Fiat Idea Owner's Handbook Manual page 206

ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEALING WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF
ITS LIFE
Fiat has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its
production processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly compatible with the ecosystem. To assure
customers of the best possible service in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European
Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the end of their life, Fiat is offering their customers the opportunity of
handing over their vehicle* at the end of its life without incurring any additional costs.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur any
expenses as a result of its market value. In particular, in all European Union countries, until 1st January 2007, vehicles
registered after 1st July will be collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free of charge
irrespective of the year of registration as long as the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular, the engine
and bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, go to one of our Fiat dealerships or authorized
collection and scrapping centres. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality service for the
collection, treatment and recycling of unused vehicles with respect to the environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from a Fiat and Fiat Commercial
Vehicle Dealership or by calling the freephone number 00800 3428 00 or on the Fiat website.
* Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats with a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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