checkdenwagen.de is an independent provider of on-site used-car inspections operating across Germany, based in Berlin with a network of inspectors throughout the country. The magazine is organised into five thematic clusters: in the Buying Process cluster we guide you step by step — from the search through the listing, viewing, test drive and negotiation to the handover. The Spotting Defects cluster shows what you can check yourself as a layperson and when a professional is decisive — from rust through accident damage and paint-thickness measurement to odometer tampering. Law and Warranty explains liability for defects, rights of withdrawal and the differences between private and dealer purchases. In the Value and Price section we explain how to determine market value and what distinguishes the periodic technical inspection (TÜV/HU) from a used-car check. The Import and Export cluster supports buying from elsewhere in the EU — from selection all the way to German registration.
The Magazine for Buying a Used Car Safely
Here it is not editors chasing clicks who write, but vehicle appraisers who inspect used cars every day. Five topic clusters — from the buying process through spotting defects and warranty law to market value and buying abroad — factual, complete, and free of advertising.
Topic clusters in the magazine
Buying a used car
From searching to handover: checklists, negotiation, listing assessment and the whole buying process.
Learn moreSpotting defects
What you can check yourself as a layperson and what only a pro can spot — rust, accident damage, paint, odometer.
Learn moreLaw & warranty
Defects, statutory warranty, withdrawal: the legal basics for buyers and sellers.
Learn moreValue & price
Market value, price comparison, depreciation and how a used-car inspection differs from a valuation report.
Learn moreImport & export
EU purchase, import, registration and taxes: what to watch out for with a car from abroad.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About the checkdenwagen Magazine
The magazine is for anyone looking to buy or sell a used car — from first-timers to experienced buyers. Every article is written to be understandable without any automotive background, while still offering concrete, actionable advice.
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