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We recently received an interesting question from one of our readers. Jaschko asked us something about "Led strips for lighting", which we referred to in our report "Led strips for lighting headlights? Illegal! In his opinion, LED strips that have a ...

We recently received an interesting question from one of our readers. Herbert H. asked us something about the topic of "acoustic wildlife whistles", which we will address in our report "Proceed with acoustic wildlife warning devices against wildlife accidents?". The question: on what basis for acoustic wild whistles ...

If you want to give your car a new exterior color, this can be done at any time. Either by painting or by foiling. But the question is what to do next. According to the Vehicle Registration Ordinance (FZV), the owner must change the color ...

The general inspection of the vehicle (commercially available car, truck, etc.) is the basic requirement for approval. With regular vehicle maintenance and inspection, one can be assured that the vehicle will remain safe and roadworthy. The main inspection date can be postponed for many reasons...

Autotuning requires a lot of expertise. There is a sometimes huge danger when manipulating car parts if you are not careful. To make sure you not only get a brand new car styling, but also feel good about it, let...

We recently received an interesting question from one of our readers. The reader Michael H. asked us something about "taking a 20 liter spare canister with you". The question: "I drive a Ford Ranger Wildtrak. The rear bumper is equipped with a swing arm and transports ...

We recently received an interesting question from one of our readers. The reader Stefan R. asked us something about "Moped car, with Polish papers. The question: “I am planning to buy a so-called moped car for my child. It refers to …

In Germany, World Cup fever had recently risen due to the soccer World Cup. To show support for the German team, many decorated their cars with flags and scarves. To ensure that the vehicle decoration does not endanger others, certain regulations must be observed. ...

It wouldn't be surprising if, as a Swiss person, you didn't think about tuning your vehicle in Germany for at least a moment. Because, in theory, materials and working hours are less expensive in Germany than in Switzerland. However, I would like...

Tuning your own vehicle is a dream of many car and motorcycle enthusiasts. But the tuning itself is often only part of the dream, because driving up to events and meetings with your piece of jewelry is what makes it so appealing for many...

We recently received an interesting question from a reader. The reader Bernd S. asked us something about registering a car abroad: “Can I register my vehicle with a friend in Serbia and drive it in Germany? The background is…

In Germany, short number plates with middle lettering are generally permitted. And the license plates can even be shortened if no more than 6 digits have to be applied. This avoids unsightly open spaces that a 520 mm long license plate would entail. ...

Short license plates - who gets them? If you want a small number plate for your car, then you have to expect various conditions from the authorities. While motorcycle owners enjoy the luxury of several sizes, motorists come up against official requirements when it comes to this desire...

[Advertisement] Personalized license plates are becoming increasingly popular these days. For many vehicle owners, the license plate is only a mandatory measure as part of the registration of the vehicle. However, other vehicle owners want their car ...