Maintenance
The service interval at Lada Vesta is 15 thousand km. The maintenance costs for versions with different engines will be different. If the first scheduled maintenance for West with 1.6 or 1.8 VAZ engines will cost 11 thousand rubles, then for cars with a 1.6 Nissan engine and a CVT it will already cost 14 thousand. At the next MOT, the difference will be even greater: 12 thousand and 21 thousand rubles, respectively.
The Volkswagen maintenance cost calculator is currently not available – the real costs will be announced on site. Calling dealers showed that the first MOT for a Polo with a 1.6 engine (110 hp) would cost an average of 22 thousand rubles – the spread over several stations was several thousand. The second MOT is 25-28 thousand rubles. The interval between services is the same as that of Lada – 15 thousand km.
The cost of maintaining Vesta is highly dependent on the engine it is equipped with.
A similar service interval for Crete. The price range for maintenance at dealers is also several thousand. On average, the first maintenance for cars with a 1.6 engine costs 16 thousand rubles. You pay one and a half to two thousand euros for maintenance on a car with a 2.0 engine. The next scheduled maintenance (30 thousand km) for cars with a base engine is 19 thousand and 21 thousand rubles, respectively.
The Chinese Geely Coolray with a non-alternative 1.5 turbo engine has a shorter service interval – 10,000 km. The spread of prices at dealers is from one to two thousand rubles. And the first scheduled maintenance will cost an average of 15 thousand rubles. The next MOT is 19-20 thousand rubles. And the third MOT, which has to be done at 30 thousand kilometers, costs about the same. The rest of the models on this run are only coming for service for the second time.
How much does it cost to maintain popular models (from 0 to 30 thousand km)
| Fashion model | Lada Vesta | Volkswagen Polo | Hyundai Crete | Geely Coolray |
| Cost, rub. | 23 000 | 47 000 | 35,000 | 53 000 |
Spare parts
Finding spare parts for Vesta with a home engine is no problem. This applies to both original parts and analogues. A native oil filter for domestic 1.6 and 1.8 engines costs about 400 rubles. Prices for substitutes (there are many) range from 270-1200 rubles. The original air filter is offered for 1300 rubles. And substitutes – from 900 to 2000 rubles.
The front brake pads are also not scarce and cost about 2,000 rubles for the original set. There are also substitutes and cost from 1300 to 5000 rubles, depending on the brand.
For the HR16 engine, filters will be more expensive: the original oil filter in a Lada package costs about 2,500 rubles. At the same time a similar consumable, but in a Renault box one and a half times cheaper. Analogs cost from 1000 to 5500 rubles. Same story with the air filter. The original for Lada is comparable in price to the same spare parts under the brands Renault or Nissan and costs on average about 1,500 rubles. Prices for substitutes range from 1200 to 3500 rubles.
The oil filter for the Polo is slightly more expensive than for the Vesta. The original costs about 1800-2000 rubles. Prices for analogues vary greatly depending on the manufacturer – from 900 to 5000 rubles. The air filter for the EA211 atmospheric engine costs almost the same as that of the Lada – 1300 rubles for the original and from 800 to 3500 rubles for analogues. Brake pads for Volkswagen cost 8500-9000 rubles. Expensive! And analogues are not cheaper.
The original air filter for Crete with a 1.6 engine costs 1000 rubles, and replaces – from 1300 to 3700 rubles. Oil filter – 900 rubles for the original, 1200-2000 rubles for analogues. Brake pads for Crete are also not scarce (about 6,000 rubles per set). Prices for substitutes do not differ much – 5000-7500 rubles.
For the Chinese Geely, an oil filter is offered for 1600-1800 rubles. A pair of non-original ones will cost the same. A “native” air filter costs 2500 rubles, a non-original one costs 900-2800 rubles. Front brake pads are expensive, 9,000-10,000 rubles. Analogs of incomprehensible quality can be found for 1500 rubles. Higher quality replacements are comparable in price to the original.
Discounts and promotions
This summer, Lada launched the Easy Road Service program, which includes: free 30-point inspection, 20% discount on parts, free oil and filter changes possible! In addition, when passing the MOT, the customer receives a card for the Roadside Assistance Service (you can use it once a year for free). There is also the possibility of a profitable bodywork service and discounts on accessories.
Volkswagen has several service programs. And not only for new cars, but also for cars after the warranty. The same mobile roadside assistance services. But the real execution of any program depends on the availability of spare parts and components. And with the supply of some there are now interruptions.
Hyundai has launched a UKA service – buying used cars with a transparent history and warranty. The range of service programs is wide and still working. This also applies to discounts for maintenance, seasonal work (such as tire fitting and tire storage) and bodywork.
Geely has roadside assistance. The Chinese do not forget about service promotions. For example, you can now get discounts on diagnostics and prevention of the braking system.
What’s more beneficial now?
Although the shortage of spare parts also affected the Lada, it is still easier to maintain and maintain than foreign cars. And more profitable: this is confirmed by our calculations. Even if we take the most expensive and complex model from the Lad line – Vesta. And Grant of Niva is even easier and cheaper to maintain.
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Source: Z R
