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Car Buy Check

The TÜV NORD AutoKaufCheck provides you with a professional and objective assessment of the vehicle's condition. In addition, our checklist for the test drive helps you to keep an eye on important points yourself. So you can buy safely and with a good feeling.

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Buy your new used car with confidence

Buying a car needs to be carefully considered, especially a used vehicle. If you check important points at an early stage, you can avoid disappointment later on. TÜV NORD supports you with a professional vehicle check and a practical checklist for your test drive.

What can you expect from our used car test?

As a future car buyer, you will receive the following from us:

a comprehensive vehicle inspection and
a condition report

Advantages of the TÜV NORD Car Purchase Check

Assessment of accident and previous damage
Comprehensive vehicle condition documentation for possible disputes after the vehicle sale
Inspection of the technical condition with regard to depreciation
Visual check for recognisable bodywork and paint damage
Reliable and confidence-building basis for the purchase/sale thanks to TÜV NORD's neutral vehicle appraisal

Determine the value of your used car quickly and easily

Free vehicle valuation online

Find out online and free of charge how much your car is still worth: With the formform from Deutsche Treuhand Automobil (DAT), you can quickly and easily find out how much you can ask for your used car when you sell it and carry out a used car valuation. As an independent, neutral service provider, DAT has been assessing and updating data on the entire life cycle of cars since 1931.

Neutral valuation of your vehicle: Here's how it works

Just a few clicks to your free vehicle valuation: Use the form to obtain your guide values for vehicles up to a maximum age of 12 years.

All you need to complete the form is the data on your vehicle registration document:

Manufacturer key
First registration
Mileage and
Details of the manufacturer and vehicle type

The prices quoted correspond to the average dealer purchase prices including VAT. We cannot take into account regional particularities, different standard and optional equipment and the individual condition of your vehicle.

What to do next: Book AutoKaufCheck

Car purchase check at the TÜV NORD station

Simply have your used car checked at your local TÜV NORD centre before you buy it. Or you can give the buyer a good feeling when selling the vehicle by having the AutoKaufCheck carried out in advance and advertising your vehicle with the condition report.

What is the procedure for the TÜV NORD AutoKaufCheck?

You make an appointment at one of our TÜV NORD stations, takes approx. 45 minutes
You drive to your chosen TÜV NORD station on the specified date
Your car is thoroughly checked and inspected at over 80 test points
Recognise corrosion, accident damage/previous damage and defects that can lead to high repair costs
You will then receive a printed status report with an online link so that the document can also be accessed online

AutoKaufCheck Online: At a location of your choice

You can also carry out the used car inspection from the comfort of your own home or at a location of your choice. This means you don't have to make an extra journey to one of our TÜV NORD stations and you save time and petrol money.

What is the procedure for the TÜV NORD AutoKaufCheck Online?

You make an appointment with our TÜV NORD experts
Before the appointment, you will receive a text message or email with a link that you should open during the assessment. You do not need to install an app - the transmission runs in your internet browser
The TÜV NORD experts will call you at the specified time
All you have to do during the assessment via smartphone is hold the camera. The TÜV NORD experts will guide you around the vehicle and take the required images
Immediately after the transfer appointment, you will receive a visual status report by e-mail with a PDF attachment

A man and a woman sit at a desk in a car dealership and sign a contract

A good choice for anyone who wants to sell their car

Not only buyers know with the vehicle check "TÜV NORD AutoKaufCheck" whether the used car is actually still in good condition, but also car sellers have an enormous advantage when selling with the used car check:

Report from an independent expert from TÜV NORD
If there are no significant defects, you can be proud of the good condition of your used car
You can advertise with the used car inspection and increase your chances of selling your used car

Tip: During the TÜV NORD AutoKaufCheck, have all the documents you have about the car ready, such as the vehicle registration document, service booklet and old invoices. We can often obtain further valuable information about the vehicle from these documents