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Your workshop in the North — all makes

Clear work.
Straight answers.

Car and truck workshop with its own certified appraisal office. Car, truck, motorhome or classic — we repair what's broken, measure what matters, and tell you the cost before we start.

53.917° N · 9.883° E Master workshop · Since 1948 From cars to 50-tonne trucks
Roadworthiness tests (HU/AU) with GTÜDEKRA partner workshopMember of the motor trade guildIHK-certified appraisers
Services

Three trades.
One standard.

Car, commercial vehicle or appraisal — everything here runs over the same workbench: diagnose precisely, quote honestly, execute properly. Brand-independent, all makes welcome.

KFZ

Cars — repair & maintenance

From scheduled servicing to fault-finding that's right the first time.

  • Roadworthiness test (HU/AU) — GTÜ on site
  • Inspection & scheduled servicing
  • Brakes, suspension & wheel alignment
  • Diagnostics & vehicle electrics
  • A/C service with up-to-date equipment
LKW

Trucks & commercial vehicles

Downtime is money. We schedule maintenance so your fleet keeps moving.

  • Maintenance & repair up to 50 t
  • Safety inspection (SP) in-house & HU prep
  • Brake service & air systems
  • Two service pits — 12 and 35 metres
  • Fleet service — talk to us
More on our truck workshop
GUTACHTEN

Appraisals & valuation

Certified vehicle appraisers. Independent, court-proof, written in plain language.

  • Accident & damage reports
  • Valuations & classic-car appraisals
  • Evidence preservation
  • Pre-purchase used-car checks
  • Short-form reports within 48 hours
SPECIAL

Motorhomes & classic Mercedes

Two things not every workshop will touch: motorhomes built to truck dimensions — no space problem here — and classic Mercedes, from the Stroke-8 to the W124. Both get a lift, a pit and people who still know their way around them.

  • Motorhomes — service, repair & test prep
  • Classic Mercedes — maintenance, mechanicals & parts sourcing
  • Valuations & condition reports for classics
Appraisal office

When in doubt:
measure.

After an accident, it's not who argues loudest — it's who documents best. Our appraisers produce reports that hold up with insurers and in court, and that you can understand without a law degree.

  • We work for you, not for the insurer. If the accident wasn't your fault, the other party's insurance usually covers the appraisal cost.
  • Complete damage documentation, calculated with recognised industry systems, including diminished value and loss of use.
  • Inspection within 24 hours, on site at your location if needed. Short-form reports within 48 hours.
  • Dipl. Ing. Friedrich Kuchel — owner and IHK-certified vehicle appraiser. Here, appraisals are the boss’s business.
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Classic car on the lift in our workshop
Classic-car appraisal — inspection on lift 2
How we work

One job,
four steps.

The North-German way: few words, clear order. You know at every point what's happening and what it costs.

Intake

You describe, we listen. First assessment right at the vehicle.

Diagnosis

Findings with a cost estimate — in writing, before a single wrench is lifted.

Approval

No line item without your yes. A fixed price stays fixed.

Handover

Explained and test-driven. Old parts in the boot on request.

Close-up of an engine belt drive
Finding · belt drive Worn tensioner pulley, cracked ribbed belt — a typical finding at 120,000 km. Exactly the kind of thing we catch during an inspection, before it leaves you stranded. Auxiliary drives are part of every check we do.
1948 Master workshop since
4 Vehicle lifts
35 m Longest service pit
400+ Reports delivered
40+ Apprenticeships completed
FAQ

Quick answers.

Do I need an appointment?

Not necessarily: Mon–Thu until 4 pm we take vehicles in without an appointment. For trucks, please call ahead — then the right service pit is ready for you.

Do you do the roadworthiness test (HU/AU) on site?

Yes. HU and emissions tests run in cooperation with GTÜ directly on our premises — no extra trip to a test centre.

What does an accident damage report cost?

If the accident wasn't your fault, the other party's insurance usually covers the cost. We clarify who pays before we start — just give us a call.

Which vehicles and makes do you take?

All makes, brand-independent — from cars and motorhomes up to 50-tonne semi trucks. Classics, especially vintage Mercedes, are in good hands here too.

How fast can I get an appraisal?

Inspection within 24 hours, at your location if needed. Short-form reports are delivered within 48 hours.

How can I pay?

Cash, EC card (girocard), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Contact

Stop by.

You'll find us at Hunenkamp 24 in Bad Bramstedt. We answer enquiries within one working day — usually faster.

Write us an email
Address
Dipl. Ing. F. Kuchel GmbH
Hunenkamp 24, 24576 Bad Bramstedt
Phone
04192 1463
Email
info@fkuchel.de
Hours
Mon–Thu 07:30–16:45 · Fri 07:30–13:45 · Sat by appointment Walk-in intake: Mon–Thu until 4 pm
Getting here

How to find us.

Hunenkamp 24 in Bad Bramstedt — a few minutes from the A7 exit Bad Bramstedt.

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