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The Russian car market is flooded with counterfeit spare parts and oils: how to recognize them
More than half of the motor oil sold on the Russian market is counterfeit. A similar situation is observed in car parts, especially domestic ones. Novye Izvestia looked into the reasons for the phenomenon.
Counterfeit spare parts are mainly for Russian cars, oils - for famous Western brands. The main reason for this situation is the departure of large international manufacturers from the Russian market. What is the difference between a fake and a counterfeit? Counterfeit products are genuine products imported into the country without the manufacturer's permission. Counterfeit is something that only pretends to be real. The use of counterfeit spare parts and oil has serious consequences, including accelerated engine wear, an increased risk of breakdown and, as a result, significant additional costs for car repairs. To protect yourself from counterfeit products, it is recommended to purchase spare parts and oil from trusted sellers. Some services hire specialists who can distinguish counterfeit from the original. In the case of oil, you can pay attention to secondary brands that are little known and therefore cannot be counterfeited. For example, you can buy oil from Finland and the Netherlands. These mistakes when using the handbrake can cost the driver his life. Research: How much does it cost to "change shoes" for winter in Nizhny Novgorod?