He arrived summer and many Argentines began their vacation or are about to do so. In the latter case, and considering the current economic context and the latest increases, it is essential to know the gasoline pricesthe tolls and the car maintenance to travel prepared.
For this reason, and to facilitate your rest, we bring you all the costs you need to know if you are about to embark on a trip to the Atlantic Coast.
Summer 2024 by car: mandatory documentation to travel on the road
Before embarking on a trip, an important point to keep in mind has to do with the mandatory documentation. After the president of the Nation Javier MIlei signed the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) which proposes 300 repeals and modifications in different legislation, many doubts arose among drivers regarding what papers are necessary when traveling on the route.
Article Nº361 of the Decree 70/2023 published in the Official bulletin refers to the modification of the Decree Law 6,582/1958 of the Automotive Property Registrybut not to the National Traffic Law (24,449). It is in the latter where the VTV and insurance are listed as mandatory, so they continue to be necessary to circulate after the DNU. In this way, the mandatory documents to circulate are the following:
- National Driver’s License.
- Green or blue card.
- Proof of valid insurance.
- Proof of payment of the tax upon registration of the vehicle.
- National Identity Document (DNI).
- Proof of Mandatory Technical Review (RTO) or Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV).
- Patent plates placed visible, without alterations and in good condition.
- Fire extinguishers with current date and triangular beacons.
According to him DNUit is not necessary to have updated the VTV and the proof of insurance policy and will not be grounds for retaining the vehicle, but a warning will be issued. penalty fee.
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How much does it cost to go by car to the Atlantic Coast?
The first step you should consider if you travel by road is technical condition of the car. You must verify tire pressure and wear, including the spare wheel. The cost of each unit exceeds $150 thousand (in a standard vehicle).
You must also take into account the alignment and the swinging, a process that starts at $12 thousand and ensures the proper functioning of the tires. It is also important to check the shock absorbers and brake pads. If modified, prices vary between $55 thousand and up; and $35 thousand and onwards, respectively.
Another point to check is the oil and filter change every 10 thousand kilometers. Its value is around $50 thousand, depending on the vehicle model. In short, the total revision of the car starts at $200 thousand and up.
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Summer 2024 by car: how much does it cost to fill the gas tank
The oil companies They raised this Wednesday a 27% the gasoline. The increase was confirmed by the head of the Chamber of Fuel Companies, Raul Castellanos, in statements to the press. Its about first increase of 2024after what was the strong jump in value in December 2023.
With this increase, the liter of naphtha is rapidly approaching historical value of a dollar. With an increase of 27%the YPF super gasoline reached $699, although other oil companies sell it for $720. The version premium costs approximately $900 in Capital Federalwhile in the interior, prices are even higher, above $1,000 per liter.
In conclusion, filling a 50 liter tank with super gasoline is worth it today $34,950while the high quality version comes out $36,000. But these numbers may change depending on the geographic area, the brand, and the new adjustments that are coming.
In detail, the liter of super jumped from the current $553 to a value of $699, but there could be further increases in the future.
- The premium gasoline, For its part, it could reach $868.
- Common diesel at $750
- Euro diesel at $944.
Anyway, it’s just about estimated calculations carried out only based on the values at the pump of YPF (company with the largest market share) within Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
For example, Cougar lowered their prices the day after the increase to remain competitive. As of January 3, super gasoline was priced at $665 per liter and premium gasoline at $831, while now they have dropped to $636 and $789. In the case of the two diesel versions they dropped from $869 and $984 to $814 and $979.
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How much are the tolls on the Atlantic Coast?
Those who travel to Mar del Plata on Route 2 will have to pay:
- Dock South: $300 ($400 peak hour).
- Hudson: $600 ($800 peak hour).
- Samborombon: $900.
- Maipu: $900.
In conclusion, traveling to the Atlantic Coast by car costs almost $300,000.
Source: Ambito
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