Tatyana Ovchinnikova, the Fit Service Director for the International Franchise Network, said that average auto parts prices in Russia rose by about 10 to 15 percent.
In the first two months of 2025, the industry recorded an average rise in spare parts prices around 10 to 15 percent.
The rise stemmed from several factors, including disruptions in logistics and payments. Currency movements also influence the price of spare parts and imported goods.
In contrast, the Russian Automobile Stores Association, RSA, views price growth as modest. On March 19 they released an updated CTP spare parts price directory, based on the December 2024 update, showing only small changes.
Overall, the March 19, 2025 reference guide shows only a slight uptick in average spare parts costs compared with the previous edition.
It rose by 0.1 percent against the prior version of the reference book.
Earlier, RSA refreshed the reference books in December 2024, noting a minor increase of about 0.5 percent.
RSA explained that price shifts in the reference books reflect broader supply logistics and currency volatility, especially under sanctions. As a result, supplier and seller costs in the Russian market continually change, shaping final consumer prices.
In some cases insurers lowered payments for certain brands. For CTP reference values, compensation for Nissan parts fell about 2 percent, Mitsubishi by 0.8 percent, and Lada by 0.6 percent.
RSA’s press service indicated that the methodology used to calculate CTP spare parts prices does not require adjustments.
RSA stated that there is no plan to change the current method for forming average prices.
If market data show misalignment with Osago payments, RSA would offer changes to the central bank for consideration.
Because evaluation methods diverge, RSA compares spare parts trends with inflation metrics differently from official Rosstat figures. Spare parts prices are only one component of the consumer basket used to gauge inflation in RSA.
Dealers talk about raising prices
Auto vendors report similar price growth. A representative from Rolf Dealer Holding said 2025 price increases include headlights and lanterns up about 17 percent, hoods and bumpers up 13 percent, windshields 12 percent, wings 9 percent, and consumables rising 5 to 9 percent in the same period.
Experts note that spare parts costs have risen markedly over the last two to three months, with average increases in the 15 to 25 percent range.
Growth has been in the 15 to 25 percent band.
Alexander Nosko, head of services at the new car market, notes that Porsche original parts have seen notable price increases.
Prices are expected to keep rising, potentially hitting 40 percent by year end as logistics problems persist. Suppliers are creating new routes and building new supply chains, which adds costs and slows deliveries.
This reality drives noticeable price jumps. A part costing around 180,000 rubles today may be scarce tomorrow, or only available on order, pushing the price 40 to 50 percent higher.
This was stated by Roman Timashov, sales service director at Avtomom Altufevo, in an interview.
We must sue
RSA reference books are widely considered undervalued. Anton Shaparin, vice president of the National Automobile Association, urged drivers to pursue court action to obtain full CTP compensation.
He argued that RSA reference books do not reflect real market conditions and are used to minimize payments.
In his view, the books serve only to undervalue settlements, nothing more.
Cross checking with actual spare parts costs confirms the need for up to date data, Shaparin said, calling for alignment with current market realities.
Inflation remains elevated, while currency movements drive prices. A strengthening ruble has made some parts cheaper than in winter, though overall market trends stay volatile.
The court remains the route to market level compensation.
Determining the true cost of parts and actual damages can lead to court decisions. Insurers may resist, arguing that payouts would soar into the tens of billions of rubles annually.
Ilya Plisov, board member of the Automobile Services Association, says RSA books cover at least 70 percent of spare parts prices. Yet driver compensation has fallen not only for original parts but also for third party equivalents.
Most spare parts are represented by roughly 70 to 80 percent in the reference books.
Since 2022, service shops have used similar market parts, but price gaps and compatibility issues mean some parts cannot be substituted with analogs.
A few years back compensation favored original parts, but now analogs are common. Customers face issues when a vehicle cannot be fitted with the substituted parts, leading to dissatisfaction.