• 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

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Ein Auto bei einem "Elektromagnetische-verträglichkeits-Test".

Testing of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - automotive

The equipment in the TÜV Hessen EMC laboratory in Kassel meets the current technical standards. We also use the technology available here for special tasks in an automotive context.

Ein Auto bei einer Homologationsprüfung.

Homologation (type testing)

When it comes to type testing, TÜV Hessen has been an expert partner to the automotive industry for many years as a technical service.