How to join the 'rottamazione quater' program

The rottamazione quater is an opportunity offered by the Italian government to incentivize the replacement of old vehicles with new, more ecological and efficient ones. This initiative was introduced in 2019 and represents a great opportunity for owners of dated vehicles who wish to purchase a new one.

The main objective of the rottamazione quater is to reduce air pollution caused by motor vehicles, promoting the use of more eco-friendly means of transportation. Additionally, this initiative can also help stimulate the country's economy by encouraging domestic consumption and production of new vehicles.

How does the rottamazione quater work?

The rottamazione quater provides a discount on the purchase price of a new vehicle for those who deliver their old vehicle to be demolished. The discount varies depending on the characteristics of the new vehicle and the age of the old vehicle being scrapped.

For example, if you decide to buy a new Euro 6 car and deliver an old Euro 0, Euro 1 or Euro 2 vehicle, the discount will be greater compared to delivering a Euro 3 or Euro 4 vehicle. In any case, the maximum discount provided by the rottamazione quater is 6,000 euros.

How to participate in the rottamazione quater?

To participate in the rottamazione quater, it is necessary to follow some simple procedures. First, you need to verify if your old vehicle is eligible for demolition and if you are entitled to the discount provided by rottamazione quater. This verification can be done at an ACI authorized center or on the website of the Ministry of Transport.

Secondly, you need to purchase a new vehicle that meets the requirements provided by the rottamazione quater and deliver the old vehicle to be demolished to the dealer. Finally, the dealer will fill out all the necessary documentation to request the discount provided by the rottamazione quater.

• Verify if your vehicle is eligible for demolition
• Purchase a new eco-friendly vehicle
• Deliver the old vehicle to be demolished to the dealer
• Fill out the documentation to request the discount provided by rottamazione quater

Requirements to participate in rottamazione quater

The rottamazione quater is an opportunity offered by the Italian government to incentivize the replacement of older and more polluting vehicles with newer and more ecological models. However, not everyone can participate in this initiative. Here are the requirements necessary to participate in rottamazione quater:

1. Possession of a vehicle to be scrapped

In order to access rottamazione quater, it is necessary to possess a vehicle destined for demolition. This must be registered under the applicant's name or that of a cohabiting family member for at least one year. Additionally, the vehicle must have been registered by December 31st, 2010 and have an environmental class of Euro 0, Euro 1, Euro 2 or Euro 3.

2. Purchase of a new vehicle

Once you have the vehicle to be scrapped, you need to proceed with the purchase of a new one. This must be registered by June 30th of the year following the request for access to the "rottamazione quater" and have an environmental class equal to or greater than Euro 6. Alternatively, you can opt for the purchase of an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle with an environmental class equal to or greater than Euro 4.

3. Residency in Italy

Only residents in Italy can participate in the "rottamazione quater". In addition, it is necessary to be up-to-date with tax and social security contributions payments.

4. Request for access to "rottamazione quater"

Finally, to access the "rottamazione quater", it is necessary to submit a request for access to the incentive by December 31st of the current year. The request can be submitted online on the Ministry of Environment's website or at authorized offices.

• In summary, the requirements to join the "rottamazione quater" are:
• Possession of a vehicle to be demolished
• Purchase of a new vehicle with an environmental class equal to or greater than Euro 6 (or electric/plug-in hybrid vehicle with an environmental class equal to or greater than Euro 4)
• Residency in Italy and fiscal regularity
• Presentation of the access request by December 31st of the current year

If all these requirements are met, it is possible to join the "rottamazione quater" and benefit from incentives provided by the Italian government for replacing older and more polluting vehicles with newer and more environmentally friendly models.

How to calculate the amount to be paid with "rottamazione quater"

Calculating the amount to be paid with "rottamazione quater" is a simple process, but requires some preliminary information. "Rottamazione quater" provides a 20% discount on the purchase price of a new vehicle, provided that an old vehicle is scrapped.

Steps for calculating the amount:

• 1. Determine the purchase price of the new vehicle

The purchase price of the new vehicle is the list price minus the 20% discount. For example, if the list price is €20,000, the 20% discount will be €4,000, so the final price will be €16,000.

• 2. Determine the commercial value of the old vehicle

To determine the commercial value of the old vehicle, you can use specialized websites or contact a dealer. For example, if the commercial value of your old vehicle is €3,000, this will be the additional discount you can get.

• 3. Calculate the final amount to be paid

The final amount to be paid will be given by the purchase price of the new vehicle minus the 20% discount and the additional discount of the commercial value of the old vehicle. For example, if the purchase price of the new vehicle is €16,000 and the commercial value of the old vehicle is €3,000, then the final amount to be paid will be €13,000.

Ricorda che the quater scrapping scheme is valid only for vehicles registered by December 31, 2011, so make sure that your old vehicle falls into this category in order to take advantage of the discount.

How to apply for the quater scrapping scheme

To apply for the quater scrapping scheme, you need to follow some simple procedures. First of all, you need to verify that you have the requirements necessary to participate in the program:

• Have a vehicle to be scrapped that was registered by December 31, 2010;
• Purchase a new vehicle with CO2 emissions not exceeding 110 g/km, or a used Euro 6 or later vehicle;
• Not be the owner of any other vehicles in the same category as the newly purchased vehicle.

After verifying that you meet all the requirements, you can proceed with filling out the application form. This can be done online on the website of the Revenue Agency, through the Fisconline or Entratel portal, or at the territorial office of the Revenue Agency competent for the place where you reside.

Inside the application form, it is necessary to specify the data relating to the old vehicle to be scrapped and the new vehicle purchased. In addition, you must attach the required documentation, including:

• A copy of the ownership certificate of the old vehicle;
• A copy of the purchase document of the new vehicle;
• A document attesting to the scrapping of the old vehicle.

After filling out the application form and attaching the required documentation, you must send it to the Revenue Agency. In case of online submission, it is possible to follow the status of the practice through the Fisconline or Entratel portal. If you have submitted the application at the territorial office of the Revenue Agency, they will provide information on the procedure to be followed to verify the status of the practice.

Once the application has been accepted and approved, the Revenue Agency will communicate to the interested party the amount of the discount applicable to the price of the new vehicle purchased.

It is important to remember that in order to take advantage of the discount provided by the quater scrapping scheme, you must purchase the new vehicle within six months from the date of acceptance of the application.

Deadlines and useful information on quater scrapping

The quater scrapping scheme is a temporary measure that provides for the possibility of obtaining a tax incentive for purchasing a new vehicle in exchange for scrapping an old one. The deadline for joining the quater scrapping scheme has been extended until December 31, 2021.

Who can join the quater scrapping scheme?

All Italian citizens or foreigners residing in Italy for at least six months can join the quater scrapping scheme, provided they own a vehicle to be scrapped. Subjects with VAT numbers, companies and public entities are excluded.

How to make the request?

To request the tax incentive provided by the quater scrappage scheme, you must submit an application to the ACI (Automobile Club d'Italia) or directly to the dealer from whom you intend to purchase the new vehicle. It is also possible to submit the application online on the ACI website.

What documents are required?

The following documents are required to participate in the quater scrappage scheme:

• A copy of the applicant's identity document;
• A copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle to be scrapped;
• A copy of the insurance certificate of the vehicle to be scrapped.

What are the conditions for obtaining the tax incentive?

To obtain the tax incentive provided by the quater scrappage scheme, it is necessary to meet the following conditions:

• The vehicle to be scrapped must be registered in the name of the applicant or a cohabiting family member;
• The vehicle to be scrapped must have been registered by December 31, 2011;
• The purchase of the new vehicle must take place within six months from the date of scrapping of the old vehicle;
• The purchase of the new vehicle must take place from a dealer who participates in the quater scrappage scheme.

In case of purchase of a hybrid or electric vehicle, the tax incentive provided by the quater scrappage scheme is increased up to a maximum of 8,000 euros.

Remember that quater scrappage is a temporary measure, therefore it is important to always check the latest information and deadlines on the ACI website or official government channels.

Conclusion

The quater scrappage scheme is a measure aimed at encouraging the purchase of new and less polluting vehicles, while at the same time promoting the scrapping of old vehicles. Thanks to the tax incentive provided by the quater scrappage scheme, it is possible to save on the purchase of the new vehicle, while contributing to the reduction of air pollution.

However, before participating in the quater scrappage scheme, it is important to check the latest information and deadlines on the ACI website or official government channels, to avoid unpleasant surprises.