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Vehicle diagnostics for private customers – book an appointment at your local TÜV NORD centre

With TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis, you can have your vehicle inspected directly at our service centres. We retrieve relevant vehicle data and provide you with an objective assessment – quickly, clearly and independently.

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Do you really know what condition your vehicle is in?

The condition of modern vehicles is often a real mystery: batteries age unnoticed, mileage records cannot always be clearly verified, and personal data stored in the vehicle often remains there even after it has been sold.

This is exactly where TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis comes in – our digital vehicle diagnosis service for a quick and objective assessment of your vehicle, carried out directly at a TÜV NORD station, independently and presented in a clear and understandable way.

Why digital vehicle diagnostics are important

Modern vehicles store a wide range of technical data in their control units – much of which is not visible to the driver.

Our diagnostic service helps you to:

  • detect hidden fault codes without a warning light
  • uncover tampered with or implausible odometer readings
  • identify electronic anomalies at an early stage
  • better assess the actual technical condition

This will help you make an informed decision – whether you’re buying or selling a car, or have technical queries.

Your benefits at a glance:

  • An impartial assessment with no sales agenda
    Unlike garages, you’ll receive an unbiased analysis – without repair recommendations driven by self-interest.
  • Identify
    hidden problems early on Even faults without warning messages become apparent, helping to prevent costly consequential damage.
  • Peace of mind when buying or selling
    a car You can spot tampering or technical anomalies and make informed decisions.
  • Quick results in just a few minutes
    The analysis is carried out on the spot – with no long waiting times or trips to the garage.
  • No preparation or technical equipment required
    You don’t need an app or your own device – we take care of everything for you.
  • Data protection included
    : Upon request, personal data is removed from the vehicle in accordance with the GDPR.
Book a vehicle diagnostic check at a TÜV NORD centre
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What is being assessed?

VIN Check & Mileage Verification
We use the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and the mileage readings stored in the vehicle to verify the plausibility of the mileage. This allows us to determine whether the mileage information matches the data stored in the vehicle.
View a sample report for the VIN check & mileage check (PDF)

TÜV NORD Battery Check
The Battery Check analyses the condition of your vehicle’s battery in just a few minutes – without the vehicle being driven. Based on relevant vehicle and battery data, you receive a clear health score including risk warnings.
Find out more now: TÜV NORD Battery Check

Fault memory
analysis An OBD interface analysis reads and evaluates the technical condition of your vehicle – quickly, digitally and objectively. This gives you a transparent overview of potential faults and the overall condition of your used car.
View a sample report on fault memory analysis (PDF)

Data erasure
When a vehicle is sold, digital traces may remain in the vehicle. Our solution ensures that personal data is removed from the vehicle in compliance with the GDPR – securely and with full traceability. You will receive a confirmation report.
View a sample report on data erasure (PDF)

Cost of vehicle diagnostics

ServicePrice
FIN check & mileage check€34.39
Battery Check€89.90
Fault memory analysisAvailability depends on the TÜV NORD partner location*
Data cleansing€41.53

*The fault memory analysis is offered exclusively at selected TÜV NORD partner locations.
Therefore, a flat-rate price cannot be quoted for this service. Information on availability can be obtained directly on site.

How digital vehicle diagnostics work

1

Book an appointment

Book an appointment online at a TÜV NORD centre near you.

2

Return the vehicle

Simply bring your vehicle to the appointment – no preparation required.

3

Digital analysis

Our experts read and analyse the vehicle data on site.

4

Receive the result

The results are immediately available to you in digital form in the test report. No need for your own device or app.

Who is vehicle diagnostics suitable for?

This inspection is particularly useful for:

  • Buyers of a used car
  • Sellers who want to build trust
  • Drivers with unexplained warning messages
  • Vehicles with high mileage
  • Lease returns

Vehicle diagnostics with no hassle for you

With TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis, you can make use of a straightforward one-off service – with no preparation or technical knowledge required.

✅ No need for your own device
✅ No app or installation required
✅ Carried out directly at the TÜV NORD station
✅ Transparent service with no hidden steps

Simply bring your vehicle to the appointment – we’ll take care of the diagnosis for you.

Why TÜV NORD?

As an independent testing organisation, TÜV NORD provides an objective assessment free from commercial interests or ties to any particular garage. You benefit from technical expertise, high data protection standards and transparent testing processes – ensuring a reliable and impartial assessment of your vehicle.

What you need to know

Frequently asked questions about vehicle diagnostics at TÜV NORD

For almost all modern vehicles with an OBD interface manufactured from 2001 (petrol) or 2004 (diesel) onwards. A detailed list is available on request.

FIN check & mileage check
€34.39

Data cleansing
€41.53

Battery Check
€89.90

Fault
memory analysis Fault memory analysis is offered exclusively at selected TÜV NORD partner locations. Therefore, no standard price can be quoted for this service. Information on availability can be obtained directly at the location.

The actual diagnosis usually takes just a few minutes. Depending on how busy the department is and the vehicle in question, the whole appointment may take around 15 to 30 minutes.

We recommend booking an appointment in advance. This will help you avoid waiting times and ensure that the inspection can be carried out straight away.

In many cases, it is also possible to have the test carried out at short notice – depending on the workload at the relevant TÜV NORD station.

You will receive a clear report containing the key vehicle data and any issues identified.

No. Simply bring your vehicle to the appointment.

Our services to help you buy a car

Beratungsgespräch im Autohaus

Tips for buying a used car

There are a few things to bear in mind when buying a car to ensure you enjoy your new vehicle for years to come. Buy with confidence. With our tips, we’ll guide you through the process of buying a used car and help you make the right decision.
Get a free checklist
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Car Purchase Check

With the TÜV NORD AutoKaufCheck, you receive a professional and objective assessment of the vehicle’s condition. In addition, our test drive checklist helps you keep track of important points yourself. This way, you can buy with confidence and peace of mind.
Find out more about AutoKaufCheck
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TÜV NORD Battery Check

With the TÜV NORD BatteryCheck for private customers, you can obtain quick, independent and clear information about the state of health (SOH) of your high-voltage battery.
Find out more about the TÜV NORD Battery Check

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