The approval of a car is an essential process to guarantee the legality and safety of the modifications made.
For example, approve a approve brake discs or calipers There may be an additional cost due to the necessary tests and evaluations.
Knowing the steps to homologate a car or car is essential to ensure legality and safety on the roads. Certifix you can obtain the certificate of conformity in 3 days (we'll give you a tip below to get it faster).
Our vehicle approval procedure is summarized in the following steps: create your account on Certifix and request the reform by attaching the documents we ask for. Once the documentation is uploaded, one of our experts will evaluate your reform and contact you if they need additional information. If everything is correct and in order, you will receive a payment link, and once completed, we will send you an email with the link to download our report and that's it! It's that simple.
We recommend that if you haven't made the reform yet or if you are looking for advice to reform your car, contact us first. This way, we will guide you for free on the modifications you can or cannot make according to the current Spanish legislation.
The duration of a vehicle's approval may vary depending on the complexity of the modifications made.
3 to 5 days
from the moment you have shared all the necessary documentation with us.
Our team of professionals and homologation experts will streamline each stage of the process so that you can enjoy the benefits of homologation in the shortest possible time. All thanks to a 100% online platform and personalized service.
Tip:
If your reform is urgent, once the request has been created, press the urgent button so that you can have it in less than
24 working hours.
*To obtain your Certificate of Conformity in less than 24 working hours, we will ask for a 50% surcharge of the original amount.
The legislation establishes that certain modifications to vehicles must be approved to guarantee legality and safety on the roads, so Not all modifications need this approval.
What modifications require homologation in vehicles?
any other alteration that affects the original characteristics
of the vehicle.
On the one hand, the most common modifications in cars that require homologation are usually: installation of
tow hook,
installation of snorkel, footpegs or elements on the outside, changing tires for non-equivalent ones or changing the track width, among many others.
On the other hand, some of the most frequent modifications that do not require homologation are usually: installation of trim or underbody protectors and changes to the body color.
It is important to note that not all modifications are allowed and homologable in a car, as they must comply with established regulations and undergo a technical evaluation process.
Modifications subject to homologation in cars are those that alter the vehicle's original characteristics and may affect its safety and legality on the roads. Among the types of modifications that need homologation, we can mention: relocation of license plate, installation or removal of the tow ball, change of classification, reduction or increase of seats, among others.
Modifying the car's exhaust pipe is a fairly common reform for those who want to mitigate noise or prevent leaks of dangerous and polluting gases.
If you replace an exhaust pipe with another that meets the applicable regulations or if you install a silent one that is not a replacement for your car but is approved by the applicable directive, it is not considered a renovation and, therefore, you will not have to approve it.
On the other hand, if you make modifications to the exit section(s), it is very likely that you will require approval. So we recommend you this article.
If you carry out an electrical or gas installation, you will also need a electric or gas bulletin prepared and signed by authorized installers.
Once you have carried out all the reforms, you have to approve it to drive 100% legally. Is the moment to count with Technical Reform Service (STR) that emits a favorable report so that you can pass the ITV without problem, as it is Certifix.
The requirements to approve a car or passenger car will depend specifically on the renovation you have carried out on your car.
Technical sheet
Circulation Permit
Workshop certificate
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Do you need to approve now your car?
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