In Russia, vehicle registration with the traffic police MREO tends to cluster toward the year’s end, a trend confirmed by company analysts reviewing five years of data from the Avto.ru Reports service.
The final days of December emerge as the peak period for vehicle registrations, with December 27 standing out as the busiest day. On that date alone, roughly 33.5 thousand cars were registered, according to the service cited by socialbites.ca. The pattern appears tied to year-end incentives for dealers to move stock before the calendar rolls over and new models arrive, a dynamic that boosts annual bonuses for staff in addition to the push to complete deals before the market resets.
Enforcement of this seasonal spike also shows a notable drop in registrations around March 8, after which March becomes the second-busiest month for registrations. This rise is often connected to gift purchases around International Women’s Day, reflecting how holidays influence buyer behavior and inventory planning.
On average, Russia sees about 17,600 car registrations per day. The months with the highest totals are December, followed by March and July, illustrating a rhythm where end-of-year sales and spring promotions shape the overall pace of registrations.
Historically, Russians also show a strong preference for the price profiles of used cars, balancing affordability with reliability as the market shifts through the year. This pricing trend interacts with seasonal demand, dealership incentives, and broader economic considerations that affect both new and used vehicle volumes.