Reducing harmful emissions from cars in a country that has one of the oldest car fleets in Europe is certainly an ambitious goal. The new cars for sale. In November, registrations were 16% more than in the same period in 2022. Sales of hybrid and electric vehicles also increased a little, the prerogative of those who want to be at peace with the environment. But the older cars must be okay. AND cWhat makes them safe is the state-managed audit.
The revision has a cost, but there is also a bonus which expires next 31 December. Better known as “Bonus safe vehicles” provides an economic benefit for owners of regulated vehicles. It was also created to record the individual citizen's commitment to eco-sustainable circulation.
How does it work? You must request it after having the car inspected. It has a redemption value of 9,95 € for compensate for the increase in inspection costs which began on 1 November 2021. Of course, it is a symbolic figure which, with the average price of petrol, is more or less equivalent to 5 liters of fuel. Better than nothing, from a State that takes a lot and gives little.
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The inspection in authorized centers guarantees greater road safety and a reduced environmental impact. The anti-pollution aspect is prevalent, given the particularly precise control over gas discharges. The other tests concern la functionality of the brake and headlight systems, the electrical system, the state of the bodywork.
“Vehicle owners can claim the bonus until March 31 2023 for revisions carried out in 2022, the site explains tutto-energia.it the 2023 revisions, the request window opens starting from the 3 April 2023. It is essential to note that the deadline for submitting the application is 31 December 2023."
To receive a refund, car owners must access the Safe Vehicle Bonus platform with SPID credentials. Then you fill out the form on the platform. At that point the operation is concluded and cannot be repeated, it is valid only once.
The ecological value of the revision is taken into account by environmental and consumer organisations. Each for their own part defends the compensatory or environmental sensitivity characteristics. But the discussions make little sense: the inspection is an obligation within four years from the date of first registration of the car and every two years thereafter.
However, sustainable mobility with cars appropriates new technologies. The inspection bonus does not cover the costs of installing equipment that controls exhaust from the mufflers. Italy still has to make progress in this field. For now, incentives have been announced for 2024 from 2 thousand to 5 thousand euros for the purchase of new cars based on the level of CO2 emissions.
