Dealers of Renault in Russia have seen spare parts sourcing shifted to a subsidiary of AVTOVAZ, with Lada-Image taking on the distribution duties, according to reports from Izvestia. The new arrangement indicates a partial transition where some Renault dealers in Russia are aligning with this distributor for the supply chain, though not all have signed formal contracts yet. Each dealership is weighing its options and deciding the pace at which it will adopt the new sourcing model. In the near term, more contracts are anticipated as the market adjusts to the post-exit reality for the brand in Russia.
The focus of the supply has largely been on consumables, including a range of filters and timing belts. Several dealers highlighted gaps in the catalog of spare parts delivered under the new scheme, noting shortages in essential items such as fuel and oil filters. The partial return of the supply chain under the Renault umbrella appears to be driven by the brand’s withdrawal from the Russian market, though broader logistics challenges are also shaping the pace and scope of available parts. When tracing the roots of these disruptions, it becomes clear that forces at play date back to 2020, with ongoing strains influenced by the broader crisis in the semiconductor sector and related supply chain bottlenecks. The convergence of these factors has culminated in a nuanced supply landscape for Renault owners in Russia, where availability can vary by dealer and by part category.
It is worth noting that information about these changes has circulated through various channels, including messaging apps such as Viber, where some dealers and industry observers discuss current stock levels and anticipated shipments. This informal means of communication underscores the dynamic and somewhat opaque nature of the transition period as the market recalibrates under the new distribution framework.
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