According to a study by SberMarket and SberAuto, the average Russian car owner spends about 108 thousand rubles a year on maintaining his vehicle, with more than half of this amount spent on gasoline costs.

Experts outlined ways to reduce these costs, including switching to diesel engines, using natural gas equipment, choosing cheaper gasoline, changing insurance, and getting repairs done at regular service stations instead of dealerships.

They also emphasized the importance of clarifying the terms of the factory warranty in advance to resolve problematic situations.