In the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) Different aspects are reviewed that influence the functioning and safety of cars and motorcycles. Such is the case of the State and correct fixation of patent sheet, gas emission, brake efficiency, tire state, ocular review of chassis and fluid losses or the operation of lights and speakers.
It is a procedure mandatory and indispensable to circulate on public roads both in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and in the different jurisdictions of the provinces of the country. Its objective is to guarantee road safety, following current regulations, and prevent mechanical failures in the future vehicle, or that they influence the environment. Keep the VTV updated became essential to Avoid fines and ensure a Responsible transit.
The National Government announced new changes in this process also known as Compulsory Technical Review (RTO). The adjustments of the Traffic Law influence a new update of the deadlines to carry out control in different types of cars, and the authorization of private workshops to do the inspection.
In addition, the new prices were confirmed to carry out this evaluation in the province of Buenos Aires and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Know the new values!
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PBA Ministry of Transportation
New changes in VTV
The national government, through Decree 196/2025 Published in the Official Gazette, announced new modifications in this mandatory process. First, from now on, cars 0km They must perform the first control 5 years of patenting the vehicle. Then it should be done Every two years And, once the 10 years oldVTV must be done annually.
On the other hand, the period of commercial vehicles depends on each jurisdiction, but will not be able to exceed the year. He maturity of the VTV will be organized according to the latest number of the patent of each car.
On the other hand, another modernization of this measure lies in the opening of new inspection centers individuals. Under the new decree, private workshops and official concessionaires may become places of verification, provided that they meet the technical and infrastructure requirements established by the Government.
From this modification, any official concessionaire or authorized workshop can carry out the VTV, which will expand the offer of available centers. With these adjustments, the government seeks to reduce costs and simplify the procedures related to transport and vehicular traffic.
How much does it cost to do the VTV in May 2025?
In this fifth month of the year the rates of the Buenos Aires province increased a 17.9% So the basic evaluation went from $ 53,819.26 to $ 63,463.30. Along these lines, the new prices are:
- Motorcycles of more than 50cc and up to 200cc: $ 25,383.31.
- Motorcycles of more than 200cc and up to 600cc: $ 38,077.
- Motorcycles of more than 600cc: $ 50,700.
- Vehicles up to 2500 kg: $ 63,463.
- Vehicles of more than 2500 kg: $ 114,224.91.
- Trailers, semi -trailers and coupled up to 2500 kg: $ 38,074.96
- Trailers, semi -trailers and coupled of more than 2500 kg: $ 57,112.45
For its part, in CABA, since December 2, the car rate rose from $ 44,857 to $ 52,878.21; While, motorcycles must pay $ 19,882.72 for carrying out this essential procedure.
What documentation do I need to process the VTV?
To perform vehicle technical verification, drivers must present the following documents:
- Green or blue card of the vehicle.
- National Identity Document (DNI) of the owner or from whoever carries the vehicle.
- Current insurance proof.
- In case of being the first time, the green card or automotive title.
- Proof of the previous VTV (if applicable).
Source: Ambito
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