INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Prices for car parts in Russia have gone up by an average of 31% since Moscow invaded Ukraine, the Kommersant business daily reported
Friday.Industry experts cite currency volatility, non-transparent pricing and logistical issues for the shortage of spare parts that is
While some parts were in short supply during the Covid-19 pandemic, EU sanctions and limited supply routes since the invasion began in late
fenders by 31%; doors, hoods and grilles have gotten 30% more expensive, while glasses saw the smallest increase of 26%.Ford was the runaway
leader with an 83% price increase in body repair parts, according to Tinkoff Insurance data cited by Kommersant.Parts for Subaru,
Mercedes-Benz and BMW followed with more than 40% increases
On the lower end, Lexus, Toyota and Hyundai saw increases ranging from 15% to 20%.
