English-speaking service · Independent assessors
Car accident in Bavaria? We speak English.
Independent vehicle damage assessors – on your side, not the insurer's.
- If the accident was not your fault, the other party's insurer usually pays for our report
- We come to your vehicle – at home, at work or at the repair shop
- Report usually within 24 to 48 hours, explained to you in English
Dealing with an accident in a foreign country is stressful enough. We are Richter & Lebelt, certified vehicle damage assessors based in Altomünster near Dachau, with branches in Kühbach, Schrobenhausen, Augsburg and Pfaffenhofen. We assess the damage to your car, motorcycle or commercial vehicle and explain every step in English.
Good to know
After an accident in Germany: your rights
German rules differ from many other countries. These are the points our international customers ask about most.
If you were not at fault, you are free to hire an independent assessor. You do not have to accept the expert sent by the other party's insurer.
For accidents that were not your fault, the cost of the report is part of your claim – as long as the damage is above the minor-damage threshold of roughly €750.
Repair costs, loss in value, replacement and residual value: what is not in the report is usually not paid.
Secure the scene, call the police if anyone is injured or the facts are disputed, note the other driver's insurance details and take photos.
Like the documents of German insurers and courts, our reports are in German. We walk you through the results in English.
We are assessors, not lawyers. If you need legal advice, we can put you in touch with a traffic-law firm from our network.
Our services
What we do
Full assessment after a collision, including repair costs according to manufacturer specifications and loss in value. Also for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Scratches, dents and parking damage: a short report with repair costs and photos.
Vehicle valuations, classic car appraisals, lease return checks and pre-purchase inspections of used cars.
Not sure what you need? Call us or send a few photos via WhatsApp – the first consultation by phone is free.
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Where we are
We cover Upper Bavaria and Swabia – including the areas around Munich, Augsburg and Ingolstadt.
Head office Altomünster (Dachau district)
Pfarrer-Gradl-Straße 7b, 85250 Altomünster
Branch Kühbach (near Aichach)
Bergstraße 8, 86556 Kühbach
Branch Schrobenhausen
Am Brunnenfeld 6, 86565 Gachenbach
Branch Augsburg
Schumannstraße 17, 86154 Augsburg
Branch Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm
Hohenwarter Straße 88, 85276 Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7 am – 10 pm, Saturday 7 am – 6 pm. Phone and WhatsApp: +49 8254 9967399, e-mail: info@fahrzeuggutachten-bayern.de
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay for the report?
If the accident was not your fault and the damage is above the minor-damage threshold, the cost of the report is part of your claim and is usually paid by the other party's liability insurer. For valuations and inspections you commission yourself, we tell you the price in advance.
Can you help with a rental or company car?
Yes. Let us know who owns the vehicle – the rental or leasing company may have its own rules, and we take them into account.
How quickly can you come?
Often within one or two days. Call us and we will arrange an appointment wherever your vehicle is.
Is the rest of the website in English?
No, our other pages are in German. Everything you need to get started is on this page – and we are happy to answer any questions by phone, WhatsApp or e-mail in English.