Type Testing for Systems and Components
One-Stop Homologation Services for Automotive Systems and Components
When manufacturing motor vehicles, you have to ensure the quality of every last component – from brakes and interiors to catalytic converters and fuel tanks. Our experts help you obtain national and international approvals for your automotive systems and components. We offer individual approvals and can cover all your homologation and type testing needs.
Benefits at a Glance
With homologation and type testing services by TÜV Rheinland, you can:
- Ensure that your automotive systems and components comply with national and international standards (such as road traffic approval regulations, Straßenverkehrszulassungsordnung, or StVZO) and are fit for traffic
- Guarantee successful product marketing
- Reap the benefits of one-stop shopping: your documentation, tests, reports, and certificates will be organized by our efficient, highly experienced team
- Profit from our close collaboration with a range of regulatory authorities, such as motor vehicle approval authorities, and our network of experts at home and abroad
Need more information? Would you like a personalized quote? Simply contact us. We'll respond to you as soon as possible.
Homologation Services for your Automotive Systems and Components
Our experts support you through the entire approval process for your automotive systems, independent technical units, parts, and components. Our services include:
- Homologation consulting throughout the entire approval process, from initial assessment to certification according to StVZO, ECE regulations (Economic Commission for Europe), and EC directives
- Performing all tasks in our technology centers or at your site
- Performing trials and analyzing results in detail
- Helping you understand regulations
- Advising and assisting with the conformity of production process (COP)
- Monitoring approval deadlines for introducing new or modified regulations
- Helping you obtain special approvals under regulations such as StVZ0 and in accordance with EU regulations for discontinued series
Type Testing and Homologation
In addition to homologation services for fuel tanks and connecting systems, we offer type tests for the following:
- Brake pads
- Fatigue tests for connecting systems
- Built-in engines
- Coach interiors
- Catalytic converters
- Individual approvals for fuel tanks
- Material approval tests
- Measurement of fuel consumption
- Motorcycle helmets
- Proof of long-term durability
- Particle filters
- Sound absorbers
- Flywheel testing for brake pads
- System tests: bursting pressure, P/V tests, ageing tests
- Conversion of fuel systems
- M1 and N1 underride guards
Need more information? Would you like a personalized quote? Simply contact us. We'll respond to you as soon as possible.