Lower Saxony fights for annual TÜV obligation for old cars!
Lower Saxony fights for annual TÜV obligation for old cars!
In the automotive industry, something is happening that makes many drivers listen to in Lower Saxony. On July 12, 2025, a new proposal from the EU Commission became known, which provides for an annual main inspection (HU) for vehicles older than ten years. This plan aims to increase traffic safety and get uncertain vehicles from the streets. But not everyone is enthusiastic about this proposal.
Transport Minister Olaf Lies (SPD) expresses clear concerns and realizes that the vehicle fleet in Germany is modern and well serviced. Many people, especially those with low incomes, rely on older used cars. These plans could therefore be an additional financial burden for many, as the minister emphasizes. In Lower Saxony, resistance to the idea is formed. Politicians from the SPD, CDU and FDP are skeptical and are calling for a review of the need for this annual inspection.
criticism of the plans
CDU politician David McAllister also speaks up and warns of the possible consequences. An annual inspection would not only cause more effort and costs, but, according to him, would not demonstrably improve security. In fact, an analysis of the Federal Motor Transport Office shows that the defect rate in older cars increases. Nowadays there are 94% of the vehicles that are 3 to 5 years old, the HU without defects, while only 54% can get through without any complaints for vehicles over nine years.
The EU Commission pursues an ambitious goal with its proposal: to reduce the number of racing dead and seriously injured by 50% by 2030. It indicates that older vehicles are more prone to breakdown and are more often involved in accidents. However, the planned regulation must first be approved by the European Parliament and the EU member states before it can come into force.
long -term goals and changes
In order to improve traffic safety, the EU is also planning further changes in the test process. For example, technical inspections for electric vehicles are to be introduced that check the security systems and relevant software. In addition, a focus is on new emission test methods to better discover manipulated vehicles. The suggestions also include digitization of vehicle documents and cross -border recognition of test certificates within the EU.
A look at the numbers shows that in Germany more than 23 million cars would be affected by these regulations, which is around 47.1% of the total stock. The average costs for main inspections are currently between 143 and 164 euros, which can mean annual expenses of up to 3.8 billion euros. However, experts like the ADAC warn that technical defects make up less than 1% of fatal accidents. They call for more detailed data surveys to better underpin the need for the annual HU.
Finally, it can be said: The discussion about the main inspection has flared up and the different views can be clearly felt. It remains to be seen whether the EU's proposal will be waved through or not, but one thing is certain: this is about safety on our streets and the relief of drivers.
You can find out more about the background of the proposal at News38 href = "https://www.adac.de/news/auto-eu-eutos-hu/"> ADAC and on DetailsOrt Niedersachsen, Deutschland Quellen
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