Association of Concessionary Bodies of the Community of Valencia for Technical Inspection of Vehicles (Aecova), Employment Regulation File (ERE) for 300 workersAs a result of the Ministry of Economy’s decision to abolish the noise test in passenger cars as of January 1, it is confirmed by the industry that the measure taken to reduce inspection fees was taken unilaterally and confidentially.
The suppression of the noise test, which costs 11.25 euros, is one of the common amendments submitted by the Botanical Government to the accompanying fiscal measures law, published this Friday in the Generalitat Official Gazette (DOGV). . aim reduce the inspection feeon the basis that this test was carried out only within the Community, making the Valencia ITV one of the most expensive vehicles in the country.
The decision was harshly criticized by Aecova, who complained of “Minister Climent’s improvisation and malice”. change a law without notice, until next March 2023 still without the political courtesy of forwarding it to the chartered companies”. Likewise, he adds, “This frivolity and lack of planning changes the floor on which the Ministry of Economy gives extensions to companies at the last moment and without notice.”
Aecova also denounced the “inconsistency in what the minister said to companies, according to his word and the latest reports by the media”. Something that “seems to be a premeditated action” challenges management efficiency and the principle of proportionality”.
Thus, unless it was caused by a planning error that was “the result of ignorance about the operation of ITV and ignorance about the improvisation”, the business reports that the announcement “forced concessionaires to start from Monday, January 2, and for objective reasons.” , Negotiations with unions and staff delegates to terminate affected contracts by the decision of the consultant.
Aecova made its first assessment of the impact of the announcement published today in DOGV. It is estimated that 20% of current ITV staff (around 300 workers) and 90% of vehicle technical inspections in the Community of Valencia will be affected. On the other hand, he adds that eliminating this test also means: a new economic imbalance and an unforeseen decrease in income at facilities where extensions are granted to concessionaires. Finally, he points out that the publicly traded company’s own budgets are outdated and exceeded.