When it comes to type testing, TÜV Hessen has been an expert partner to the automotive industry for many years as a technical service.
- Sovereign tasks on behalf of the Technical Testing Center of the State of Hesse, e.g.:
- Assessment of test vehicles Expert opinion on obtaining special permits
- Checking the suitability of vehicle types for the driving license test (suitability for driving schools)
- Noise emission measurements on vehicles and mobile machines
- Tests for conformity in production (Conformity of Production/CoP) and in operation (In-Use Compliance/IUC, In-Service Conformity/ISC), e.g. for noise and exhaust emissions
- Re-inspections of approved vehicles and vehicle parts (Conformity of Production / CoP-P)
- Installation and functional testing of accessories: Checking the interfaces to the vehicle as well as the installation/operating instructions
Information about associated approval requirements
- Tests of plastics for external vehicle parts, e.g. strength and burning behavior
- Checking or translating technical documents, e.g. installation and operating instructions
- Series parts catalog: Summary representation of approved series scopes for vehicles (e.g. series tire catalog)
- Retrofit parts catalog: Summary of approved retrofit items for vehicles (e.g. wheels/tires catalog)
- Report on obtaining approval in accordance with Section 19 Paragraph 3 No. 1.b and Paragraph 7 StVZO (excerpts from an EC operating license)
- Development support and requirements management Creation of vehicle documents and/or data confirmations on behalf of the manufacturer
- Assessment program: Evaluation of vehicles or components according to standardized or specified criteria, e.g. ISO standards
