If the proposal passes, the bill from the Ministry of Industry and Trade would compel individuals to secure a vehicle inspection before listing a car for sale at official dealers and service facilities. A senior executive from the Vinogradova group explained that the change is designed to advance road safety and reduce the risk posed by unsafe vehicles.
The executive stressed that defective cars on public roads threaten both drivers and pedestrians, and that such risks deserve to be addressed by law.
The proposal would review the requirements for accredited inspection stations, reduce the number of faulty vehicles on national roads, and broaden the list of verified components and assemblies.
If a car is bought from a dealer, the dealer would be required to conduct a pre sale check and publish a diagnostic card.
If the vehicle is purchased from a private seller or a non dealer legal entity, a technical verification at an Accreditation Control Station would be required, equipped with the necessary tools and qualified personnel for a thorough diagnosis.
Noncompliance with road safety would be addressed through the diagnostic process to identify incompatibilities, according to a Vinogradova representative.
Industry observers note that millions of cars are sold annually, but only a fraction undergo pre sale control, leaving many used car transactions without formal safety checks.
Estimates indicate that millions of used car transactions occur each year, posing potential risks to road users when buyers lack reliable information about a car’s condition.
Requests for official comment on the matter elicited no response.
The bill states that the framework would operate outside the federal antimonopoly service, with authorities to be consulted as needed.
Will the prices of a mileage car increase?
The Avtodom Group CEO believes it is possible to monitor a car’s technical status, but the measures must be implemented systematically.
Olkhovsky suggests that consumer access to cheaper cars could shrink if sellers fail to meet standards, though strict checks would protect buyers.
Officials expect the new inspections to reduce violations in the quality and safety of vehicle operation.
Olkhovsky added that a solid framework is essential and that manufacturers are prepared to assume responsibilities including costs and taxes.
Additional requests
The proposal envisions mandatory checks at official dealers, but concerns exist about added costs for ordinary drivers.
The National Automobile Association notes that the measure could burden buyers and calls for balanced reform.
Industry insiders warn that some dealers may seek to create a niche by selling high mileage cars with questionable components and urge higher standards rather than reliance on cosmetic checks.
Many buyers who purchase used cars from private sellers report frequent issues and seek recourse.
Some dealers market high mileage vehicles as if certified, which confuses buyers and undermines trust.
Observers say that an inspection system alone would not guarantee reliability, and a broader reform would require careful design and cross agency cooperation.
Germany offers a model in which TÜV and ADAC checks help ensure that vehicles with problems do not pass, providing a benchmark for potential system design.
Observations indicate that visits to dealer centers in the country can resemble a staged verification rather than a thorough check, highlighting challenges in practical implementation.
Hard to do
Analysts from the Avtostat Analytical Agency state that checking a car’s condition at the point of purchase is essential, but building a nationwide system would require substantial time and resources.
The used car market carries significant risk due to vehicles with complex histories, underscoring the need for robust controls and reliable data for buyers.
A legally guaranteed inspection could reassure buyers that a vehicle is sound, but creating the necessary data network would demand cross agency coordination and long term commitment.