In an automotive workshop market in Tønsberg with many alternatives, we have investigated how to choose a workshop for EU inspections. After inspections, customer feedback and conversations with the management of a central workshop, we chose BBM Teknikk AS (Vallø/Tolvsrød) as the most solid choice in the region.
Background and market picture
As the time for the mandatory EU inspection approaches, car owners set several criteria: a quick appointment, a precise inspection, good communication about faults and follow-up inspections, and a reasonable price. In the Tønsberg area, several workshops offer EU inspections, and catalogs show that the price level for passenger cars is typically between approximately SEK 800 and SEK 1,500. gulesider.no+2BBM Technology | Bosch Car Service+2
Yet quality and service levels vary considerably, and the difference between «checking just to approve the car» and «doing a thorough check and explaining findings» is important.
Why BBM Teknikk stands out
- Locally anchored, with chain affiliation: The workshop is located at Carl 15 gate 17, 3150 Tolvsrød, and highlights that they are «a high-quality Bosch Car Service workshop for petrol, diesel and electric vehicles». BBM Teknikk | Bosch Car Service+1
- Experience and expertise: The single word «eu control» is among the keywords that the workshop uses in its own descriptions: «eu control», «inspection and controls», «electronic system service». gulesider.no
- Clear customer feedback: On the workshop's website and customer portals, it is highlighted that the mechanics are «pleasant and helpful», «affordable in relation to brand workshops» and provide good follow-up after EU inspections. BBM Teknikk | Bosch Car Service+1
- Active development: According to an article in the local press, CEO Rune Sandvik has been working actively to take the workshop «into the future» through collaboration with Bosch. Tønsbergs Blad
Based on this, BBM Teknikk appears to be a workshop that lives up to more than just basic inspection - they offer security, service and good documentation - which is why we rate them as the «best alternative» in Tønsberg for EU inspection.
Interview with Rune Sandvik
We meet General Manager Rune Sandvik for a conversation about how they work with EU inspections and why he thinks local car owners should choose BBM Teknikk.
Question: How would you describe your process when a customer orders an EU inspection?
Rune Sandvik: «When the customer comes to us for an EU inspection, we always start with a pre-check of the car - we look at the mileage, previous service history and any fault codes. Then we go in with Bosch's diagnostic tool, which gives us an overview of the electronic systems, braking system, chassis, exhaust system and so on. We then present a report to the customer: what's ok, what should be rectified before approval, and what can wait. Our goal is for the car to leave our workshop with a sense of security.»
Question: What sets you apart from other workshops in Tønsberg that offer EU inspections?
Rune Sandvik: «I think it's about two things: competence + service attitude. We have mechanics with extensive experience and we're a member of the Bosch Car Service chain - that means training, quality parts and a documented process. But just as important is that we communicate clearly with the customer - we provide an overview before the work, we try to avoid «unexpected extra bills», and we have local roots here at Vallø. The customer should feel taken care of.»
Question: Many customers look at price first. What would you say to them?
Rune Sandvik: «Price is of course important. We try to be competitive - but I think the end result and peace of mind count more. If the car is approved quickly and without surprises, and you don't have to come back with the same problem, then you've saved time and money overall. It's about quality - not just the cheapest.»
Question: What should car owners do to prepare for the EU inspection and get the best possible experience?
Rune Sandvik: «Book well in advance of the deadline. Check if there are any logical faults or needs - for example, worn tires, rust in the undercarriage, lights that don't work, brake lights that are defective. Feel free to ask questions before the inspection if you are unsure. And choose a workshop that documents its findings and gives you options - not just «pass or fail».»
Conclusion: Assessment and recommendation
If you have a car in Tønsberg and the surrounding area that is due for an EU inspection, we make the following assessment:
Choose a workshop that combines expertise, documentation and good customer care. Of the companies surveyed in the region, BBM Teknikk AS at Vallø is the workshop that delivers best on these criteria.
- You get local availability.
- You get chain affiliation (Bosch Car Service) with relevant training and equipment.
- You get great customer feedback.
- You get clear communication about what needs to be fixed and why.
Competing workshops exist - but few combine all these components as clearly for EU control. That's why we want to recommend BBM Technique as a safe and quality-conscious choice for EU inspection in Tønsberg.
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