The minimum kit required to prepare cars for winter in October will cost Russians an average of 26,688 rubles, which is 16% higher than last year. This is stated in a study by the company OFD Platform (available from socialbites.ca).
The minimum set includes four tires, a set of windshield wiper blades, antifreeze fluid and a tire service.
The biggest price increase on the list during the year was for tires – the average bill increased by 18% and reached 6,158 rubles in October. The number of tire purchases increased by 5%.
The price of windshield wiper blades and antifreeze set increased by 6% and 5% respectively. The average bill for a set of brushes in October was 1055 rubles, and for liquid – 255 rubles. They started to be purchased 9% and 7% more frequently, respectively.
Prices for tire fitting services increased by 1% during the year, the average bill in October was 1,020 rubles. Vehicle owners used them 10% more often.
According to the company, the minimum spending average set in October in Moscow reaches 29,176 rubles; This is 24% higher than last year. St. In St. Petersburg, vehicle owners’ expenses average 28,874 rubles (plus 18%).
“In Russia, in the first half of October, interest in tires increased due to changes in weather conditions, including in the capital and central regions. This was also reflected in the dynamics of the average purchase price. “In addition, with the renewal of the vehicle fleet and the entry of more new brands of passenger cars into the market, the choice of winter tires in different diameters and rubber qualities is becoming more diverse this season.” OFD Platform.
Tatyana Pozdnyakova, chief expert of the Moscow Meteorological Bureau, predicted strong winds, sleet and temperatures around 0°C in the capital next weekend. Pozdnyakova warned that drivers who do not have time to replace summer tires with winter tires should refrain from traveling; He warned that ice might form on the roads on the morning of October 29.
Second month in a row in Russia in September decreased Giving a car loan.