What does Concours Judging really mean? Find out how classic vehicles are judged at Pebble Beach and Villa d'Este - and why originality, authenticity and technical precision are crucial.
Cold Case SSK - How we unmasked a supposed Mercedes-Benz SSK and set new standards
What sounds like an exciting criminal case was one of the most complex vehicle investigations in the history of our engineering office - and the beginning of a new era in the authentication of historic vehicles.
Optical emission spectrometry explained - material analysis in use
Optical emission spectrometry - a look inside the lab. Discover how optical emission spectrometry (OES) enables precise metal analyses - important for determining originality.
HUK-Coburg must accept ratings on comparison portals such as Check24 - A landmark judgement for consumer transparency
The European Court of Justice has ruled: Check24 may publicly rate HUK-Coburg tariffs. Read here what this means for consumers and accident victims.
Oil analysis for classic vehicles: What the engine oil really reveals
Oil analysis for classic vehicles: We use state-of-the-art laboratory technology to detect engine and transmission wear, stress and damage - long before they become visible.
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Vintage car: original or fake?
How do you recognise a forgery in classic cars? Prof Martin Bonnet and Mathe Peter explain how technical authentication works using scientific methods - in a well-founded and comprehensible way.
Calendar 2025 - EVENTS
An annual tradition since 1982: our wall calendar with all the important car events of the year
Prof Dr Bonnet & Mathe Peter: Vintage car original or fake
Vintage car original or fake? Fourier analysis & spark emission spectroscopy explained by example!
Fictitious calculation of damages, judgement of 18.02.2020 - VI ZR 115/19
In this case, the Federal Court of Justice ruled that in a fictitious damage calculation, price increases that occur before the last hearing are generally at the expense of the claimant. The injured party may be referred to a cheaper garage if it offers the same quality standard.
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