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The auto parts market is a peculiar segment of trade. Now it presents a wide range of products. Many of them can be purchased without leaving home. For example, I visited an online store for motorists renix.com.ua. But it was not always like that. Interesting evolution of the automobile market and the assortment of products presented on it now.
Evolution of the auto parts market
The Ukrainian automobile market, as well as similar segments of trade in other neighboring states, in the modern sense began to take shape in the 90s. Since in the USSR, the problem of supplying spare parts was quite acute. In addition, more foreign cars began to appear in the 90s. And the need for components quickly increased.
At the beginning, car dealerships were popular places where you could buy the necessary parts. Owners of iron horses had to make a choice by trial and error. In many cases, the only method of selection was a visual assessment of dimensions. Catalogs were rare.
The next step was the appearance of pavilions on the territory of the market. They sold original products for cars, but fakes were also often found. Car dealerships opened in big cities. Computers with catalog programs were installed in the person of the advanced.
Commerce in this area was a very profitable business. Markups sometimes reached 1000%. Many consignments of spare parts were delivered by shuttles. They visited foreign countries on tourist permits. Over time, large companies for the sale of spare parts took shape. They competed with official dealers.
Current state
Currently, there are many car dealerships on the market. It is possible to purchase spare parts immediately or to order them. Internet commerce has been actively developing since the 2010s. The range of spare parts is growing and makes it possible to satisfy the demand of almost any consumer. Products are presented in the following categories:
- Original spare parts. These are components that are produced by the car manufacturer.
- Analogues. Almost an exact copy of the original. Mogut is produced under the second brand.
- Cheap duplicates.
- Used spare parts. They can be presented at car shows. A certain segment is occupied by products that have been in use and have undergone repair.
The volume of demand for these categories varies depending on the economic situation in the country. During the crisis, the fate of the last segment prevails. During the period of economic growth, the demand for original parts grows significantly.
