Recently updated on January 2, 2023 at 06:44 a.m. Monster trucks are generally not mass-produced in their specific design, but rather have to be converted for this purpose. Pickups, off-road vehicles or vans are usually used as the base vehicle. But …
Continue reading "Back on the road with a special permit!
Recently updated on July 28, 2021 at 06:05 a.m. If you want to drive a US vehicle on German roads, for example, you need an exemption. Because with US vehicles it is not always possible to convert the vehicle so that it complies with EC guidelines, ECE guidelines and the ...
Continue reading "Individuality in no time at all - water transfer printing!
Water transfer printing is the name of a finishing process that is often used in the auto industry as well as in space and aviation. The technology is also used in seafaring to achieve a specific decor. The technology belongs to the surface coating process and can ...
Continue reading "Test report - no longer valid for a change acceptance!
Test reports for vehicle parts are still occasionally available in connection with purchased tuning parts. However, caution is always advised when it comes to accessories for motor vehicles with an existing test report but a missing parts certificate. Because the parts certificate has had the test reports for several years ...
Continue reading "Submerged - the Rinspeed sQuba underwater vehicle!
Recently updated on January 25, 2021 at 10:37 am Rinspeed sQuba is the name of a Swiss concept vehicle. If you want to see a car that can drive/swim underwater, like in spy movies, the Rinspeed sQuba is definitely interesting. And …
Continue reading "Important: A material report is NOT a parts report!
Did you know that the material report and the parts report assess different areas? A material report examines the material properties and determines the fracture behavior of the material. A parts certificate, on the other hand, is used for a change acceptance. The subject of material reports is discussed in greater detail below ...
Continue reading "To determine the current value - the classic car valuation!
Recently updated on January 30, 2021 at 12:27 p.m. Like the “normal” appraisal, the classic car appraisal is important for determining the market value or replacement value of a classic car. The reports are prepared by specially trained classic car specialists and can significantly...
Continue reading "TÜV, Dekra, KÜS, GTÜ - differences regarding change acceptance
Tuning on the vehicle is carried out relatively quickly depending on the tuning request. It is questionable, however, what happens to the original operating license of the car if, for example, the exterior of the car has changed due to the conversion or the technology has been changed. For this purpose, the ...
Continue reading "Alcohol-controlled immobilizers for maximum security
Basically, alcohol in traffic is considered to be an above-average risk. Drivers who drive a car under the influence of alcohol generally endanger their own life and that of other road users. Statistics from the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure show that in the 2018 calendar year approx. 4,5% ...
Continue reading "The short report for the assessment of minor damage!
Recently updated on February 17, 2023 at 12:14 p.m. In a so-called short report for motor vehicles, the respective vehicle is checked by a state-certified motor vehicle expert, usually after an accident. The reasons for such an opinion are in the…
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