23.01.2025 15:50
The inspection fees, which concern millions of vehicle owners, have been increased by 43.93%, the revaluation rate for the year 2025. Drivers who take their vehicles for inspection in the first month of the year are reacting not only to the high fees but also to the service charge applied during the payment process.
In 2025, the minimum wage, pension, and civil servant salary increases were accompanied by increases in taxes and fees. For the new year, the revaluation rate was determined to be 43.93% as published in the Official Gazette.
BOTH PRICE INCREASE AND SERVICE FEE
Vehicle inspection fees were also increased by 43.93%. TÜVTÜRK reflected the 43.93% increase in vehicle inspection fees for 2025 as of January 1, 2025.
CURRENT VEHICLE INSPECTION FEES
Tractor (with or without trailer), Motorcycle, and Motorized Bicycle 1,334.40 TL
Car, Minibus, Pickup Truck, Special Purpose Vehicle, Off-Road Vehicle, Trailer, and Semi-Trailer 2,620.80 TL
Bus, Truck, Tow Truck, and Tanker 3,543.60 TL
VEHICLE OWNERS REACT TO SERVICE FEE CHARGE
With this increase rate, the vehicle inspection fees have been raised more than the minimum wage, pension, and civil servant salary increases. However, those who wish to pay this fee with a debit or credit card faced an additional charge. TÜVTÜRK claims that this extra amount is charged because card payments require additional services. In a statement from the institution, it was noted that "Payments made by credit card or debit card are processed through a service provider company that offers a one-time payment service to our customers in accordance with Law No. 6493 and relevant legislation, and in return for the one-time payment service provided, a 'service fee' is collected from our customers by the service provider company."
However, drivers who state that the increase in vehicle inspection fees is excessive are opposing the collection of this service fee. They are requesting the cessation of this practice, stating that the Revenue Administration's statement regarding businesses that do not accept credit or debit cards and demand cash payment constitutes a penalty.