This spring (March to May), Russian car owners began to spend 35% less on car painting, body repairs and tuning. This is indicated in the work of the Russian Standard Bank provided by socialbites.ca.
From March to May, the demand for auto parts for passenger cars decreased by 26%. At the same time, according to a bank survey, their prices increased by 16% in three months, and the average check for the purchase of parts reached 3.3 thousand rubles.
In the spring, car owners started checking cars at auto services 29% more often than in the same period last year. The average check for inspection and diagnosis of the car was 6 thousand rubles. From March to May, the demand for car wash services increased by 16% compared to the spring of last year, and the average bill decreased by 15% (to 430 rubles).
Experts say that in current conditions, car owners save on everything that is not related to safety. This includes the cost of repairing the body and washing the car. The Russians do not save on maintenance, when they first delay repairs and then pay more, as they learned from previous crisis experiences, market participants testify.
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