TÜV main inspection in times of Corona! One should note that!

Recently updated on December 9, 2021 at 06:45 am

As is well known, used vehicles must every two years to the TÜV inspection to be checked for technical defects. (Info: An exception applies to rental cars and taxis. Why? You can do that in our article "Does a rental car only have 1 year MOT? All information on the topic!“Read.) In addition to checking on rusted areas the vehicle becomes one too Brake test subjected and the headlights are checked. Last but not least, the Fault memory evaluated and the Exchange of pollutants checked for deviations. And the effort is also necessary, because with 48 million cars nationwide, the volume of traffic is extremely high and therefore each individual vehicle must also comply with the general traffic guidelines.

Due to the Corona crisis, however, it was sometimes difficult to get one timely appointment to find, if anything. Therefore, Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) suggested that you get fines only after come instead of two-month Overdraft should be imposed by the TÜV date. The suggestion was made, however not implemented in every federal state, so that there were deviations and you should therefore find out whether it was already after two months Fines (€) there or not.

When is the TÜV due for the vehicle?

This is shown by the TÜV sticker on the vehicle:

• The number, which is above, marks the due month
• The number, which stands in the middle in a circlethat shows the due year.
• Both numbers together show that Due Date for the main inspection.

The specified general inspection should therefore take place no later than the specified date. However, one has after the due date another two months Time to make an appointment. But you should definitely not miss the period coverbecause then it will 20 percent more expensive! And besides the numbers mentioned above, there are also different colorswho take turns. The reason for this is that the police can easily tell whether the vehicle has been checked or not.

In the event of an accident, the costs are horrific!

If a vehicle without valid TÜV is involved in an accident and it turns out that the crash happened due to technical TÜV-relevant defects, the insurance can pay the driver reclaim, or is done not only obliged to bear the costs. At a Recourse has to be Expert opinion prove the cause of the accident and consequently there is a risk of legal proceedings. Also these costs must be borne by the driverif it was in fact due to the defect that the accident occurred.

Are TÜV tests currently possible despite the pandemic?

Of course, even in times of pandemic they are under high security measures HU inspections carried out. Mask requirement and contactless payment, as well as hardly any contact with the customer, are now the rule. In addition, the car becomes a protection disinfectedin order to be exposed to the lowest possible risk of infection. Regular disinfection of the vehicle is generally recommended to everyone, especially Door handles, seat belts, ventilation, fittings and Steering wheel. There is more on this topic in our article "Contain Corona with more hygiene in the vehicle!".

What are the penalties for which deficiencies?

If the HU is exceeded for cars and motorcycles:

• HU extended by 2 to 4 months = 15 Euros
  HU extended by 4 to 8 months = 25 Euros
  HU extended by more than 8 months = 60 euros and 1 point
• Violation of the regulations on the lights = 15 to 20 Euro
• Driving with impermissible mixed tires = 15 Euros
• Driving with a lower minimum tread depth = 60 euros and 1 point
• Driving in spite of expired operating license = 90 euros and 1 point
• Driving with a defective exhaust = 20 Euros
• Driving a trailer without wheel chocks = 5 Euros
• Driving despite serious deficiencies in brakes or steering = 90 euros and 1 point
• Driving with wrong seasonal tires = 60 euros and 1 point
• Driving without a valid HU = 80 euros and 1 point
• Vehicle owner has authorized the journey = 70 euros and 1 point

The Main inspection, a car wash and the Workshop visit are currently possible. At least if the most important rules are so Keep your distance, observe hygiene and Wear mask, be fully observed. It looks different with the Authorization from the vehicle. Many vehicle registration offices are currently working on this limitations.

And finally ... Despite the excessive TÜV appointment, the fines are limited. Nevertheless, no motorist should rely on it, because if something should happen, the insurance will eventually not stick and the driver has to pay the costs himself take. And you should never forget the reason for the HU: Namely, to ensure general road safety.

Of course that had not been the case.

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