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2016.02.12

Reference response to "Incorporation of the inspection package"”

Read the full consultation response on Incorporation of the inspection package There is broad political support behind the Swedish "Vision Zero" to reduce deaths and injuries in traffic. In general, there is political consensus that clear and strict rules for vehicle traffic are acceptable if they result in high traffic safety, reduced environmental impact and general socio-economic benefit. In recent years […]

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2016.02.04

What do you think about infrequent inspections?

Have your say by answering our survey What do you think of the proposal? Take a stand by answering our survey https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/7E01598C6AF59F97.par Did you know that Sweden is an international pioneer in road safety? We are known for our successful work with the so-called ”Vision Zero”, i.e. that no one should die in traffic. For example, The Economist wrote last […]

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2016.01.27

TÜV-Nord AB is a new member of SWETIC

Active in the field of system certification of quality and environmental management systems and inspections in the pressure vessel area.

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2015.11.11

Don't skimp on safety – cars should be inspected every year

Next week, the Swedish Transport Agency is expected to present its report on how Sweden will implement the EU's vehicle inspection directive. One of the proposals they have investigated is whether you should have your car inspected less often than you do today. Read the full article here.

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2015.11.11

Fewer inspections may increase fatal accidents

With annual inspections, every second car that is eleven years old or older fails. The fact that the Swedish Transport Agency proposes that these cars should only be inspected every other year poses a serious risk to road safety. Download the debate article here Fewer inspections can increase fatal accidents

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One thing is certain – Certification develops and ensures

Certification also provides more efficient processes, cost-effectiveness and thus increased competitiveness and profitability. Read the full article here, which was published in Media Planet.

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2015.09.02

Wrong to spread out car inspections

The EU's new car inspection directive was developed to make Europe's roads safer and reduce the risk of accidents. Nevertheless, the Swedish Transport Agency is proposing that Sweden lower the level of ambition for vehicle inspections. You can read the full debate article here http://www.svd.se/fel-att-glesa-ut-besiktning-av-bilar/om/debatt

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2014.12.12

A success story

Vehicle inspection was put out to competition in 2010 when the monopoly was abolished and other players were free to establish themselves in the Swedish market. However, it was not until the Swedish state sold off parts of AB Svensk Bilprovning's operations that competition really took off. Other players started up operations at about the same time and to date there are more than […]

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