A few days ago we received an interesting question from our reader Rolf H. Rolf wanted to know: With a vehicle with Airride air suspension, is it allowed to lower it while stationary so that the sills touch the ground? Our answer: …
Continue reading "Perforate brake discs yourself? Is that even allowed?
Recently updated on October 17, 2022 at 01:38 a.m. We are regularly asked whether it is possible and permitted to punch brake discs yourself! Our answer: It is possible, after all the steel used is...
Continue reading "BVerfG passes judgment against speed camera decision! All information about it!
Driving too fast and flashing? Here you can find out everything about the raw measurement data of the radar devices, as well as the latest BVerfG judgment and all information on how to object to a speed camera judgment. The Federal Constitutional Court recently ruled the rights ...
Continue reading "Is a comparison report enough for the entry?
Recently updated on June 3, 2022 at 12:49 p.m. A question that occasionally concerns people in the tuning scene. For example, if a wheelset is delivered without an ABE or a parts report, but with a comparison report, is that enough...
Continue reading "Multiple changes - this has to be taken into account with combinations!
Recently updated on September 29, 2023 at 02:27 a.m. Every now and then there are references in various reports, parts approvals and ABE's with the sentence "... mutual influences in combinations of changes must be excluded with the help of the "test certificates"..." - ...
Continue reading "Load certificate for the registration of OEM rims!
Recently updated on June 3, 2022 at 12:50 p.m. What is a load report for rims? What is it needed for and is a load report the same as an ABE or a parts approval? A load report is usually only issued for original...
Continue reading "Towing costs: when they do NOT have to be paid by the wrongdoer!
Recently updated on December 29, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. If a sign warns “illegally parked vehicles will be towed away for a fee,” you should definitely take this warning seriously. It is actually allowed to tow and...
Continue reading "ABE or parts certificate? What is the difference?
In our tuning Wikipedia we have already dealt extensively with the general operating permit (ABE) and we have also dealt with the parts certificate. But what is the difference between the two documents? An important point if it ...
Continue reading "Judgment: Cut-off device for diesel cars banned by the ECJ!
According to the judgment of the ECJ, car manufacturers are prohibited from using a shutdown device that specifically improves the exhaust gas values on the test bench. The reduction of soiling and wear in the engine also does not justify the installation of such a device. The European Court of Justice in ...
Continue reading "Coronavirus and travel: What else can you do in lockdown?
Recently updated on December 9, 2021 at 06:46 a.m. Coronavirus and travel: everything about lockdown, the current travel restrictions and official business trips. Who else can actually see through this? Nobody! On tuningblog you can find out everything you need to know about travel and business trips...
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