Which cars don't pay for the VTV in April 2026 and how to know if it belongs to you

Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) is a mandatory control for driving in Argentina. The procedure makes it possible to verify that the vehicles are in safe condition and avoids fines for having an overdue inspection

.

There are cases in which drivers may be exempt from paying for the VTV, although they must still carry out the technical check. The conditions change depending on the jurisdiction, especially between CABA and the Province of Buenos Aires.

What cars should do the VTV in the City of Buenos Aires

In the City of Buenos Aires, private cars must perform the VTV when they exceed certain parameters of use or age. Control is mandatory when:

• The vehicle is more than three years old.

Or when it has more than 60,000 kilometers traveled.

For 0 km cars, the first revision can be extended up to three years. If at the end of that period the vehicle did not exceed 80,000 kilometers, the validity of the control

is maintained.

Who doesn't pay for the VTV in CABA

There are groups that are exempt from paying the VTV fee, although they must also carry out the technical verification of the vehicle. The beneficiaries are:

• Retired persons and pensioners with income equivalent to the minimum credit

.

• People over 65 who charge up to that amount.

• People with disabilities, regardless of whether the vehicle is adapted.

In these cases, the benefit only applies if the car does not pay filing tax. In addition, if the owner has more than one vehicle, the exemption only applies to one

.

How VTV works in the Province of Buenos Aires

In the Province of Buenos Aires, the obligation of VTV begins earlier than in the Federal Capital. Private cars must carry out the technical inspection when they are more than two years old

.

New vehicles must have their first inspection 24 months after registration

.

Who is exempt from paying for VTV in the Province

In Buenos Aires, there are also cases of exemption from payment, although vehicles must still pass the technical inspection

.

• Fire vehicles.

• Retired and retired people who receive up to two minimum assets.

People with a Single Certificate of Disability (CUD).

Cars intended for municipal services.

How much does VTV cost in 2026

Rates vary by jurisdiction and vehicle type.

• In the Province of Buenos Aires, the current values are:

  • Cars up to 2,500 kg: $97,057.65 Motorcycles: $38,801 Vehicles weighing more than 2,500 kg:

  • $174,604

    

    In the City of Buenos Aires, the current prices are: Cars up to 2,500 kg

  : $63,453.61

Motorcycles: $23,858.78

What happens

if you have an expired TV

If the driver does not perform the VTV before his due date, the vehicle is automatically in violation the following day.

A police check can result in a fine, even if the delay is minimal. Driving to a verification plant with an expired VTV can also entail

legal problems.

How the VTV system could change The

national government proposed a reform of the vehicle verification system that seeks to simplify the procedure and expand the number

of authorized centers.

The initiative was presented by the Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation. Among the proposed changes, it is proposed to modify the frequency of the controls:

• Cars 0 km: first VTV at the age of five

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• Vehicles aged 5 to 10 years: review every two years.

• Cars older than 10 years: annual inspection.

For these changes to take effect, provinces must adhere to the new scheme, so its implementation will not be immediate or uniform across

the country.