The number of fake auto parts has increased in the Russian market. Vitaly Kolisov, commercial director of the Avtodok company, said about this: transmits “Russian newspaper”.
“Last year, delivery times for rare components increased to two months, and the number of counterfeit products also increased significantly. Counterfeit products were mostly found among original, well-known European and Japanese manufacturers of components and engine oils,” said Kolisov.
According to him, imported substitute oils and batteries, which stand out for their availability, quality and stable supply, are on sale. In 2023, Russians bought the most maintenance parts (oils, filters, brake system and suspension parts). The expert stated that oils and batteries, mostly produced domestically, were in the highest demand in the last two months.
With data Fit Service, in 2023, Russians increasingly began to prefer analogues instead of original spare parts. Drivers use their vehicles less to save fuel and preserve the life of their vehicles.
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