Ministry of Commerce announced: “New Measures for the Automotive Sector”

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The Ministry of Commerce made an official statement today. In this context “New Measures for the Automotive Industry” has been announced.

New Trade Minister Ömer Bolat Important decisions were taken after the meetings between the representatives of the automotive sector and the automotive sector. About these decisions Ministry of Commerce Here are the statements made by it happened: “We are pleased with the positive developments in production, employment, exports and sales in the automotive industry, which is one of the strongest sectors in our country. However, in order to prevent exorbitant price formations and unfair commercial practices that have occurred in violation of the supply-demand balance in our automotive sector for the last few months, and to re-establish a competitive, fair and stable market structure, to ensure regular functioning in the purchase and sale of motor vehicles, we have cooperated with our Ministry of Commerce. Comprehensive meetings were held at the Ministry of Commerce on 19 June 2023 with automotive manufacturers and distributors, authorized dealers and car dealership representatives, which are the authorized institutions of the automotive sector. In addition to the intensive control measures we have carried out so far, within the scope of combating stocking and exorbitant price practices carried out by some companies in automotive purchases and sales, additional measures have to be taken by our Ministry of Commerce to eliminate practices that cause unfair gains and consumer grievances, taking into account the opinions of automotive sector representatives. has become. In this context;

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1- It is considered to be beneficial in the fight against excessive and exorbitant price increase, stocking and some unfair commercial practices in the automotive sector. The implementation period of the regulation on the “6 Months 6 thousand kilometers” restriction has been extended for 6 months until January 1, 2024.

2- All individual sales that are considered to be commercial activities will be regularly audited by our Ministry within the scope of the “6 months-6 thousand kilometers” restriction regulation, and administrative fines will be imposed on these sellers in case of violation of the legislation. In addition, the records of the aforementioned sales and audit results will be regularly shared with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance in order to ensure the taxation of unregistered earnings.

3- In the second hand motor land vehicle advertisements given on the internet, Measures will be taken to eliminate exorbitant prices.

4- Our Ministry of Commerce will continue to carry out intensive inspections regarding the 6-month 6,000-kilometer restriction, as well as the practices that lead to exorbitant prices in motor land vehicle sales at the level of authorized dealers, car dealerships and individual sellers.

In this context, a total of 35 million 110 thousand 527 TL administrative fines have been imposed on businesses that set up transactions contrary to the marketing and sales restrictions. In addition, within the scope of stocking practices, an administrative fine of 8 million 292 thousand 360 TL was imposed on 15 authorized dealers in 2021 and 2022, and a total of 17 million 834 thousand 400 TL was imposed on 4 authorized dealers last May, who were found to be in practices that made it difficult for consumers to access new mileage vehicles; In June, it was decided to impose an administrative fine of 49 million 44 thousand 600 TL to 10 authorized dealers who were found to be demanding a price above the list price of the vehicle or forcing customers to buy accessories.

In addition, the second hand motor land vehicle trade authorization certificates of 4 authorized dealers, for which administrative fines were imposed, were revoked. Thus, as a result of the inspections carried out against stocking activities, the Unfair Price Evaluation Board has decided to impose an administrative fine of 75 million 171 thousand 360 TL in total so far. It is announced to the public with respect.”



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