Claim of 'SCT-free new vehicle with scrap incentive' proves baseless: 'There is no possibility of it happening'

Claims of "SCT-free new vehicles with scrap incentives," which occasionally surface on social media and in some media outlets, have been circulated once again. Automotive writer Emre Özpeynirci, evaluating the issue, stated that this expectation does not reflect reality, noting that "there is no possibility of it happening."

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Claim of 'SCT-free new vehicle with scrap incentive' proves baseless: 'There is no possibility of it happening'

The claim that "those who scrap their vehicles over 25 years old will be able to purchase a domestic new vehicle without SCT," which appears in the public eye with similar headlines every year, has sparked debate once again.

In a post on his X account, Emre Özpeynirci emphasized that the subject is persistently presented "as if it were going to happen," but that this does not align with the facts.

According to Özpeynirci, when considering the current tax system, budget balances, and the structure of the automotive market, it does not seem possible for an SCT-free new vehicle policy to be implemented.

Stating that a "scrap incentive" cannot be considered an economic policy, Özpeynirci expressed that this narrative is brought to the agenda every year, creating false expectations in society.

'THERE IS NO BASIS FOR THE IDEA OF AN SCT-FREE NEW VEHICLE'

Özpeynirci's statement on the matter is as follows:

'Just like every year...

It is persistently discussed, persistently written about, and persistently served up "as if it were going to happen."

But let's state the truth clearly:

There is no possibility of it happening.

Similar headlines are circulating again:

"According to a study by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, those who scrap their vehicles over 25 years old will be able to buy a domestic new vehicle without SCT."

Yet the picture is very clear:

Within the current tax system, budget balances, and market structure, there is no basis for the idea of an SCT-free new vehicle.

In Turkey, the scrap incentive is not an economic policy; it is an expectation-production line that is warmed up and brought to the agenda every year.'

Just like every year...

It is persistently discussed, persistently written about, and persistently served up "as if it were going to happen."

But let's state the truth clearly:
There is no possibility of it happening.

Similar headlines are circulating again:
"According to a study by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, those who scrap their vehicles over 25 years old..."
— Emre Özpeynirci (@eozpeynirci) December 21, 2025