>>here in the USA you have to go visit the inspectors once a year, unless u purchased a new vehicle, then you initially go after 2 years, after that its yearly. the price here is around 26 (or was it 28) dollar which is a government fee (not sure about the other states, but imagine its the same).
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>>now, Germany, i do not remember, i moved out of germany 14 years ago. if memory serves correctly inspections are due every 2 years, and the price tag - no clue. in any case, i am sure that has changed by now.
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>>maybe someone currently living in good 'ol Germany can jump in here?!
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>My mother, who is currently living in Germany, says it is twice a year. As to the cost, she didn't remember, because she paid for everything together: the T�V (technical inspection) plus the cost of fixing the car, to bring it up-to-date for the inspection. I assume the latter was the larger cost.


I am sorry, but i think your mom is mistaken. i just asked my friend (who also lives in el paso), and he confirmed my 2 year time frame. he says there is another option which to the obove mentioned inspecion, but he didn't remember the name. he says that one you have to go every year to.

tell you the truth, i don't remember such a second option.

about prices
i found the website (in german) with a price list. now, one would have to know what all is included in a bi-anual inspection, then you could add up those prices.

http://www.de.tuv.com/de/produkte_und_leistungen/mobilitaet_und_verkehr/fahrzeugpruefung/aktuelle_gebuehrenlisten/gebuehrenliste_nordrhein_westfalen_rheinland_pfalz_gueltig_ab_01_02_2003.php