Automotive zero-to-ratio index released, South Korean car accessories prices increased sharply

"Zero Index" reflects the ratio of the total vehicle loading and accessories price to the sales price of the vehicle. "Consumer's Common Parts Burden Index" is based on this and shows the level of vehicle maintenance prices. Compared with the data released in April this year, both indices showed a slight increase during the current period. From the perspective of the brand of the up-raised model, the main part of the change in the price of accessories is the Korean brand. Among the top 10 models in which the two indices have risen, the Korean brands accounted for 6, including the Dongfeng Yueda KIA K2 sedan. The price increase of the rear bumper reached 140.66% and 81.14% respectively. The two associations believe that under the guidance of the previous research and publication of the automobile zero-to-comparison ratio, the prices of auto parts have generally shown a steady and rational return. In recent years, the prices of Korean-branded auto parts have risen sharply against the market, especially with consumer days. The price of commonly used accessories that are closely related to common car costs has risen abnormally, adding to the cost burden on consumers.

In order to help consumers better understand the cycle maintenance burden of 100 sample models, the two associations released the “Consumer Maintenance Burden Index” for the first time. The data show that the highest "consumption burden" of each model is a difference of 9 times, the highest is the Mercedes-Benz CLS level, the consumer care burden index is 42.37, that is, the maintenance cost per 100 kilometers is 42.37 yuan; the lowest model is GAC. Toyota Yaris, the consumer care burden index was 4.69, that is, the maintenance cost per hundred kilometers was 4.69 yuan.

Relevant person in charge of the two associations suggested that after receiving a new car, consumers must check whether the “Warranty and Maintenance Manual” or “User Manual” is delivered with the car and read the manual carefully. The car manufacturer’s description of the vehicle’s entire vehicle quality warranty , And the agreement on the warranty mileage or time for different parts within the cycle, to avoid excessive maintenance due to misleading propaganda in 4S stores.