{"id":7905,"date":"2025-02-10T08:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T07:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/volvo-baar.ch\/en\/?p=7905"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:30:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:30:43","slug":"everything-important-about-the-motor-vehicle-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/volvo-baar.ch\/en\/everything-important-about-the-motor-vehicle-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything important about the motor vehicle inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The regular motor vehicle inspection is an important step for every vehicle owner in Switzerland. It not only ensures safety on the roads, but also the reliability and value retention of your vehicle. The experts at H\u00fcsser & Palkoska AG strongly recommend a stop at your car garage<\/a> before the motor vehicle inspection. In this article you will learn why this step is crucial and how it helps you to optimise your driving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Motor vehicle inspections are required by law in Switzerland and primarily serve to ensure road safety<\/a>. At the motor vehicle inspection, your vehicle is put through its paces to ensure that it meets the applicable standards. This includes checks of the brakes, lighting, exhaust emissions and many other important components. Passing the motor vehicle inspection guarantees that your car meets the requirements and is therefore safe on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, an advance visit to the garage before the motor vehicle inspection in Switzerland offers you numerous advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A preliminary visit to your garage before the motor vehicle inspection not only offers safety and preserves value. It ensures that your vehicle fulfils the legal requirements and passes the test without any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All-round carefree package:<\/strong> Some garages offer comprehensive service packages that go beyond purely technical preparation. These packages often also include organising the appointment for the motor vehicle inspection at the relevant road traffic office. This not only relieves customers of the administrative burden, but also saves them time that they would otherwise have to spend travelling to the inspection centre. This type of service ensures a smooth process and relieves the customer of tedious formalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In Switzerland, the motor vehicle inspection follows a fixed inspection frequency, which varies depending on the vehicle type. For passenger cars, an interval of five years applies for the initial inspection, followed by a three-year and finally a two-year inspection. Trailers over 750 kg must be inspected every five years, then every two years. Classic cars, on the other hand, often benefit from longer inspection intervals, while commercially used vehicles must be inspected more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n When visiting the motor vehicle inspection station, vehicle owners should bring all the necessary documents with them. This includes the vehicle registration document and, if necessary, an emissions report if the vehicle does not have an OBD system (on-board diagnostics). A corresponding certificate is required for vehicles with tuning modifications. Electric vehicles may require additional documents such as battery certificates or test reports for the charging system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The motor vehicle inspection covers a wide range of technical aspects. Frequent sources of defects are defective lighting components such as indicators or incorrectly adjusted headlights. Brakes are also a critical aspect, as rusty brake lines or worn brake pads are often criticised. Rust damage to the bodywork or axles, tyres with a tread depth of less than 1.6 mm or the use of incorrect tyres also lead to complaints. Electronic systems such as ESP and ABS sensors as well as software errors are also part of the inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If defects are discovered during the motor vehicle inspection, the vehicle owner generally has 30 days to rectify them. Depending on the canton, a follow-up inspection may be required. This can cost an additional CHF 100 to CHF 300, depending on the region and the specific requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the inspection intervals, the costs for the motor vehicle inspection also vary between the individual cantons: While in Aargau CHF 50 is due, the inspection costs CHF 70 in Zurich. In Zurich, for example, a confirmation from the garage is sufficient, while in Basel-Land a new presentation of the vehicle is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can have the motor vehicle inspection carried out both at the cantonal road traffic offices and at external test centres such as the TCS. In certain regions of Switzerland, however, the vehicle must first be registered by the relevant cantonal office before it can be inspected at a technical centre. This step is intended to ensure that all the necessary formalities have been completed before the technical inspection takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Electric vehicles like the Volvo EX40<\/a> pose special challenges. Frequent complaints concern wishbones or corroded brake discs, which can be caused by recuperation. Tuned vehicles require prior registration of retrofits with the road traffic office to ensure that all modifications comply with legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do not comply with the motor vehicle inspection deadlines, you may be subject to fines: Fines of up to CHF 500 may be imposed if you miss the deadline. In serious cases where road safety is jeopardised, your registration may even be withdrawn. False information or manipulation of vehicle data can result in criminal prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our experts at H\u00fcsser & Palkoska AG are happy to assist you when it comes to preparing for the motor vehicle inspection. Thanks to our many years of experience and comprehensive expertise, we can check your vehicle thoroughly. If any problems should arise, we are professionally able to rectify them. We understand the importance of your car to you and your family and always treat it with due care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The motor vehicle inspection is an important step for every car owner in Switzerland. To ensure that your vehicle meets the requirements, you should consider visiting your garage before the motor vehicle inspection. This will ensure that your vehicle is safe on the roads. H\u00fcsser & Palkoska AG<\/a> will provide you with competent and courteous assistance to ensure that your car is in top condition. Make the motor vehicle inspection a smooth affair by putting your trust in our expertise. Your vehicle and your safety deserve it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The regular motor vehicle inspection is an important step for every vehicle owner in Switzerland. It not only ensures safety on the roads, but also the reliability and value retention of your vehicle. The experts at H\u00fcsser & Palkoska AG … Continue reading Why is the motor vehicle inspection important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The advantage of an advance visit to your garage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Inspection intervals and legal framework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Document obligations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Technical test criteria in detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Process for detecting defects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cantonal differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Special cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Legal consequences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The role of H\u00fcsser & Palkoska AG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The top reasons why you should choose H\u00fcsser & Palkoska AG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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