The cost of car repairs in Russia increased by 14 percent in eight months of 2026

Over the eight months of 2026, the cost of car repairs in Russia increased by 14 percent, to 13.4 thousand rubles. Kommersant reports this.

The average annual cost of a Russian car owner for maintenance and repairs increased by 15 percent, to 24.4 thousand rubles. At the same time, the frequency of calls to the service remained the same - 1.75 times a year, according to the international network of car service centers Fit Service.

The number of standard hours per client increased by 4 percent, and the cost of work increased by 10-15 percent. Company director Tatyana Ovchinnikova noted that the increase in costs for spare parts was more moderate, “as demand is redistributed from the original and premium segment to middle and low-cost brands.”

Experts attribute the rising cost of repairs to the aging of the vehicle fleet. Due to the unaffordability of new cars, Russians spend longer driving their existing cars, which require more complex maintenance. In addition to changing oil and consumables, drivers more often call for problems with the suspension, engine, transmission, fuel system and electrical equipment.

With the departure of foreign automakers, access to technical information and software has been limited, and previous parts supply channels and warranty systems are less effective.