According to various sources in the car retail industry, the cost of car parts has increased on average one and a half to two times compared to last year. The largest price increase affected consumables for premium models. Specifically Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Land Rover, Infiniti and Lexus. However, in the mass segment they are not behind, if not ahead. According to the Russian Union of Automobile Insurers, prices for optics, windshields and body parts for Renault, Nissan and Kia cars have increased several times.
Naturally, after the price increases for original products, analogues also began to appear. True, prices for the most popular items stabilized somewhat towards the end of the year. Let’s say thanks to the competition that has emerged and the variety of component supply channels. What can we say if ordinary “consumables”, which a few months ago were considered scarce, were actively sold even on marketplaces that make a profit not because of high margins, but because of the volumes sold.
Therefore, the sites generally don’t give a damn about not-so-noticeable fluctuations in exchange rates. Another thing is certain parts that must be purchased exclusively to order. By the end of 2023, in addition to doubling the price, prices for such spare parts increased by another 20-30%.