This is a great move by the government seek to replace your car “old”: the conversion bonus. As the name suggests, this is an amount paid in exchange for writing off the car in exchange for a low-emission vehicle. Yes for the state stimulate the purchase of a new car, decarbonize the French car fleet. By decommissioning old and sometimes polluting models, in particular gasoline and diesel models. From 1Er January, his amount changed, and this reserved for households whose basic income per unit is less than €22,983.
What is it and who does it apply to?
To receive the conversion bonus, you must be adult and lives in France, and have a lower income than previously stated. You must of course own a vehicle that pollutes the environment. There are deadlines for its destruction 3 months before the invoice date of the new car or 6 months after. Eligible vehicles are diesel vehicles registered for the first time before 1Er January 2011. For other fuels such as petrol, LPG, LNG, valid date 1Er January 2006. It is 5,000 euros, or even 6,000 euros for households whose income per share is less than 6,358 euros. It is paid only if the vehicle is owned the beneficiary at least a year, and there is registered in the normal series. What about the car you want to buy? How old can it be relatively?
What criteria does my car have to meet to receive a conversion bonus?
The vehicle to be purchased to receive the recycling bonus must meet the following restrictions:
- It should be a private car or a light commercial vehicle
- Its total permissible weight (PTAC) should not exceed 3.5 tons
- He should be registered according to the usual series (no temporary number plates, import or diplomatic numbers)
- Apparently he was bought at least a year ago and mother drove more than 6000 kilometers
- Its cost of acquisition for the period should be less than or equal to 47,000 euros, including tax. For electric cars, this amount includes the rental or purchase of a battery.
- He should be in good general condition of preservation
If you need more information, the government has created online platform. This allows you to take a simulation to see if you qualify. If necessary, you can estimate the amount directly your talk bonus. You can additionally make your request online on the same website.
Source: Auto Plus
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