About us - Kukuk engineering office for motor vehicle appraisals and vehicle valuation
The Kukuk engineering office stands for independent vehicle appraisals, precise vehicle valuations and sound automotive advice. For decades, we have combined engineering expertise with the latest technological analysis methods - for objective, legally compliant and comprehensible results.
As an experienced Motor vehicle experts and automotive engineers We support private customers, companies, insurance companies and institutions with
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Accident and damage appraisals
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Classic car valuations and appraisals
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Vehicle analyses and technical reports
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Fleet valuations
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Advice on vehicle purchase and maintenance
Our work is based on data-driven analyses, technical precision and comprehensive market research. In this way, we not only provide assessments, but also a reliable basis for decision-making.
Our claim: transparency, independence and technical excellence
As an independent engineering company, we attach great importance to objectivity and transparency. We are convinced that informed decisions are the basis of successful partnerships.
Our structured analysis and evaluation process ensures that all technical, economic and historical factors of a vehicle are taken into account - especially in the case of Classic cars, special vehicles and high-quality automobiles.
Kukuk is regularly represented in national and international media and contributes its expertise in specialist publications, interviews and technical columns. Our market and technical analyses are regarded as a sound reference in the automotive industry.
We also work closely with manufacturers, heritage departments, insurance companies and scientific institutions. Our work combines technical appraisal, historical research and independent evaluation at the highest level.
Our team - motor vehicle experts with passion
Kukuk Ingenieurbüro is backed by an experienced team of automotive engineers, motor vehicle experts and technical specialists.
The core team includes:
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Dipl.-Ing. Klaus Kukuk
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Motor vehicle expert Niclas Kukuk von Glahn
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Engineer Laura Kukuk von Glahn
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Engine master Jürgen Schlegel
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and our dedicated office team
We look after you personally - from accident handling and communication with garages and insurance companies to the search for and valuation of your dream classic car.
Our experts combine technical expertise with clear, comprehensible advice. We explain complex technical issues transparently and comprehensibly - so that you can make confident decisions.
Quality through training and quality control
We go the extra mile - for expert opinions and valuations you can rely on.
Regular training courses, specialised seminars and industry-specific further training ensure that our team is always up to date with the latest technology, legislation and market developments.
We ensure this through structured deployment planning, standardised testing processes and continuous quality controls:
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Legally compliant expert reports
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Precise damage analyses
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Transparent evaluation procedures
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On-schedule processing
Kukuk Ingenieurbüro - Your motor vehicle valuer for precise vehicle valuation
Whether accident appraisals, classic car valuations or technical vehicle analyses:
We provide you with independent expertise, in-depth market knowledge and personal support - all from a single source.
Place your trust in our experience, engineering expertise and passion for automobiles.
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Expert opinion in 2025
Brief expert opinion
Our know-how
Subject areas
Authentication expertise
Vintage car appraisal
REnn and sports cars appraisal + evaluation
History research
Certification of originality (examination)
Repair support + advice
Restoration support + advice
Technical investigations
Vintage car damage appraisal
Engine and gearbox appraisals
Motor vehicle damage assessment
Motor vehicle appraisal
Motorbike value/ damage appraisal
Trike damage/value appraisal
Truck/motorhome/caravan damage appraisals
Special vehicles/tractors damage and value appraisals
01. strategic
02. Professionel
04. insured
03. competent
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Feedback
Memminger Feine Cabrios - 1302-Cabrio expert opinion
We have never had such a detailed and well-prepared appraisal in our hands and will show this to our prospective buyers and customers. As a thank you and appreciation, we will send you documentation on the Beetle. You can be sure that we will recommend you to others.
Marcus Görig - RM Sotheby's
A really great expert opinion. I like the comparison pictures. Really strong!
K. Meier - 300 SL expert opinion
And many thanks again for the perfect SL 300 appraisals
Anja Kliese
The absolutely highest quality classic car appraisal I have ever seen came from you! Very detailed and informative.
Hans-Jörg Brockmann
I am enthusiastic about your work. It is nice to see that there are still people who enjoy their work.
Holger Badstuber - Valuation
Thank you very much.
Great work !!!
Contact
Kaldauer height 11-13
51491 Overath, Germany
+49 (0) 2206 95 900
info@kukuk.com














