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Why buying a cheap car is now more profitable than driving a thoroughbred “German”

  • January 12, 2023
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Last year, the Russian car market changed radically. And buyer behavior is different now. Previously, they dreamed of premium cars, but now many people want to part with

Why buying a cheap car is now more profitable than driving a thoroughbred “German”
Last year, the Russian car market changed radically. And buyer behavior is different now. Previously, they dreamed of premium cars, but now many people want to part with them. Citizens are actively changing both “Chinese” and “our brands”. About why the prestigious “Iron Horse” will become a burden this year, says the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.

Mercedes-Benz owners, as well as owners of expensive Volkswagen models, have already faced some pretty serious problems, as both manufacturers recently blocked dealer access to service software. “Folz” may only use diagnostic equipment databases. Bye. Soon such a problem could affect drivers of Audi and Porsche. This is important, because for many German cars, for example, the process of changing oil or brake pads must be prescribed in the “brain”.

Hacking programs is very difficult, because geolocation is determined automatically when used. The responsible captain must also verify his identity. Of course it is possible to send “software” from other countries. But for an ordinary car owner, this means a serious increase in prices for maintenance and any diagnostics.

The question arises with second-hand “premiums”. It used to be like this: they bought a “branded” crossover for 2,500,000 rubles, invested another million in it and drove without any problems. Now the “price” for repair and maintenance has to be multiplied by three, which becomes an unbearable burden on the budget.

Yes, and with spare parts it is unclear what is the matter. Using Chinese counterparts is more expensive for yourself. This applies even to such a simple consumable as an air filter. “Asian” piles up (this is very bad) and does not fit well against the air duct plastic housing. The result is a clogged flow meter sensor (MAF sensor). Since the knot is very delicate, it must be replaced. And the replacement price shocks the owner. So, for the Mercedes-Benz GLC, all the work will cost 80,000 rubles. At the same time, you are very lucky if the sensor is in stock.

That is why citizens are paying more and more attention to “our brands”. They are well organized, easy to maintain and there are no problems with spare parts. For those who do not want to drive Russian cars in essence, we will advise “Asians”, as well as affordable models imported through parallel imports. For example, Chevrolet Monza or Hyundai Tucson from Kazakhstan. They just don’t have advanced electronics. And body parts come from friendly countries.

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Mercedes-Benz owners, as well as owners of expensive Volkswagen models, have already faced some pretty serious problems, as both manufacturers recently blocked dealer access to service software. “Folz” may only use diagnostic equipment databases. Bye. Soon such a problem could affect drivers of Audi and Porsche. This is important, because for many German cars, for example, the process of changing oil or brake pads must be prescribed in the “brain”.

Hacking programs is very difficult, because geolocation is determined automatically when used. The responsible captain must also verify his identity. Of course it is possible to send “software” from other countries. But for an ordinary car owner, this means a serious increase in prices for maintenance and any diagnostics.

The question arises with second-hand “premiums”. It used to be like this: they bought a “branded” crossover for 2,500,000 rubles, invested another million in it and drove without any problems. Now the “price” for repair and maintenance has to be multiplied by three, which becomes an unbearable burden on the budget.

Yes, and with spare parts it is unclear what is the matter. Using Chinese counterparts is more expensive for yourself. This applies even to such a simple consumable as an air filter. “Asian” piles up (this is very bad) and does not fit well against the air duct plastic housing. The result is a clogged flow meter sensor (MAF sensor). Since the knot is very delicate, it must be replaced. And the replacement price shocks the owner. So, for the Mercedes-Benz GLC, all the work will cost 80,000 rubles. At the same time, you are very lucky if the sensor is in stock.

That is why citizens are paying more and more attention to “our brands”. They are well organized, easy to maintain and there are no problems with spare parts. For those who do not want to drive Russian cars in essence, we will advise “Asians”, as well as affordable models imported through parallel imports. For example, Chevrolet Monza or Hyundai Tucson from Kazakhstan. They just don’t have advanced electronics. And body parts come from friendly countries.

Source: Avto Vzglyad

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