The General German Automobile Association has imposed a rule where aftermarket chip tuners must have their products certified by the TÜV regulatory body or by an officially recognized expert. If they don’t comply, the operating permit of the vehicle will expire and will remain expired even if the chip is removed. The authority has also announced that any ECU upgrades must be notified to insurance agencies, which could mean higher premiums for those owners that modify their cars.
This means that if you want to modify your car, you may no longer be able to get insurance or even registration. Ouch.
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