US Car Imports
Importing vehicles Bargain hunting between Rosenheim and Los Angeles .
The low prices of new cars speak volumes for European import vehicles. And, on the other hand, there is hardly anything that speaks against them.
The warranties, for example, apply all across Europe.
The USA attract many customers with the affordable dollar.
However, despite all the joys of getting a good bargain, you should consider several points before buying an import.
Registration of US-vehicles
... a long way on Germany’s bureaucratic roads. In order to register your US-vehicle in Germany, you need to get the general approval by the TÜV, pursuant to Article 21 StVZO ( Road traffic licensing regulations ).
The regulations stipulate the following:
In case a vehicle does not belong to a generally approved type, the manufacturer or any other person entitled to dispose of the vehicle is required to file an application for an operation permit with the competent authorities (the “Zulassungsbehörde” in Germany).
Apart from such application, the German “Zulassungbehörde“ (the registration authorities) will require a report by an officially authorized expert for motor vehicles ( Amtlich anerkannter Sachverständiger für den Kraftfahrzeugverkehr ). The expert report is required to provide all technical specifications necessary for completing the German vehicle registration certificate ( Fahrzeugschein ).
Auto Mandt has the expertise and experience to meet all these requirements. For more than 35 years we have gained know how that makes us one of the leading homologation experts in Europe today. Our expertise enables us to carry out TÜV-specific modifications for almost any US-vehicle.
The main focus of our work is to draw up authorized reports on the vehicles’s emission characteristics, lighting facilities, sound/noise, brakes - for your vehicle to meet the TÜV-requirements. These certified reports are a prerequisite for getting the TÜV-approval.
Despite of all the red tape that is involved in this complex application process, Auto Mandt guarantees you a smooth registration of your vehicle, no matter whether you have a classic or new car.
You will also largely benefit from our excellent cooperation with the TÜV Sued .
The low prices of new cars speak volumes for European import vehicles. And, on the other hand, there is hardly anything that speaks against them.
The warranties, for example, apply all across Europe.
The USA attract many customers with the affordable dollar.
However, despite all the joys of getting a good bargain, you should consider several points before buying an import.
Registration of US-vehicles
... a long way on Germany’s bureaucratic roads. In order to register your US-vehicle in Germany, you need to get the general approval by the TÜV, pursuant to Article 21 StVZO ( Road traffic licensing regulations ).
The regulations stipulate the following:
In case a vehicle does not belong to a generally approved type, the manufacturer or any other person entitled to dispose of the vehicle is required to file an application for an operation permit with the competent authorities (the “Zulassungsbehörde” in Germany).
Apart from such application, the German “Zulassungbehörde“ (the registration authorities) will require a report by an officially authorized expert for motor vehicles ( Amtlich anerkannter Sachverständiger für den Kraftfahrzeugverkehr ). The expert report is required to provide all technical specifications necessary for completing the German vehicle registration certificate ( Fahrzeugschein ).
Auto Mandt has the expertise and experience to meet all these requirements. For more than 35 years we have gained know how that makes us one of the leading homologation experts in Europe today. Our expertise enables us to carry out TÜV-specific modifications for almost any US-vehicle.
The main focus of our work is to draw up authorized reports on the vehicles’s emission characteristics, lighting facilities, sound/noise, brakes - for your vehicle to meet the TÜV-requirements. These certified reports are a prerequisite for getting the TÜV-approval.
Despite of all the red tape that is involved in this complex application process, Auto Mandt guarantees you a smooth registration of your vehicle, no matter whether you have a classic or new car.
You will also largely benefit from our excellent cooperation with the TÜV Sued .
