About us: independent used-car inspection experts from Berlin

checkdenwagen.de is an independent provider of on-site used-car inspections operating throughout Germany, based in Berlin with a network of inspectors across the country. The owner and founder is Gökhan Cinar, who runs the company as a sole proprietorship under the name checkdenwagen Automobile DE — registered at Alexandrinenstraße 33, 10969 Berlin. The on-site vehicle inspections are carried out by a nationwide network of experienced, TÜV-trained automotive appraisers — not a permanently employed inspection team, but regionally rooted professionals who come to wherever the vehicle is. After every inspection, customers receive a detailed, photo-backed report — usually within 24 hours of the viewing. Rated on Google: 5.0 stars from around 39 reviews.

Anyone who buys a used vehicle knows the problem: you drive for hours to a viewing appointment, only to find the vehicle is technically a wreck or simply doesn't match the listing. It was exactly this experience that led Gökhan Cinar to launch checkdenwagen.de. The idea behind it is as simple as it is effective: a neutral, manufacturer-independent expert inspects the vehicle on-site — before you take on a long journey or sign a purchase contract. The inspector comes directly to the vehicle's location, checks over 100 points in around 1.5 hours and gives you a clear verdict: buy, negotiate or walk away. That turns an emotionally charged purchase decision into an informed one.

checkdenwagen.de is run as a sole proprietorship by Gökhan Cinar — not a large corporation, not an anonymous construct, but a personally led service with direct accountability. Gökhan Cinar developed the business model because he experienced first-hand how opaque and frustrating the used-car market can be for buyers. The result: a lean, focused service where quality and transparency matter more than volume. The company is based in Berlin-Mitte (Alexandrinenstraße 33, 10969 Berlin) and serves customers across the whole of Germany — from Flensburg to Munich.

The inspections themselves are carried out by a nationwide network of experienced automotive appraisers. These are not permanently employed staff, but specialised professionals who work in their respective regions and inspect vehicles wherever they happen to be. Many of them bring experience from TÜV testing centres, car workshops or appraisal offices. This decentralised structure means inspections can be arranged quickly and without long travel distances — which is directly reflected in short booking lead times and the fixed price from €289 incl. VAT & travel.

checkdenwagen.de works independently of manufacturers and dealers. The inspectors are neither paid by the seller nor do they have any interest in a purchase going through. The report belongs solely to the client — the buyer. No conflict of interest, no watered-down assessment. It's precisely this independence that makes the checkdenwagen report a genuine decision-making tool: not a dealer's marketing material, but a neutral basis for price and purchase negotiations.

The Berlin location is no coincidence: the capital is one of Germany's largest used-car markets, shaped by international dealers, privately listed vehicles and high buyer activity. At the same time, the inspector network is active nationwide — in major cities such as Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne and Düsseldorf as well as in rural areas. Booking, report and billing run entirely digitally — whether you're based in Berlin or searching for your next vehicle in a small town in Bavaria.

After booking online via /en/buchen, you share the vehicle listing, location and preferred date. checkdenwagen coordinates an appraiser from the network who drives directly to the vehicle — without you needing to be there. The inspector documents the bodywork condition, suspension, drivetrain, interior, electronic systems and any signs of accident damage across more than 100 inspection points. You usually receive your report within 24 hours of the viewing — with photos, ratings and a clear summary for your purchase decision.