Survey Itv Rates By Consumer Organisation Facua

Consumer Organisation FACUA has published the inventarisation of maximum ITV rates, noting the differences between 2013 and 2014.

It appears that prices vary widely, up to 113% difference for cars, and up to 202% for small motorcycles.

Bad luck if you live in the Castilla Y Leon region, as prices are highest there, follewed by Extremadura for cars with catalytic converter and Madrid for cars that run on diesel.

Tariffs for Andalucia seem to have gone down, but note that in the survey they have included the 10% reduction on prices that apply when you have your vehicle tested before the expiry date.

All regions have their own way of calculating the rates,some charge IVA, some do not. In Madrid the government is not even involved in setting the rates, totally free market there.

The conditions and timeframe that enable you to bring in your vehicle for a free re-check in case it did not pass the first one, vary widely as well, fom 2 months in Andalucia, Aragon, Castilla-La Mancha,  to 15 days on the Canary Islands or in Catalunia. Only 7 days on Mallorca!

The only thing in common is the national ´tasa´ to pay, 3,80 euros for each vehicle that is brought in for testing.

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FACUA SURVEY

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.