Where in a few months we will be forced to buy auto parts
- July 6, 2022
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The complete cessation of official supplies and the rise of “parallel imports” led to the emergence of a gray market and a wave of counterfeiting. Definitely the nineties!
The complete cessation of official supplies and the rise of “parallel imports” led to the emergence of a gray market and a wave of counterfeiting. Definitely the nineties! However, it is worth making a “correction” for the wind – today it is already much more difficult to deceive a buyer. There’s a good reason for this. Details are on the AvtoVzglyad portal.
The times of markets and collapses, when a frank “palenka” and stolen spare parts were the only way to get a car moving, seem to be returning. Long live “customs confiscation” and markets! Hold on, you say, because you can go to the “officials” and make any repairs in the usual, albeit significantly more expensive, way. Unfortunately, it is no longer possible: ask dealers to take their spare parts with them, give no guarantees and already lose on all fronts, not only to specialized service stations, but also to garage masters. End of the comedy?
With spare parts, especially complex and expensive ones, it is now really difficult: many things have gone up in price and some are simply not to be found. Not for a hundred rubles, not for a thousand. There are barrage prices on websites and in stores, such as 750,000 rubles for one shock absorber spring on a Range Rover. However, it is too early to get your hands on the car and care for the classic Zhigul for the first time. The methodology for maintaining and operating the “iron horse” according to the new “patterns” is already being traced. It is only necessary to adhere to some rules determined by the situation.
Firstly, when buying this or that part in online stores, which compete with each other and offer what you are looking for at an extremely favorable price, you should respond not to numbers, but to letters. Simply put, read the comments carefully: if negative reviews prevail among the reviews, the transaction will not be pleasant. The second point is the point of sale. Because you have ordered delivery out of habit, you can easily encounter fraud and a settlement these days. Be it a classic counter, where you can consider the purchase before paying. Whether it’s a market or a basement, it doesn’t matter, but the necessary node is available.
And finally, the third point is the realization of the need to purchase a new unit. Rich years have taught many to replace or repair SKD in the “good for new” style. Today it is worth remembering that generators and starters are repaired, up to a complete overhaul, when only the body of the assembly remains. Body parts, oh, wonder, can be straightened, cooked, straightened and further down the list. In addition, even suspension elements are subject to repair: rubber bands and shock absorbers are repaired, rods are corrected and even boiled. Service is not difficult to find thanks to the internet and the prices sometimes differ from the “reserve” rates. So why pay more?
The current crisis differs from the “nineties” precisely because of the presence of the Internet: you can no longer hide an awl in a bag and the opinion of a mechanic is no longer paramount. It can be checked quickly and easily by simply removing your smartphone. As well as the cost of spare parts for sale, which surprisingly can exceed the requests of the nearest store. Today it is no longer a shame to go to the other side of the city or region for the sake of a profitable offer, and also use the services of a seller in another region, fortunately transport companies work. Yes, the spare parts market today is a wild field with no laws and regulations, but there is a chance to get a good deal and not fall into the hands of scammers. They just have to use it.
Photo: AvtoVzglyad
The times of markets and collapses, when a frank “palenka” and stolen spare parts were the only way to get a car moving, seem to be returning. Long live “customs confiscation” and markets! Hold on, you say, because you can go to the “officials” and make any repairs in the usual, albeit significantly more expensive, way. Unfortunately, it is no longer possible: ask dealers to take their spare parts with them, give no guarantees and already lose on all fronts, not only to specialized service stations, but also to garage masters. End of the comedy?
With spare parts, especially complex and expensive ones, it is now really difficult: many things have gone up in price and some are simply not to be found. Not for a hundred rubles, not for a thousand. There are barrage prices on websites and in stores, such as 750,000 rubles for one shock absorber spring on a Range Rover. However, it is too early to get your hands on the car and care for the classic Zhigul for the first time. The methodology for maintaining and operating the “iron horse” according to the new “patterns” is already being traced. It is only necessary to adhere to some rules determined by the situation.
Firstly, when buying this or that part in online stores, which compete with each other and offer what you are looking for at an extremely favorable price, you should respond not to numbers, but to letters. Simply put, read the comments carefully: if negative reviews prevail among the reviews, then the transaction will not be pleasant. The second point is the point of sale. Because you have ordered delivery out of habit, you can easily encounter fraud and a settlement today. Be it a classic counter, where you can consider the purchase before paying. Whether it’s a market or a basement, it doesn’t matter, but the necessary node is available.
And finally, the third point is the realization of the need to purchase a new unit. Rich years have taught many to replace or repair SKD in the “good for new” style. Today it is worth remembering that generators and starters are repaired, up to a complete overhaul, when only the body of the assembly remains. Body parts, oh, wonder, can be straightened, cooked, straightened and further down the list. In addition, even suspension elements are subject to repair: rubber bands and shock absorbers are repaired, rods are corrected and even boiled. Service is not difficult to find thanks to the internet and the prices sometimes differ from the “reserve” rates. So why pay more?
The current crisis differs from the “nineties” precisely because of the presence of the Internet: you can no longer hide an awl in a bag and the opinion of a mechanic is no longer paramount. It can be checked quickly and easily by simply removing your smartphone. As well as the cost of spare parts for sale, which surprisingly can exceed the requests of the nearest store. Today it is no longer a shame to go to the other side of the city or region for the sake of a profitable offer, and also use the services of a seller in another region, fortunately transport companies work. Yes, the spare parts market is a wild field with no laws and regulations these days, but there is a chance to get a good deal and not fall into the hands of scammers. They just have to use it.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
