of pounds in testing and research to reach these standards, as many buyers consider safety to be an important factor when making purchasing decisions. Ultimately main dealer repair costs will be higher than anywhere else, so you may wish to consider getting a quote from elsewhere such as an independent Jaguar specialist or accident repair garage.
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