The technical control is more and more expensive in France. And the number of checkpoints having greatly increased in recent years, it is a source of anxiety for many drivers, who fear having to take out their wallet to “ride within the rules”.
Technical control generates more and more stress among motorists. In addition to having increased by 20% in ten years (the average price for technical inspections now stands at €78), the criteria for obtaining the precious sesame are more and more numerous. Today, there are no less than 133 (145 for electric vehicles), against only 52 when technical inspection became compulsory in 1992. Due to this increase in checkpoints, the risk of counter-visit increase. And with them the risks of having to pay for the repair.
Of course, the evolution of the number of control points is logical, the vehicles having largely evolved in thirty years. According to the association 40 million motorists, the strengthening of controls aims above all to increase safety.
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Still, for the driver, the bill is getting heavier, especially since the shortage of materials in recent months has led to an additional cost of repairs.
To try to save on the cost of the technical control, it is necessary to consult the approved centres, required to display their prices at their entrance, according to the type of energy of the vehicle (petrol, diesel, gas, hybrid or electric) .
Technical control soon compulsory for two-wheelers
Notice to two-wheeler drivers: from October 1, 2022, technical inspection should become compulsory for your vehicles as well. It is a European directive of 2014 which provides for this. And this novelty hardly tastes to motorcyclists; there were several hundred to demonstrate their opposition to Rennes on Saturday June 18.