Qualifications and registration
Check qualifications, registration and any permitted exemptions for the exact services.
Open a vehicle workshop
The scope of repair work determines professional and registration requirements. Clarify it with Handwerkskammer before buying machinery or renting a workshop.
What to prepare and check
Premises and safety
Include environmental, waste, safety and premises requirements in your start-up plan.
Work hours and capital
Calculate productive workshop hours, parts, equipment finance and warranty risks. Turnover is not the same as profit.
FAQ
Your questions about this topic
How should technical management be arranged?
Vehicle technology is a regulated Annex A craft. The owner or a qualified employed technical manager must actually take responsibility and meet registration requirements. Individual authorisations, exemptions or recognition may apply. Check with Handwerkskammer first. Plan lifts, diagnostics, tools, parts, wages and the start-up period; specialise where appropriate instead of buying every type of equipment.
Useful next steps
- AVGS preparation check
- Business plan check
- Revenue & pricing calculator
- Startup costs & capital calculator
- German official terms explained
Official sources (German)
Discuss your next step
Tell us about your business idea and what you need help with.
Coaching is also possible without AVGS. The price depends on the scope and is offered individually.
Alexander Kotjakovski
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