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        "msgid": "spares-sales-boost-as-consumers-delay-new-car-purchases-1785495359",
        "date": "2026-07-31 17:05:21",
        "title": "Spares Sales Boost as Consumers Delay New Car Purchases",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "A slowdown in new car sales is driving growth in the automotive aftermarket sector as owners opt to maintain existing vehicles. This trend has led to double-digit sales growth for essential components such as brake pads and lighting systems.",
        "content": "<p>The slowdown in new car sales is having a positive impact on the\nvehicle spare parts business. Consumers are increasingly choosing to\nretain their current vehicles for longer periods, leading to an\nincreased demand for vehicle maintenance, particularly within the\naftermarket market.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst economic conditions that have prompted some consumers to\npostpone new car purchases, the need to replace worn-out components\nremains unavoidable. This situation has become a key driver for growth\nin spare parts sales throughout this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn my view, given the current economic conditions, people are\ncontinuing to use their older vehicles, which requires maintenance. This\nis especially true for spare parts that are non-negotiable; if brakes\nare worn out or lights have failed, they must be replaced,\u201d said Timmy,\nGeneral Manager of Sumber Berkat, during GIIAS 2026 in BSD on Friday\n(31\/07\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>This trend is reflected in the rising sales of several products\nmarketed by Sumber Berkat, ranging from Bendix brake pads and Philips\nlights to Flosser horns. By mid-year, sales growth has reached double\ndigits and is expected to continue increasing until the end of the\nyear.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo far, there has been an increase of approximately double digits or\neven teens. There is even growth around 15 per cent. Most people are\nindeed using their cars for longer periods than before,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Optimism is also rising alongside the Gaikindo Indonesia\nInternational Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, which is believed to boost\nnational automotive market activity, including the aftermarket\nsector.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, component installation is carried out through partner\nworkshops appointed by the company at no cost to the customer, with a\nprimary focus on passenger vehicles, although some commercial vehicles,\nsuch as HiAce-based ambulances, are also serviced.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI remain optimistic. With the GAIKINDO event, I am confident that\nthis year\u2019s results will be higher than last year. Brake and light\nreplacements are conducted at our appointed workshops with free\ninstallation. Our focus is indeed on the passenger vehicle aftermarket,\nthough we also service ambulances like the HiAce,\u201d Timmy concluded.<\/p>",
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