Missed your TÜV appointment? Here is what happens now
The HU sticker has expired and you missed the appointment? Contrary to what many think, your car is not immediately 'taken off the road' as a result. But the longer you wait, the more expensive and involved it becomes.
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What you should do now
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1. Check the due date
Look at the sticker/registration certificate; how long has the HU been overdue?
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2. Make an appointment
Arrange an HU appointment promptly at an inspection organization or garage.
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3. Fix defects
If defects are found, remedy them in time and, if necessary, go for a re-inspection.
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4. Check any fine
If you receive a fine notice, check the amount and the length of the overrun.
Frequently asked questions
May I still drive with an expired TÜV?
Yes, you may generally keep driving; your driving license remains valid. However, staggered warning or fine amounts loom that rise with the length of the overrun, and from a longer overrun a point as well. Make up the HU as soon as possible.
What does it cost if the TÜV is significantly overdue?
If the general inspection is more than two months overdue, an in-depth inspection is usually carried out, for which a higher fee applies. On top of that comes the staggered fine. The sooner you make up the appointment, the cheaper it stays.
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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.