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Digital Vehicle Diagnostics for Repair Shops, Car Dealerships, and Fleet Operators

With TÜV NORD’s digital vehicle diagnostics, you can analyze vehicles quickly, objectively, and based on data—directly via the OBD interface and app. Check vehicle condition, the fault memory, and vehicle data efficiently without time-consuming workshop procedures.

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Experience safety and efficiency through advanced technology

TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis is an innovative vehicle inspection system that brings safety and quality to vehicle inspections. As a plug-and-play system, it enables fast electronic diagnostics of vehicles. By scanning the vehicle's memory for anomalies, TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis warns of faults to ensure safe operation. The results are stored on secure servers to protect the data.

What is digital vehicle diagnostics?

Vehicle diagnostics refers to the process of reading and analysing electronic vehicle data via the OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) interface. Modern vehicles store a wealth of information regarding:

  • technical conditions
  • error messages
  • mileage
  • battery systems
  • ECU information

Digital diagnostic methods now enable a quick vehicle assessment without the need for extensive manual checks.

Objective vehicle diagnostics are increasingly becoming the norm, particularly in the used car trade, fleet management and lease returns.

Vehicle Diagnostics with TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis

The OBCD video explains the features of this innovative solution and highlights the benefits of digital vehicle diagnostics.

Why digital vehicle diagnostics are becoming increasingly important

Vehicles contain an increasing amount of software and electronic systems. As a result, traditional visual inspections are often no longer sufficient. Digital diagnostics provide a much deeper insight into the actual condition of a vehicle.

Typical challenges:

  • hidden fault codes that are not visible without diagnostic systems
  • Detecting odometer tampering (e.g. through discrepancies in mileage readings across different control units)
  • Comprehensive condition assessment prior to sale
  • Comprehensive documentation for leasing and fleet management

Digital vehicle diagnostics creates transparency and reduces risks in vehicle valuations.

Request a vehicle diagnostic check now, with no obligation

Vehicle diagnostics without upfront costs

With TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis, you benefit from a straightforward pay-per-use model. Unlike traditional diagnostic solutions, there are no fixed costs or long-term commitments.

✅No licence fees
✅No hardware costs or equipment hire
✅No additional costs per user
✅No update or maintenance fees
✅No contract commitment or minimum purchase

You pay only for the diagnostics actually carried out.

How OBD Vehicle Diagnostics Works

1

Connect the OBD adapter

Plug-and-play: Just plug in the adapter and get started straight away. No hassle, no setup.

2

Read vehicle data via the app

The app connects automatically and retrieves all relevant vehicle data.

3

Run the analysis automatically

The data is checked and analysed immediately. This saves time and delivers clear results.

4

Document results digitally

The results are immediately available in digital form in the test report.

The advantages

  • Efficient and uncomplicated: The plug-and-play system enables quick and easy electronic vehicle diagnostics.
  • Increased safety: The system scans the vehicle's memory for deviations in identifiers and fault warnings to ensure safe operation.
  • Reliable storage: Data is stored on highly secure servers to ensure that data is safe and easily accessible.
  • Multiple services can be performed using one OBD adapter - "one dongle solution".
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Typical applications

Vehicle diagnostics at the car dealership

  • Valuation of trade-ins
  • Used car inspection
  • Sales protection


Vehicle diagnostics for garages

  • Rapid fault analysis
  • Diagnostics independent of the manufacturer
  • Additional service


Vehicle diagnostics in fleet management

  • Condition monitoring
  • Maintenance planning
  • Cost control

TÜV NORD Onboard Diagnostics Components

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TÜV NORD data cleansing

Protection of privacy through GDPR-compliant cleansing of digital user data. The "digital footprint" is cleansed using app-supported technology and the seller receives a confirmation report.
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TÜV NORD mileage control & VIN check

By querying the vehicle identification number and mileage information in the various control units, we can carry out a vehicle identification and mileage check (plausibility check) by physically comparing it with the VIN affixed to the vehicle and the mileage displayed.
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TÜV NORD fault code analysis

Condition monitoring and evaluation of used vehicles via OBD interface diagnostics in vehicle evaluation.
Person hält ein Smartphone mit geöffneter TÜV NORD App zur Fahrzeugdiagnose in der Hand.

TÜV NORD BatteryCheck

The TÜV NORD BatteryCheck determines the battery condition in three minutes without moving the vehicle. A neutral score is based on current data, driving behavior, and battery parameters. The results are presented in a compact report with a score and risk information.

Why TÜV NORD?

As an independent inspection body, TÜV NORD stands for:

  • objective assessments
  • technical expertise
  • standardised testing procedures
  • high data security

This provides companies with a reliable basis for vehicle-related decisions.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions about TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis

For almost all common vehicles with OBD interface. A detailed list is available on request.

TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis combines OBD diagnostic data with external data sources, such as accident, mileage and VIN information. This creates a comprehensive picture of the vehicle's condition and history.

By independently checking the technology, history and data, TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis provides an objective assessment of the vehicle's condition. This reduces risks in buying and selling and strengthens the confidence of buyers and sellers alike.

Yes, TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis reads technical data such as fault codes and engine data via the OBD interface. In combination with the maintenance history, potential problems can be identified and documented at an early stage.

The vehicle status, including fault codes, is read out and documented via the OBD interface.

TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis compares current OBD data with historical entries from databases such as service reports or MOT histories. Intelligent algorithms identify discrepancies that may indicate tachometer manipulation.

TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis checks the chassis number (VIN) for consistency with the manufacturer's data. This makes it possible to determine whether a VIN has been manipulated or falsified - a frequent indication of attempted fraud or theft.

All personal user data such as phone book entries, addresses, Bluetooth connections - GDPR-compliant.

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The TÜV NORD Onboard Car Diagnosis app for iOS and Android

You have the product and now want to put it into operation? Then scan the QR code with your smartphone camera and download the app or click the download button. You can also take a look at the instructions for the first start-up.

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