How to Buy a Vehicle with a Disability Certificate in 2025: Required Documents

To facilitate the social lives and mobility of people with disabilities, the state provides the right to purchase vehicles exempt from Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV). Below are the updated details for 2025 regarding vehicle purchases with a disability report: eligibility, requirements, necessary documents, and the types of vehicles that can be obtained.

Conditions for Purchasing a Vehicle with a Disability Report (2025)

The main conditions for purchasing a new vehicle using a disability report in 2025 are:

  • You must have at least a 40% disability rate.
  • The health board report must state “able to obtain a driver’s license”.
  • If the disability rate is 90% or higher, there is no requirement for a driver’s license or special equipment.
  • The vehicle’s total on-the-road price, including taxes, must not exceed 2,290,200 TL.
  • Engine displacement must not exceed 1.6 liters (1600 cc).

Individuals who meet these conditions can purchase a new vehicle without paying ÖTV.

Requirements for Purchasing with a 40% Disability Report

For persons with a disability rate between 40% and 89%:

  • The health report must include the phrase “can drive a vehicle with adaptations”.
  • The vehicle must be fitted with special adaptations appropriate to the disability.
  • The adapted vehicle may be used only by the registered person with the disability.

Using an unadapted vehicle or allowing others to drive the adapted vehicle constitutes a legal violation.

Requirements for Purchasing with a 90% or Higher Disability Report

Conditions are more flexible for individuals with a 90% or higher disability rate:

  • No driver’s license is required.
  • No vehicle adaptations are necessary.
  • Anyone may drive the vehicle; no family relation is required.
  • For individuals under 18, the purchase is made through a guardian or legal representative.

Those in this category can acquire a vehicle with full ÖTV exemption.

2025 ÖTV-Exempt Vehicle Purchase Limits and Conditions

  • Maximum Price: 2,290,200 TL (total on-the-road price including taxes)
  • Engine Displacement Limit: Maximum 1600 cc (1.6 liters)
  • Vehicle Type: Only brand-new vehicles qualify (ÖTV exemption does not apply to used cars).

Dealer option packages or additional accessories included by the dealer may push the price above the limit, so check the final on-the-road price carefully.

Examples of Vehicles Eligible with a Disability Report (2025)

Affordable Popular Passenger Cars

Make Model Approx. Dealer Price
Renault Clio 1.0 TCe Joy 1,430,000 TL
Fiat Egea Sedan 1.4 Fire Easy 1,490,000 TL
Hyundai i20 1.4 MPI Jump 1,380,000 TL
Toyota Yaris 1.5 Dream 1,520,000 TL
Citroen C3 Feel 1.2 PureTech 1,460,000 TL
Peugeot 208 Active Prime 1.2 PureTech 1,560,000 TL
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Life 1,690,000 TL
Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI Elite 1,620,000 TL
Opel Corsa 1.2 Edition AT 1,570,000 TL

Compact SUVs / Crossovers

Make Model Approx. Dealer Price
Renault Captur 1.0 TCe Touch 1,790,000 TL
Hyundai Bayon 1.4 MPI Style 1,580,000 TL
Peugeot 2008 Active Prime 1.2 PureTech 1,890,000 TL
Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech Feel 1,770,000 TL
Dacia Duster 1.0 TCe Essential 1,650,000 TL

Premium Segment — Models Potentially Available with Disability Discount

Make Model Approx. Dealer Price
BMW 116i 1.5 122 HP Prime Line 2,250,000 TL
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI Advanced 2,200,000 TL
Mercedes-Benz A180 Progressive 1.3 136 HP 2,270,000 TL
Mini Cooper 3 Door 1.5 136 HP Classic 2,150,000 TL
Volvo XC40 Core 1.5T 163 HP 2,290,000 TL

What to Consider When Choosing a Vehicle

  • Prefer vehicles with automatic transmission.
  • Sedans or hatchbacks may be more suitable for individuals with walking difficulties.
  • If adaptations are required, verify that the chosen vehicle can be properly adapted.
  • Low chassis and wide doors are more practical for wheelchair users.

What Is an Adapted Vehicle?

An adapted vehicle is modified to meet the needs of a person with a disability. Examples include:

  • Hand controls for gas and brake
  • Swivel seat systems
  • Steering control attachments

An adapted vehicle is intended for use only by the specific registered individual.

Documents Required to Purchase a Vehicle with a Disability Report

  • Identity card of the person with a disability and a copy
  • Five passport-size photos
  • Health Board Report
  • Guardianship document (if applicable)
  • Driver’s license (if available)
  • ÖTV Exemption Request Form from the dealer

Resale Rules for Vehicles Purchased with a Disability Report

  • The vehicle cannot be sold for 5 years after purchase.
  • If sold before 5 years, the ÖTV exemption must be repaid.
  • After 5 years, the vehicle may be freely sold.

Does the Disability Discount Apply to Used Cars?

No. ÖTV exemption applies only to brand-new vehicles.

Example Price Calculation Without ÖTV

Example: For a vehicle with a dealer price of 1,500,000 TL:

  • No ÖTV is added; only the applicable VAT (for example, 20%) is applied.
  • The final price can drop significantly compared to a taxable purchase.

Final Checklist Before Buying

  • Do I have a disability report of 40% or 90% or higher?
  • Does my health report state I can obtain a driver’s license or drive with adaptations?
  • Is the vehicle I plan to buy priced below 2,290,200 TL?
  • Is the engine displacement 1.6 liters or less?
  • Are all my documents complete?