EU Proposes New Rules on Car Sales, Annual Inspections for Older Vehicles

The European Union has introduced new legislative proposals regarding technical inspections, exports, and repairability of used cars that have sparked confusion and misinterpretation among the public. The proposed regulations would ban the sale of vehicles without valid technical inspection certificates and require annual inspections for cars that are 10 years or older. The measures are part of broader EU efforts to improve road safety and vehicle standards across member states, though details of the specific requirements and implementation timeline remain to be clarified as the proposals work through the legislative process.