So, monitoring the auto parts market showed that, for example, a headlight for the Datsun mi-DO hatchback that has long been out of production cost the owner 17,000 rubles a year ago, but today it can no longer be found for less than 79,000 rubles. The same story goes for gas stations. The reasons for the increase in the price of everything are known: currency fluctuations, complex logistics, inflation.

And this is no secret for most motorized compatriots. The question is: can the end consumer save money on car repairs today? Worldwide, unfortunately, no. But, say experts, if now it is difficult to talk about ways to save money, then it is quite possible to talk about techniques that will not allow you to overpay for the maintenance of your car:

– If we look at the growth of the cost of car service services through the prism of the average bill, then from 2022 to 2023 for cars in the mid-price segment it increased from 39,000 to 44,000 rubles, and for “premium” cars – from 44,000 to 55,000 rubles . That is, by 10-25%. The situation with the availability of spare parts for different car brands is heterogeneous. Some (e.g. BMW, JLR) have a functioning central warehouse in Russia. And Volvo left the Russian Federation in May 2022. And since then, branded parts can be obtained only through parallel imports,” Roman Timashov, director of after-sales service at Avtodom Altufyevo, told the AvtoVzglyad portal. – And in order not to overpay for repairs, the car owner should not be lazy and analyze the market: check and compare prices of different gas stations – both independent and official dealers. In addition, it makes sense to buy parts from the same organization where you will repair the car. To minimize selection errors and obtain a warranty on spare parts and labor.

So, monitoring the auto parts market showed that, for example, a headlight for the Datsun mi-DO hatchback that has long been out of production cost the owner 17,000 rubles a year ago, but today it can no longer be found for less than 79,000 rubles. The same story goes for gas stations. The reasons for the increase in the price of everything are known: currency fluctuations, complex logistics, inflation.

And this is no secret for most motorized compatriots. The question is: can the end consumer save money on car repairs today? Worldwide, unfortunately, no. But, say experts, if now it is difficult to talk about ways to save money, then it is quite possible to talk about techniques that will not allow you to overpay for the maintenance of your car:

– If we look at the growth of the cost of car service services through the prism of the average bill, then from 2022 to 2023 for cars in the mid-price segment it increased from 39,000 to 44,000 rubles, and for “premium” cars – from 44,000 to 55,000 rubles . That is, by 10-25%. The situation with the availability of spare parts for different car brands is heterogeneous. Some (e.g. BMW, JLR) have a functioning central warehouse in Russia. And Volvo left the Russian Federation in May 2022. And since then, branded parts can be obtained only through parallel imports,” Roman Timashov, director of after-sales service at Avtodom Altufyevo, told the AvtoVzglyad portal. – And in order not to overpay for repairs, the car owner should not be lazy and analyze the market: check and compare prices of different gas stations – both independent and official dealers. In addition, it is wise to buy parts from the same organization where you will repair the car. To minimize selection errors and obtain a warranty on spare parts and labor.