New Regulations in Second Hand Car Sales
In recent years in Turkey second hand car sales has increased significantly. However, this situation has also brought with it some problems. Especially price increases ve stockpiling activities Problems such as these have become an important agenda item in the automotive sector. In this context, new regulations introduced by the Ministry of Commerce aim to reduce these negative situations in the sector.
The 6 Months and 6 Thousand Kilometers Rule
The Ministry of Commerce has decided to increase the taxation of second-hand cars starting from the first registration date, effective January 1, 2025. 6 months ve 6 thousand kilometers This regulation has brought the condition that Authorized Dealers ve individual buyers This is valid for. Thus, it is aimed to prevent the sale of vehicles above their real value.
Objectives of the Regulation
The most important purpose of this regulation is, speculation in car prices Preventing buyers from purchasing vehicles at prices below or above their real market value will contribute to the healthy operation of the sector. In addition, with the effect of this regulation, hoarding activities are also expected to decrease.
Market Balances and Gallery Owners' Views
Although representatives from the automotive industry generally support this regulation, some dealers argue that the practice should not continue. Motor Vehicle Dealers Federation (MASFED) Chairman Aydın Erkoç stated that these regulations played an important role in ensuring market balance. However, due to the effect of high interest rates, capital owners gave up on purchasing vehicles, which had a negative impact on some dealerships.
Tax and Audit Studies
The Ministry of Trade has begun to monitor second-hand vehicle sales more closely in cooperation with the Turkish Notary Association. The aim of these inspections is to prevent individuals or companies from purchasing vehicles collectively. taxation The Ministry of Treasury and Finance is making intense efforts to prevent tax loss in this area.
Motor Vehicle Dealers' Authorization Documents
Motor vehicle dealers must comply with the rules by obtaining authorization documents. However, individual buyers are also required to tax liabilities It is a critical point to fulfill it. The measures taken are important to ensure a healthy operation in the sector.
Future Regulations
It is observed that the measures taken in the automotive sector have positive effects on the markets. However, in the future, the regulations should be adjusted in accordance with the market conditions. to be revised In this way, the rights of both buyers and sellers will be protected and the sector will be able to function healthily.
As a result
Developments in the automotive sector are always a subject that needs to be followed carefully. New regulations introduced for second-hand car sales will contribute to the healthy operation of the sector. Therefore, it is of great importance for both buyers and sellers to act by taking the regulations into consideration.
