The analysis from the marketing agency NAPI shows a notable rise in spare part prices within the insurance basket for premium cars between December 2022 and August 2023, with an overall increase of 12 percent. This trend comes from NAPI’s own assessment of automotive parts costs and reflects broader shifts in the premium segment market in North America and Canada as well as global supply dynamics.
NAPI identifies the rear fenders as the component with the largest jump among original spare parts for premium cars. Prices for this part surged by 28.6 percent over the eight month period. In December 2022, the average price stood at 194.2 thousand rubles, rising to 249.7 thousand rubles by August 2023. The left rear door also saw a meaningful rise, climbing 24.1 percent to 205.7 thousand rubles in August after 165.7 thousand rubles in December 2022. These shifts underscore how body parts in premium models have become more costly to repair following collisions or heavy wear in their markets.
Other notable movements include the left front door price, which increased by 22.7 percent to 221 thousand rubles. Airbag prices edged higher by 12.2 percent, while the right front door rose by 11.6 percent and headlights by 11 percent in the same eight month window. Meanwhile, some parts did not follow the same upward trajectory. Front fenders for premium cars experienced a decrease, with prices dropping 16.9 percent during the period. Taillights decreased by 3.1 percent and windshields by 1.8 percent, illustrating a mixed pattern across the spare parts category.
Within the auto repair ecosystem, the fuse basket refers to a collection of spare parts used to fix vehicles after an accident. The data imply that the cost pressure on certain essential components may drive up repair bills and influence consumer budgeting for premium vehicle ownership, not only in Russia but in comparable markets where import costs and supplier pricing strategies echo these trends.
Alongside these price movements, industry watchers have noted ongoing production decisions for specific vehicle lines. It has been reported that AvtoVAZ would continue producing cars with Euro-5 engines, a stance that could affect the availability and pricing of replacement parts for older models in markets where these vehicles remain common. These factors together paint a broader picture of how supply chain shifts, regulatory frameworks, and regional demand shape the cost landscape for premium vehicle repairs across North America and Canada, as captured by NAPI’s market analysis.