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Bosch Vehicle Health Certificate for efficient, neutral assessment of used cars

Manufacturer-independent Bosch certificate on vehicle status based on stored vehicle data

  • Health of used cars determined by reading out and evaluating data stored in vehicle control units
  • Bosch Vehicle Health Certificate serves as transparent basis for price negotiations and for determining residual value of used cars
  • Efficient alternative to manual used-car inspections offers workshops additional sales potential
Nico Krespach

Nico Krespach

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Nico Krespach

Nico Krespach
Spokesperson Mobility Aftermarket (spare parts for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, classic cars and modern classics, diagnostic solutions, workshop equipment, repair solutions)

Plochingen, Germany – According to a study by ADAC, it’s still easy to manipulate odometers – despite the 2017 EU regulation that mandates protection for new vehicle models against odometer fraud.1 For used electric vehicles, a DEKRA study shows a distinct lack of trust in the performance of drive batteries.2 These findings make it clear that achieving transparency on vehicle status is a major challenge for the used-car market. Up to now, determining the health of a used car called for a great deal of technical know-how and a time-consuming inspection. Now Bosch is introducing the Bosch Vehicle Health Certificate, a manufacturer-independent solution for quickly and easily assessing and documenting the health status of a used car based on stored vehicle data. 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.

Users of Bosch’s ESI[tronic] diagnostic software will have the option of subscribing to the used-car assessment service. This software, in conjunction with the KTS 560 or 590 diagnostic module, enables the data stored in the vehicle control units to be read out and analyzed. An innovative software system consolidates the data to produce a Bosch certificate specific to the vehicle. Depending on the scope of the service package, the certificate lists all trouble codes from the vehicle system, identifies past accidents and overdue maintenance, reveals any potential manipulation of the displayed mileage, and documents the current battery capacity of electric cars.

ESI[tronic] software expands workshop business via remote access to vehicle data

The new used-car assessment service is easy to integrate into existing workshop processes using the ESI[tronic] workshop software. This presents workshops with the potential to achieve additional sales with new customer groups in the used-car market. The solution also strengthens customer relationships by offering trustworthy support for used car trading.

While a standard used-car inspection in a workshop requires a great deal of manual effort, the Bosch Vehicle Health Certificate offers a quick and easy assessment of the vehicle’s health status. All the workshop needs to do is requesting the certificate generation via the ESI[tronic]. Various service packages are available, which offer different scopes of vehicle assessment. Once the workshop mechanic has connected the vehicle via a Bosch KTS 560 or 590 diagnostic module, the readout of the stored vehicle data and the creation of the Bosch certificate starts. Workshop customers receive the certificate right there and then, either digitally or as a printout.

Bosch is introducing the Bosch Vehicle Health Certificate in response to the lack of transparency and trust in the market for used cars. The new service will be launched for selected European customers starting in 2025. It will be made available to additional customers and in more countries over the course of next year.

1 Source: ADAC report, April 2, 2024: https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/auto-kaufen-verkaufen/gebrauchtwagenkauf/tacho-manipulation/

2 Source: DEKRA report, September 15, 2023: https://www.dekra.de/de/elektrofahrzeuge-spuerbare-zurueckhaltung-auf-dem-gebrauchtwagenmarkt/

The Bosch Mobility Aftermarket division (MA) is one of the world’s leading providers of spare parts, diagnostic solutions and repair-shop equipment for passenger cars, two-wheelers 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. In addition to new parts, the range also comprises a large number of remanufactured exchange parts, thereby contributing to a resource-conserving circular economy. A key pillar in this context is the Bosch eXchange program, with which the division generated around 400 million euros in sales in 2025. Around 16,000 associates and a global logistics network ensure fast and reliable supply to distributors and repair shops worldwide. MA also supplies modern testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, training, as well as technical information and services, which are increasingly being expanded through software- and AI-based solutions. In addition, the division includes the “Bosch Service” workshop concept with around 13,000 workshops worldwide, as well as “AutoCrew” with more than 700 workshops in over 100 countries. Furthermore, with Bosch Classic, MA supports owners of classic and modern classic cars with a wide range of spare parts and services.

Additional information can be accessed at http://www.boschaftermarket.com

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 413,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2025). The company generated sales of 91 billion euros in 2025. 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, digitalization, electrification, and artificial intelligence. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in hardware, 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 intelligent, user-friendly, and 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 500 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. Bosch employs some 82,000 associates in research and development.

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

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