When must you arrange for your car to be inspected by a garage?

In German traffic regulations, regular vehicle inspections are mandatory to ensure road safety. Specifically, if there are defects in critical safety components like the chassis (the vehicle frame) or the steering system, you must have your car checked and repaired by a garage. These parts directly affect the car's stability and control. Issues with the paintwork, on the other hand, do not impact safety and do not require mandatory inspections. Therefore, only defects related to the chassis or steering system trigger the need for an inspection. This ensures that vehicles remain safe to drive and meet legal safety standards.