Deputy Minister of Finance Aleksey Moiseev, after considering the input from the Ministry of Transport, stated that using used spare parts in car repairs under OSAGO is permissible in some cases, though not universally. This stance was conveyed to the public through RIA News.
Moiseev acknowledged that price increases for spare parts are evident and widely observed. He noted that the central question concerns whether used spare parts can be incorporated into repairs financed by OSAGO, while maintaining safety and reliability. He suggested that there should be clear guidelines about which parts might be eligible for reuse, stressing that there can be no compromise on braking components, while other parts such as headlights could potentially be considered for reuse under strict conditions. These remarks were made during a Federation Council session focused on OSAGO and vehicle maintenance economics.
The deputy minister also admitted uncertainty about the practical implementation of such a policy. He pledged to obtain a definitive position from the Ministry of Transport and to assess the feasibility of solving the issue without undermining safety standards. Moiseev emphasized that the ministry’s stance would direct his next steps and that any practical solution would require careful testing, monitoring, and regulatory oversight to ensure road safety is not compromised.
In related developments, a former president of the Association of Automobile Dealers of Russia introduced the concept of generating license plates for cars used in test drives, signaling ongoing discussions about vehicle use and regulatory flexibility within the industry.