From the June 20, 2025 is the end of the well-known Teilegutachten - the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) instead introduces the so-called Part type approval .
This sounds like bureaucratic fine-tuning at first, but it means a fundamental change in practice: Instead of an expert opinion on Technical Services like TÜV, Dekra, KÜS or GTI to get, must Manufacturers apply for approval directly from the KBA.
Parts report vs. part type approval
For vehicle owners or tuners, changes at the beginning nothing visible yet, because the change initially only affects manufacturers. Nevertheless, trouble is brewing – especially in the medium term.
ABE remains valid
The good news first: General operating permits (ABE) remain from the change unaffectedBecause these have always been issued directly by the KBA and therefore continue to retain their validitySo anyone who uses parts with ABE can continue to relax – at least for the time being.
What exactly changes with the new regulation
Bisher It worked like this: Manufacturers of accessories – such as exhaust systems, spoilers or special rims – had a parts certificate drawn up by a technical service. This served Acceptance according to § 19(3) StVZO as a legal basis for an entry in the vehicle documents.
Future However, there are no new parts certificates. Instead, the manufacturer must Apply for part type approval directly from the KBAFor vehicle owners, registration is still possible – but only if the part has a valid approval. Whether the new procedure additional costs for manufacturers, is still unclear. If this is the case, a Increased prices of accessories to count.
Why the KBA is introducing the change
According to KBA, the market surveillance in the past countless incorrect reports At the same time, the KBA as a supervisory authority has so far lacked the possibility to issue such reports to legally revoke. The new Part type approval changes exactly that: you enables control and, in case of doubt, withdrawal the approval – which is understandable in terms of safety.
Transition period until 2028 – what does that mean?
The real bang comes not until June 20, 2028Until then, a three-year transition period, in which old parts certificates may still be used as a basis for entries according to § 19(3). After that, they lose finally their validity.
So if you buy a part with old Teilegutachten has a problem: Then the only thing left is the Individual acceptance according to § 21 StVZO. This is much more complex and expensive, because here the Operating license expires and must be completely re-determined.
An existing but expired parts certificate can then still Provide clues, but has no legal relevance more. This is very reminiscent of the Reform of tire approvals, where a lot has also changed – to the detriment of many vehicle owners.
Conclusion
The new regulation is a clear step towards more control and responsibility at the KBA – but with side effects for manufacturers and, in the long term, also for consumers. Anyone currently planning to install add-on parts with parts certificates should by mid-2028 at the latest After that, it will significantly more complicated.