{"product_id":"kfz-zustandsbericht","title":"Car Condition Report","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe condition report records what state a passenger car was actually in at a given point in time – inspected, measured and documented in photographs throughout. It is used when buying and selling privately, but above all before a lease return, where the assessment would otherwise be made solely by the party taking the vehicle back. You receive a signed report with a photo series, measured values and a clear classification of every single finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a lease return, the dispute over what counts as normal wear and tear and what counts as chargeable damage is by far the most common reason for additional charges. Anyone who first learns of the objections after handing the vehicle over has no record of their own and little to set against the invoice. A report drawn up before the handover shifts the evidential position: the condition is then documented by an independent party before the vehicle leaves the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the report covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint thickness measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e measurements on every body panel, door by door, fender by fender. Deviations from the factory values reveal repainted or filled areas, even where the surface looks flawless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepainted and replaced parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e assessment of color transitions, overspray, panel gaps, seals and fasteners, in order to establish whether a bolt-on part has been off the car before or has been replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear and tear item by item:\u003c\/strong\u003e every dent, every scratch, every stone chip with its position, size and photograph. Plus the classification of whether it constitutes normal wear for the mileage or chargeable damage – precisely the distinction on which the return turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels and tires:\u003c\/strong\u003e curb damage to the rim flanges, tread depth for each tire, tire age, matching tires on each axle and the presence of the second set of wheels. Curb contact and mismatched tires are standard items on every return invoice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlazing and interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e stone chips and cracks in the windshield, condition of the seats, trim, steering wheel, pedals and cargo area, burn and moisture marks, odor, and the operation of the controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics and electronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e reading out the fault memory, visual inspection of brakes, exhaust system, leaks and underbody, checking of service intervals and the service record book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e comparison of the vehicle identification number, documents, number of keys, equipment level and indicated mileage against the overall impression the vehicle gives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppointment:\u003c\/strong\u003e you tell us the reason – purchase, sale or lease return – and where you would like the inspection. Before a return we schedule the appointment so that there is still time between the report and the handover for detailing or smart repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e a walk-around in suitable light, paint thickness measurement, recording of all marks with a scale, inspection of the interior, wheels, glazing and underbody, and reading out the vehicle electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReport:\u003c\/strong\u003e all findings are brought together with photographs, measured values and classification, supplemented by an assessment of which items experience shows are treated as damage at a return and which are not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e you receive the report digitally, as a rule on the same business day once it is complete, and can present it to a buyer, a seller or the leasing company straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition report is prepared for a fixed price. There is no additional billing by time spent, and we agree the travel arrangements with you in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should the report be prepared before a lease return?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly two to four weeks beforehand. That leaves time to have inexpensive items such as scratches, wheel damage or a stone chip put right yourself, instead of having them billed later at return rates. On the day of the return itself, the report is only a piece of evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat counts as normal wear and tear and what does not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe age and mileage of the vehicle are decisive. Fine wash marks, slight polish on the steering wheel or minimal stone chips at the front are normal; scratches through the paint, dents that break the finish, wheel damage and tears in upholstery generally are not. We classify each item individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes paint thickness measurement detect every previous repair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reliably detects filler and repainting. A bolt-on part that has been properly replaced and painted at the factory, on the other hand, shows unremarkable values, which is why we additionally check panel gaps, fasteners, seals and traces of adhesive in the mounting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I also use the report for a private purchase?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is equally intended for that. As a buyer you know what you are getting before you sign. As a seller you document the condition in writing and remove the basis for later claims about concealed defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"border-top:1px solid #dfe6f0;padding-top:14px;margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n  More on this in our guide:\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/ratgeber\/gutachten-oder-kostenvoranschlag\"\u003eAppraisal report or repair estimate\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PKW GUTACHTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53451423088906,"sku":"GUT-KFZ-ZUS","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2732\/9290\/files\/t-e-x-t_-t-o_-i-m-a-g-e-7ac925d1-9012-45eb-8831-c33699fef2a6.png?v=1786477629","url":"https:\/\/pkw-gutachter-0ykhngyr.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/car-condition-report","provider":"PKW Gutachter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}