We test more than 170 points

The KVD test has always played a central role in our business and today it includes more than 170 test points. Are you curious about which ones? We list them below.

Ever since our inception in 1991, we have wanted to sell cars at the right price. The foundation of our business concept was clear even then – we should not embellish the cars we sell, but instead let buyers know the exact condition of the cars. Read more about how we test cars here .

Technology and equipment

A lot has happened with cars in recent years, to say the least. New alternative fuels have appeared, but above all, the amount of technology and assistance systems in cars has also increased significantly.

For all cars we always check:

Body
• Sidebar
• Cross beam
• Floor
• Wheelhouse

Drive system
• Engine
• Fuel system
• Exhaust system
• Power transmission
• Drive joint
• Electricity supply
• Starter battery

Wheel system
• Tires
• Lock bolt/rim lock
• Shock absorbers
• Wheel bearings
• Spindle joint
• Front control arm
• Rear control arm
• Spring
• Spring mount

Control system
• Steering joint
• Steering gear
• Steering arm
• Steering servo

Communication
• Windshield wipers
• Windshield washer
• Rearview mirror
• Headlights
• Headlight cleaner
• Signal device
• Side marking
• Front position light
• Rear position light
• Direction indicators
• License plate light
• Stop light
• Reflex

Instrumentation
• Speedometer

Electrical system
• Battery
• Generator
• Starter motor
• Instrumentation
• Buttons
• Controls
• Warning lights
• Error messages
• Security system
• Trip computer
• Interior lighting
• Heating/ventilation
• AC/Air conditioning
• Window lifts
• Sunroof
• Central locking
• Seat heating
• Seat adjustments
• Electric mirrors
• Radio
• CD player
• Other

Safety equipment
• Wheel sides
• Warning triangle

Service points
• Instruction manual
• Service book
• Meter reading
• Other information

We also check if there are other equipment items such as these:

Alcolock, privacy glass, iso-fix, anti-slip system, traction control, assistance system, aux input, reversing camera, bluetooth, fuel heater with remote control or timer, towbar, extra media screens, blind spot warning, heated windshield, cruise control, lane change warning, GPS, head-up display, cornering lights, charging cable, load bars, load protection, massage in driver's seat, media screen, engine heater, keyless start system, panoramic roof, parking assistance, parking sensors, heated steering wheel, rain sensor, start/stop function, roof box, deactivatable airbag, USB input, ventilated seats and massage in seats.

Engine and gearbox

You can't get from A to B without the engine. Of course, this is something we check during our vehicle test. We test drive the car and test the functions of the engine and gearbox. We also examine the driveshafts/drivetrain, driveline, clutch and check the odometer and starter motor.

Engine & Driveline
• Engine
• Transmission
• Cooling system
• Leakage
• Connection
• Drive belts (not timing belts)
• Noise/malfunction
• Exhaust system
• Other

The brakes

The brake is the car's most important safety equipment and the brakes are naturally examined very carefully during our vehicle test.

An inspection shows whether the car is currently roadworthy, but our test goes further than that. We examine both the technical and visual aspects to see how the brakes are actually doing, not just whether they are working at the moment. This means that we can pay attention to things that are not yet too worn out, but which may soon be. This way you avoid unpleasant surprises and know what is waiting around the corner.

All cars are test driven by our professional technicians and during the journey, a road brake test is carried out as part of the examination. We also examine the car's brake pads, calipers, brake pipes, brake discs, brake hose, handbrake cable and parking brake.

Cars that have autobrake and autohold functions will also have these functions reviewed.

Brake system
• Front service brake
• Rear service brake
• Service brake travel.
• Brake pipes
• Brake hose
• Parking brake
• ABS system

Car interior

Buying a car isn't just about features - the inside counts too. Before our professionals can give an assessment of the interior, the car has passed through a cleaning station where the entire car is vacuumed, all surfaces wiped down and all windows cleaned.

Interior condition
• Interior
• Upholstery
• Cargo space (on light trucks we also measure the cargo space)
• Smell
• Number of seats
• Other

Exterior

Last but not least – the car's body and exterior. In order to get the fairest and clearest assessment possible, the car is washed just before it enters the test hall for inspection. What we judge to be normal wear and tear based on the car's age and mileage is not included as a remark in the car's advertisement.

Exterior condition
• Bodywork
• Chassis
• Tailgate
• Doors
• Bonnet
• Lists
• Plastic parts
• Lacquer
• Rust
• Rim
• Other

Body
• Hood
• Door
• Screen
• Windshield
• Seat belt
• Cargo space