The Saudi government recently announced a new regulation for vehicle access for 2026: Since the policy is fully implemented, seven types of used cars will be banned from entering Saudi Arabia...

[Riyadh News] The Saudi government recently announced a new regulation for vehicle access for 2026: Since the policy is fully implemented, seven types of used cars will be banned from entering Saudi Arabia. Local media quoted official accounts as saying that the move aims to "raise road safety standards" and cooperate with the national fleet renewal plan to prepare for implementation in 2026."Early signals" before implementation have begun to appear.

According to the disclosure, the used cars included in the "blacklist" are mainly concentrated in the categories of high-risk, high-wear and difficult to trace hidden dangers, including vehicles that have been used as security/law enforcement vehicles and taxis; accident vehicles that have encountered major accidents and have an impact on the body structure or critical systems (including rollover and strong collision vehicles); and wading/soaking water trucks with electrical system and structural hazards. In addition, Saudi Arabia will also ban the import of vehicles with modified steering wheel positions and show a "red card" to vehicles that use fuel types that do not meet local standards.

In addition to restrictions on the source of the model and condition, the new regulations also add new hard conditions for individuals to import used cars: the age of the car must not exceed 5 years, and require the submission of energy efficiency certificates and technical inspection reports issued by recognized agencies to prove that the vehicle is safe and meets the standards., and does not fall into the above-mentioned prohibited uses and prohibited categories. The report pointed out that the relevant measures are part of a "systematic improvement of vehicle safety and quality" with the goal of reducing the risk of accidents and vehicles with hidden faults entering the market.

[Brief Comment] From the perspective of China's automobile exporters, this round of tightening has the greatest impact on the "low-cost used car" channel, especially the export model that relies on gray sources such as retired taxis, accident repair vehicles, and wading vehicles., will basically be blocked. On the contrary, for the export of quasi-new used cars and new cars through formal channels, certain structural opportunities may arise in the Saudi market due to the contraction of second-hand supply. It is recommended to do three things as soon as possible for Saudi companies engaged in used car business: first, re-organize the sources of exportable vehicles and strictly eliminate accidents, soaking in water, and use-sensitive vehicles; second, control vehicle age and document compliance (energy efficiency and testing) in advance to the booking and quotation process to avoid "return/forfeiture" after arrival in Hong Kong; third, pay special attention to steering wheel repositioning and fuel type compliance issues-in a high-standard market like Saudi Arabia, illegal modifications are often more deadly than the price.

Source:https://yemen-press.net/news164024.html

Source: Guangdong Good Car

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