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Bosch rolls out extended used-car certificate across Europe

New functions and wide availability

  • Certificate offers a greatly expanded range of functions: detection of airbag control unit replacement and display of certificate history
  • Automatic integration into existing ESI[tronic] subscriptions
Nico Krespach

Nico Krespach

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Nico Krespach

Nico Krespach
Spokesperson Mobility (test equipment, diagnostic solutions, Bosch Classic, locations Automotive Aftermarket Germany)

Plochingen, Germany – Following a successful pilot phase, during which Bosch Car Service workshops had exclusive access to the new Bosch used-car certificate, the product is now being rolled out to the independent workshop market in many European countries. Starting September 1, every independent workshop that uses the ESI[tronic] diagnostic software will be able to issue the used-car certificate for its customers. This applies to almost 100,000 license holders, which ensures that the product is available almost everywhere in the target markets.

With the new used-car certificate, Bosch is introducing a manufacturer-agnostic solution for quickly and easily assessing and documenting the health of a used car based on recorded vehicle data. Drawing on the data stored in the car’s control units, the Bosch certificate provides information on past accidents, active error codes, the state of health of the high-voltage battery, and the current service interval. It can also indicate potential manipulation of the odometer.

The Bosch certificate provides not only sellers and buyers of used cars but also mobility service providers, vehicle dealers, and fleet operators with a neutral basis for determining residual value. This brings transparency and trust to the used-car trade.

The used-car certificate is automatically integrated into ESI[tronic] by means of a software update and can be easily booked by the workshop as a pay-per-use service. In addition, Bosch has once again expanded the functional scope of the certificate with new key features: the certificate now also indicates whether the airbag control units have been replaced since the vehicle was delivered. This could mean that the vehicle had been damaged in an accident and the airbag system had to be replaced as a result.

For better management of the certificates, the new version also includes a certificate history, which lists existing used-car certificates in an easy-to-navigate format and makes them available quickly.

Rollout across Europe

The product will be launched on the independent European workshop market on September 1, 2025, in the following countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, the U.K., Spain, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Readers’ contact:
Robert Bosch GmbH
Mobility Aftermarket
Phone: +49 9001 942 010
E-mail: Kundenberatung.Kfz-Technik@de.bosch.com

Contact person for press inquiries:
Nico Krespach
Phone: +49 721 942 2209
E-mail: Nico.Krespach@de.bosch.com

The Mobility Aftermarket division (MA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, products developed in-house and specifically manufactured for the aftermarket, as well as services. About 16,000 associates, as well as a global logistics network, ensure that spare parts reach customers quickly and on time. MA supplies testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. In addition, the division is responsible for the “Bosch Service” repair-shop franchise, one of the world’s largest independent chains of repair-shops, with some 13,000 workshops, and more than 1,000 “AutoCrew” partners in over 100 countries. In addition, with Bosch Classic, MA supports owners of classic cars with a wide range of spare parts and services.

Additional information can be accessed at www.boschaftermarket.com

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 418,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). The company generated sales of 90.3 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 490 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 87,000 associates in research and development.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com.

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