The Russians cut spending. Is it possible to save money on car maintenance?

20 August 2018

And you save your car?

Today, the domestic media made a statement that the amount of average check in stores of Russia fell to the lowest level in two years. In particular, it wrote RBC. Journalists refer to the dimension of the holding "ROMIR", which recorded a decline in the average ticket amount for the fourth month in a row. Can save money not only on products but also on your car?

Why did the Russians save

To begin to understand what counted Analytics. According to statistics, in July 2018, the amount of average check dropped to 496 rubles, which was the lowest value since March 2016, that is more than two years. Thus, in comparison with June of the current year the amount of the check has decreased from 3.3 % (was 513 rubles).

Experts "romira" did not focus on the causes of what is happening: they are already known to all. Recent months, major Russian Newspapers often focused on the negative news: growth of fuel prices, the VAT increase, the expected increase in the retirement age, the new US sanctions, the depreciation of the ruble... Even if the event has not yet had any real impact on the ratios of income and expenses, anyone will aim to moderate spending.

how to save drivers?

Since we are talking about the economy, to cut spending logically starting with the biggest spending. The only problem is that everything is very individual. Someone can spend a fortune on new rims, body kit and other tuning, and it's very simple. The other only runs and maintains their "swallow", and then it is not so obvious.

For fresh vehicles a substantial part of the passive expenses connected with the fact that it is practically impossible to control the depreciation of the car. But since this has nothing to do, then go to the next item.

Insurance. In September, rates of insurance will be increased, so if you are nearing the end of the term of the current policy, it is best to renew it as soon as possible. With the hull all much more complicated: there is no fixed tariffs, so that the number of possible options a lot more. For example, to get the best design of the "franchise".

Fuel. In fact fuel is better not to save: may go sideways. In the first place as a relatively modern, technically sophisticated engines with high compression, direct injection, turbocharging and other systems, increasing requirements for gasoline. To diesel engines is also true: if the old digest D245 virtually any diesel fuel, high-powered engine on the Common Rail is much more whimsical. So there are only two options to fuel savings: less travel and less pressure on the gas (that is, change the style of drive is more economical).

Maintenance. At this point, too, it is better not to save money directly. It is necessary to carry out and implement the regulated procedure by the manufacturer. But to save your hard earned money is still possible. First, if the warranty has passed, you can discard dealer service. Second, you can go to the use of consumables from alternative manufacturers. The main thing — not to go too with savings. In the optimal case it is better to learn to the reviews of specific brands and even models, filter, spark plug, belts and so on. The same applies to motor oil and other technological liquids.

Not bad to save you and the dealer. In a crisis a mission of any forces trying to lure customers in his box, and not always talking about cheating. For example, for a vehicle older than three years, some manufacturers offer economical service and a variety of promotions, like best oil service. So check the stock at your dealer and the official representative of the brand in Russia: for the same work and supplies, sometimes you can pay significantly less than usual.

Repair. That's really on repairs save almost everything. Whether it is about the failure of some node in result of natural deterioration or recovery after an accident, it is almost always possible to choose parts for at least three types: brand new original, new aftermarket and aftermarket/"showdown". Universal advice there is no: a lot depends on the individual case. Better to figure out all the options, study the reviews (especially if we are talking about components with alternative brands) and weigh all the "pros" and "cons". Plus added to this is the choice of the store. Everyone knows that the dealer keeps spare parts usurious rate of interest, but the reality may be different scenarios. There are cases when the dealer has the required original spare part is cheaper (Yes, it doesn't always happen).

is it Worth saving any forces?

Even for the same cars, the same routes and runs and the same damage costs can differ by two to three times. Decisions about the economy should be balanced and thoughtful. The quality of the fuel, periodic maintenance and key components of the engine/drivetrain is better not to save: may go sideways. At the same time, alternative spare parts and services, optimization of fuel consumption and routes, and a thousand other little things can moderate spending on "iron horse".

However, even if saving money on car is not enough, you can try make more money.

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