Real cases, checklists and clear guides: vehicle inspection, OBD diagnostics, VIN reports, delivery and paperwork.
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Independent pre-purchase car inspection in Hamburg, Bremen, Lübeck and across Germany. Sicher-Check drives to the car, performs on-site diagnostics, test drive, VIN check and sends a full written report. Ideal for buyers from abroad
How to spot a flood-damaged car without a lift. A practical checklist for inspecting a used car before purchase in Germany.
Step-by-step plan: document the issue, contact the seller, get an independent diagnosis and choose a solution — repair, price reduction or contract withdrawal. Differences between buying from a dealer and a private seller.
Kurzzeitkennzeichen (5 days) vs Ausfuhrkennzeichen: what to choose, documents required, and how to get plates in 1 day. Step-by-step process, common mistakes, and how we help you get plates faster.
We break down key sections of carVertical/CARFAX VIN reports. How to match the history with the real condition and avoid buying a problematic car in Germany.
What modern driver assistance (ADAS) can do. How to enable and test on Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Tesla, Volvo, Hyundai/Kia. Used-car inspection checklist.
New car for you? Step-by-step prep for the first drive, key questions for the owner, control differences, a pre-start checklist and adaptation tips. Plus how Sicher-Check can help with choice and test drive.
Mobiler Gebrauchtwagen-Check für Autohändler & Bulk-Käufer in ganz Deutschland: Sichtprüfung, OBD, Lackschichtdickenmessung, Probefahrt, Dokumentencheck & VIN-Berichte. Transparente Pakete, offizieller Bericht binnen 24 Std.
OBD diagnostics before buying: which systems are scanned, how to read DTCs, what Readiness means, and how to spot recently cleared faults. Practical tips and examples.
How to use a paint thickness gauge to spot body repairs: factory paint norms, where to place the probe, and which numbers mean respray or filler. Step-by-step checklist and tips from Sicher-Check experts (Berlin/Brandenburg).
Why a VIN report matters, what’s inside a carVertical report (mileage, accidents, owners, recalls, theft) and how to run it with a 20% discount.
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