The logistical crisis in the automobile market in Russia led to interruptions in the supply of cars to dealers. In this respect informs analytical agency “Avtostat” with reference to dealers.
Analysts said that the problem concerns both AvtoVAZ and distributors of Chinese brands, in whose warehouses cars already prepaid by dealers are accumulated. Bashavtokom CEO Sergey Buranov said that the cause of the crisis was the shortage of trucks and drivers in the market, as well as customs restrictions and delays at the border. Renat Tyukteev, General Manager of Avilon AG New Vehicle Sales, said that vehicle availability is estimated to be below average.
“If the warehouse stock for 2 months of trading can be considered the norm, then this coefficient now fits 1.5. The reason for this does not always lie in the physical scarcity of cars; Due to strong exchange rate fluctuations, importers often delay shipments to finally determine the price of the invoice. Such decisions take time, which reinforces the feeling of scarcity,” Tyukteev said.
Andrey Olkhovsky, managing director of Avtodom Group of Companies, believes that the situation with deliveries may normalize in the first half of next year, when freight carriers will have more Chinese tractors and the payroll fund for heavy truck drivers will be adjusted.
old dealers warned about the upcoming increase in car prices.