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Automotive Inspections
Approvals to the EU Directives are valid throughout the European Union. ECE Regulations are applicable throughout Europe, including the EU and Eastern Europe, as well as Japan. Also, the Gulf Coast Countries and certain Central and South American countries accept our test reports for many ECE Regulations.
Vehicles covered by the standards:
- Passenger cars
- Trucks
- Buses
- Recreational vehicles
- Trailers
- Motorcycles
- Agricultural Tractors
- Forestry tractors
- Quadricycles
- All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Examples of tests performed on vehicles:
- Brakes
- Emissions
- Fuel consumption
- Noise emissions
- EMC
- Seating
- Lighting installation
- Crash tests
- Mirror installation
- Safety belt anchorages
- Rear underrun protection
- Interior safety
- Glazing installation
- Fuel tank installation
Examples of components covered by the standards:
- Tires
- Lighting equipment
- Safety belts
- Safety glazing
- Electronic subassemblies
- Rearview mirrors
- Brake pads
- Seats
- Exhaust systems
- Catalytic converters
- Trailer hitches
- Luggage racks
German National Approvals
Some vehicles and components are not yet covered by European-wide standards, so they will have to comply with German national standards in order to be used in Germany. Our engineers are authorized by the German government to conduct all necessary tests for German national approvals ("ABE" (Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis) and "Teilegutachten").
Single vehicle
In case of low-volume vehicle series, it may not be cost-effective to apply for formal European approvals or German national "ABE". Alternatively, we can issue official TUV test reports that allow the owners to register the vehicles in Germany. These reports also help with the registration process in other European countries. Typical applications include limited-series sport cars and motorcycles, specialized trucks and trailers, quadricycles, etc.
Inspections according to customer-specific requirements
We offer a full range of customized witness inspection services according to any customer specification. Examples include witnessed PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) production runs and inspections, dock inspections, initial sample inspections and initial supplier qualifications. Our services go beyond the actual certification process as they include design reviews / gap analysis, prototype reviews, assistance with the necessary formalities and the required documentation, creation of test plans and selection of convenient test facilities. We would be glad to discuss your specific needs.
Vehicle Emissions Testing
TÜV Rheinland is the world leader in automotive emissions testing, and has been setting the standard for vehicle inspection for more than 30 years.
TÜV Rheinland performs millions of automobile emissions exams every year in countries around the world. In Germany, France, Spain, Latvia, Chile and Argentina, TÜV Rheinland supports emissions testing programs by providing independently staffed and operated diagnostic facilities. These operations provide efficient and cost-effective vehicle inspections to the host country.
In hundreds of other locations worldwide TÜV Rheinland provides technical support and operational advice to state-sponsored emissions testing programs.
