The increase in scrap collection will cause the cost of imported, domestic and even used cars to increase. to write Izvestia cites Anton Shaparin, vice president of the National Automobile Association (NAU).
“The prices of new imports will increase proportionally by about 250 thousand rubles for a car with the most popular engine capacity of 1.5 liters. AvtoVAZ will increase prices by at least 100 thousand rubles, justifying this by increasing costs. Second-hand prices will increase by the same amount,” he said.
Shaparin added that the increase in recycling collection and central bank rates would greatly reduce demand for cars. He also described as “premature” the idea that Chinese brands would continue to offer deep discounts on their cars.
July 16 reportedThe fee for recycling cars in Russia is planned to be increased by 70-85% one-time from October 1, 2024, and then indexed annually. Now the draft government decision has been submitted for public discussion.
Later Barhota’s analyst statedThe decision to increase the recycling fee for passenger cars in Russia is aimed at increasing the prices of cars assembled in other countries. According to him, more expensive cars on the market may lose their competitiveness. At the same time, buyers will try to buy cars that suit them in terms of price and quality, given the availability of alternatives.
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