Crossovers enjoy widespread popularity in the country, but owning them can be costly, especially under sanctions. These vehicles typically consume more fuel than traditional sedans, and repair costs run higher as well. What’s more, many salespeople push for pricey consumables for crossovers, often more expensive than those for passenger cars. It’s worth noting that consumables for crossovers are largely identical to those used in cars, since crossovers share platforms and components with standard models.
A simple and highly effective Cabin Filter approach is the “Behind the Wheel” option.
Thus, choosing the right consumables can dramatically reduce maintenance expenses. While it’s unlikely to save on engine oil, savings are possible with filters. A cabin air filter is a prime example. The best option remains original equipment when possible, and there should be no misunderstanding about this. Yet, the reality is not always smooth: original cabin filters for Renault Duster and Kaptur, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson can cost close to a thousand rubles, and stock is not always guaranteed.
Opting for non-original filters raises questions. Given market constraints, there are few viable alternatives: driving with a dirty filter or removing it altogether is ill advised. Market conditions have pushed up prices for many non-genuine imports as well. In addition, most major foreign brands have left the country, making low-quality counterfeits more common.
The Za Rulem trading house also offers more technologically advanced products such as carbon-filled cabin filters designed for allergy sufferers.
For this reason, attention to domestic products becomes sensible. The benefits are threefold: quality that meets international standards, a price roughly 55% lower than the original, and protection against counterfeit purchases. The selection has become even easier recently. Under the Za Rulem brand, high-quality and affordable car filters have been brought to market.
Estimated Cost of Cabin Filters
|
car model |
Original |
Non-original brands |
“Behind the wheel” |
|
Renault Duster |
average 900 |
400 — 550 |
up to 300 |
|
Kia Sportage Hyundai Tucson |
average 850 |
400 – 800 |
up to 350 |