Russia is discussing the creation of a unified digital database of spare parts for Chinese cars. The initiative is being developed in the State Duma, Stanislav Naumov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Economic Policy, told Izvestia. It concerns a kind of "digital passport" of the car, which will contain an accurate list of compatible parts and components.
The need for such a system is explained by the increasing number of complaints about difficulties in repairing foreign cars, primarily Chinese brands. Car services and car owners are increasingly faced with the fact that even the selection of spare parts by VIN code does not guarantee compatibility: due to outdated catalogs, parts are ordered that are actually not suitable for a particular modification of the car, which leads to additional costs and wasted time.
It is assumed that the digital database will be formed at the stage of model certification. When оформлении ОТТС (Vehicle Type Approval), manufacturers and official suppliers will be required to upload a complete electronic catalog of spare parts to the state system with an accurate link to the VIN of each car and regularly update it with any design changes. Car services and car owners will be able to access up-to-date data, for example, through Gosuslugi or the MAX messenger. The State Duma believes that this will reduce repair costs, reduce the risk of buying unsuitable parts and increase the transparency of services, especially against the background of the mass exit of Chinese cars from warranty.