What Is Türkiye’s 6-Month/6,000-Kilometre Rule? 2026 Update
Learn who the rule covers, how advertising restrictions work and the implementation period announced for 2026.
The “6 months and 6,000 kilometres” rule restricts commercial marketing or sale of certain vehicles before both six months and 6,000 kilometres have passed from first registration. Its purpose is to reduce speculative trading and protect market stability.
Which vehicles and transactions are relevant?
The regulation includes motorcycles, passenger cars and off-road vehicles. In addition to licensed businesses, notary controls may cover individuals or entities making three or more used-vehicle sales in a calendar year where transactions are considered commercial.
What is the advertising restriction?
A related restriction limits advertising used vehicles above the current recommended retail price published by the manufacturer or distributor.
Implementation period in 2026
According to the Ministry of Trade announcement dated 22 June 2026, the 6-month/6,000-kilometre and advertising restrictions were extended until 1 January 2027. Scope, duration and exceptions may change, so official notices should be checked before a sale.
What should individual sellers check?
- Number and commercial nature of annual sales
- First-registration date, mileage and advertised price
- Any restriction before attending the notary
- Secure Payment preparation before transfer
The Toruklar Group approach
Toruklar Group presents automotive rules transparently and treats advertising, pricing, authorisation, payment and notary transfer as parts of one compliant process.
Source: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade, 22 June 2026.
