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Used car sales
10/01/2025
Every year, around 10.5 million cars change hands in Germany, approximately 3.5 million new cars and 7 million used cars. Are you also toying with the idea of buying a new car? Or are you wondering whether an upcoming repair is still worthwhile? We can give you tips on how to achieve the best possible sales result for your used car.
www.tuev-nord.de/en/knowledge/advice-and-tips-mobility/used-car-sales/
Retrofit particulate filter
10/01/2025
By retrofitting a particulate filter, you not only make a contribution to environmental protection, but also secure long-term benefits. Older diesel vehicles without particulate filters in particular benefit from a retrofit so that they can continue to be driven in environmental zones without restrictions.
www.tuev-nord.de/en/knowledge/advice-and-tips-mobility/retrofit-particulate-filter/
Seating position in the car
10/01/2025
An ergonomically correct sitting position is not only crucial for riding comfort, but also for your safety on the road. If you sit incorrectly, you will react more slowly, tire more quickly and risk more serious injuries in an emergency. On this page, you can find out what is important when it comes to the correct riding position.
www.tuev-nord.de/en/knowledge/advice-and-tips-mobility/seating-position-in-the-car/
Tips for buying a used car
10/01/2025
There are a few things to consider when buying a car so that you can enjoy your new vehicle for a long time. Buy with a good feeling. Our tips will support you when buying a used car and help you make the right decision.
www.tuev-nord.de/en/knowledge/advice-and-tips-mobility/tips-for-buying-a-used-car/
Interchangeable licence plate
10/01/2025
Anyone who uses two vehicles of the same class, such as a car and a motorhome or two motorbikes, can save money with an interchangeable licence plate. This is because instead of paying for two registrations, only one licence plate and additional plate are issued.
www.tuev-nord.de/en/knowledge/advice-and-tips-mobility/interchangeable-licence-plate/
Traffic control
10/01/2025
Road checks are part and parcel of road traffic - be it to check documents, to check roadworthiness or to enforce speed limits. TÜV NORD Mobilität provides tips on correct behaviour during traffic checks and explains what the police pay particular attention to.
www.tuev-nord.de/en/knowledge/advice-and-tips-mobility/traffic-control/
Mandatory high-visibility vests in Germany
10/01/2025
A high-visibility safety waistcoat can save lives in an emergency. In Germany, it is a legal requirement for cars, lorries and buses to carry a high-visibility waistcoat. But what exactly applies, which standards must be complied with and what is the situation in other countries? TÜV NORD provides an overview of the most important regulations.
www.tuev-nord.de/en/knowledge/advice-and-tips-mobility/mandatory-high-visibility-vests-in-germany/
Alternative drives: hydrogen
15/07/2025
Hydrogen is not only the most abundant element in the universe. The processing of hydrogen is also seen as one of the key technologies for the future and is already being used in various sectors of the economy. In mobility, for example.
www.tuev-nord.de/en/knowledge/advice-and-tips-mobility/alternative-drives-hydrogen/
Buy a used electric car
10/01/2025
Car purchases are rarely spontaneous, especially in times of geopolitical uncertainty and the mobility transition. The future belongs to electric cars, while combustion engines are being phased out. As new electric vehicles are expensive, the used car market for electric cars is becoming increasingly important.
www.tuev-nord.de/en/knowledge/advice-and-tips-mobility/buy-a-used-electric-car/