Has anyone ever converted their US car to German specs? I read in another forum that if you go to the TUV inspection centers, they will give you a print out of what you need. I can't imagine they would know that for every US car. I have a VW Tiguan and a Toyota RAV - not sure which one I should keep to convert. Has anyone gone through this? Thank you.
Quote by rasandgeo:Has anyone ever converted their US car to German specs? I read in another forum that if you go to the TUV inspection centers, they will give you a print out of what you need. I can't imagine they would know that for every US car. I have a VW Tiguan and a Toyota RAV - not sure which one I should keep to convert. Has anyone gone through this? Thank you.
Why do you want to convert either?
I will have to convert when I retire - no more sofa card.
Quote by rasandgeo:I will have to convert when I retire - no more sofa card.
I have always been told that it is cheaper to buy a Euro spec car than to convert.
Just talked to a shop near Dusseldorf - they covert US spec cars all the time. It will run 900-1200 Euro, it's done in one day, and they inspect it for you through TUV. He said there's a shop in Kaiserslautern as well. I will have to investigate. Much cheaper than buying, right?
Quote by rasandgeo:Sounds like it. As long as you aren't planning to take the car back to the U.S.Just talked to a shop near Dusseldorf - they covert US spec cars all the time. It will run 900-1200 Euro, it's done in one day, and they inspect it for you through TUV. He said there's a shop in Kaiserslautern as well. I will have to investigate. Much cheaper than buying, right?
the TüV in Kaiserslautern Merkurstrasse use to have a specialist for this question.. Name was Mr. Vandercar (spell wan-da-car ... about). He use to work in homogolacion US to Europe for many many years... best - set up an appointment there...
I appreciate your help. Thanks!
Quote by rasandgeo:I appreciate your help. Thanks!
Diwil is the resident German helper. He's always helpful about anything Germany.
Hello sir, did you ever find a place to do this? Can you share the shops details Please?
I work on it for a friend of mine, next month. I can let you know.
What type of car??
Resurrecting this thread... any updated advice on getting a Toyota Sienna converted for US to EU/German spec? Retiring in summer 2022.