From the middle of 2025, updated rules for the supervision of cars manufactured more than ten years ago will come into effect in the Russian Federation. Although the age of a car will not in itself lead to a ban on its use, traffic police officers will stop such cars more frequently for inspections.

The reason lies in statistics showing that about half of accidents caused by technical faults involve cars over ten years old. This is usually due to wear and tear on key components such as brakes, tires, lights and other systems, which increases the likelihood of accidents. In an effort to reduce accidents, inspectors will be conducting closer inspections of used cars right on the road.

If signs of breakdowns are detected, such as oil leaks, inoperative headlights or other serious defects, the car may be sent for an extraordinary technical inspection. Based on the results of the inspection, the owner faces a fine of 500 to 5000 rubles. In the most serious situations, the car may be deregistered until the defects are corrected.

Owners of older cars are advised to undergo regular maintenance, at least twice a year, and keep documents confirming inspections and repairs to avoid trouble. It is also important to check the brakes, lights and working fluid levels before each trip to be sure the vehicle is in good working order.

If the vehicle is sent for examination, the driver should get an official document from the inspector, choose an accredited laboratory from the list published on the website of the traffic police, and, in case of disagreement with the results, appeal them in court.

Recall, earlier expert Shaparin predicted the departure of a number of Chinese car brands, and Trump signed an executive order on the introduction of duties on imported cars.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

Representatives of insurance organizations are sounding the alarm: a surge in car thefts is expected in Russia in 2025. Let's try to understand the reasons and assess the prospects.

According to the forecasts of major insurers, the number of vehicle thefts in Russia will increase in 2025. The main factor is the high cost of new cars and shortage of components.

In the insurance company “Soglasiye” in a conversation with Autonews.ru noted that the current situation stimulates interest in used cars. This increased demand creates a favorable environment for criminals who specialize in thefts in order to dismantle cars for parts. According to insurers, special attention should be paid to owners of Chinese-made cars.

Mikhail Mosesov, head of Absolut Insurance, shares this point of view. He emphasizes that car thieves have reoriented from expensive models to more affordable brands.

According to him, if earlier stolen cars were mainly resold, nowadays the priority goal is to dismantle them for spare parts.

Elena Khakhulina from Zetta Strakhovanie also told the publication about the high probability of an increase in the number of carjackings in the country in the near future, explaining it by the shortage and high cost of car parts.

Earlier it was reported that imports of Chinese cars to Russia collapsed by 56%.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова