catch_twotwo 0 Posted December 28, 2005 Ok, moving to Germany in the new year and been looking up some information online about things.... I can handle the import paperwork, boring but ok. However I've been told that the German MOT is very hard on the car, much more so than the UK version. So has anybody had any experience in this matter ? anything special I should avoid.... Things I'm worried about :- Tyre depth... I have 195/40/R15 Lowering... Lowered 40mm Speedo.... I have UK spec with both MPH and KPH Also anybody know of this supposed 185bhp cap on cars.... somebody told me anything above this and insurance will laugh at me ? Thanks guys 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted December 28, 2005 why not sell it and buy one out there,,, meant to be cheaper and better options on them too.... or is that just not an option then!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 28, 2005 FurkiG60 very good point Furk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch_twotwo 0 Posted January 3, 2006 Hmm.... Because Germany and Austria are the two most expensive second hand car markets in the world. I bought my Rado here so I didn't have to pay big money for it out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted January 3, 2006 The TUV (equivalent of our MOT) is totally intolerant of oil leaks. There are also certain modifications, like tyre sizes and speed ratings, which must have a specific approval. Happy New Year RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted January 3, 2006 Also, you'll need right-dipping headlight units and a bulb in your left-side rear foglight. And a fire extinguisher. And a warning triangle. And a first aid kit which is in date. And a yellow reflective coat, probably a set of spare bulbs. Perhaps a map showing the road to Poland as well.... Happy New Year RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch_twotwo 0 Posted January 3, 2006 I have a map to poland.... should be all sorted then :lol: Hmm tyre sizes eh... are 205/40/17's not a good choice then ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted January 4, 2006 Don't know for certain. Your registration document will show the manufacturer's standard tyre sizes and ratings, and then there will be an homologated list of alternatives. Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
