A union conflict worsens and the import of cars and motorcycles remains blocked

For several days now, the market cars It is semi-paralyzed by a strike in the National Registry of Automotive Property.

The workers of that agency are in a union conflict, which is about to be two weeks old, given the announcement of a staff cut. It is the body that is responsible for managing the operation of the Automotive Registries and, in turn, is responsible for issuing the import certificates of cars and motorcycles.

It is the documentation that is needed so that importers, once the vehicle has been entered, can invoice the vehicle and the owner can patent it.

Both car factories (which also import part of their range) and distributors of brands not based in the country claim that they have hundreds of units without being able to deliver to their owners due to lack of this documentation.

“This conflict is affecting the market. If we were in December it would be different, because people are already waiting until the following year to register, but now there are many customers who want their vehicle, we have it in the dealerships, but they can’t take it,” explained an importer.

Imported cars that were at the port can be cleared and enter the country. An import certificate, issued by the DNRPA, is then needed so that the vehicle can be delivered to the buyer. Without this certificate, the unit cannot be patented.

Until a few days ago, concern in the sector was not important since they thought that the conflict was going to be resolved. In this way, they thought that it would not affect the patenting of November cars.

However, this week they are changing their mind and fear that the impact will be felt on the 0km records.

The national administration had informed the automakers that “somehow” the problem was going to be solved, but the days continue to pass and the conflict is increasing.

The DNRPA, which depends on the Ministry of Justice, He made a proposal to the workers for compensation that was not accepted. There is talk of the payment of 24 salaries in installments without taking into account seniority.

Out of a total of 2,500 employees, about 1,000 have already accepted the retirement.

According to union sources, the organization would have the decision to, if the rest do not accept this proposal, to fire the workers and have them file lawsuits against the national administration.

This occurs at a time when car imports are increasing due to the release that Javier Milei’s government ordered a few days after taking office.

It is also a time when car registrations have been growing compared to last year and, due to this measure of strength, November could achieve fewer registrations than expected.