Repair Manual for Motor Caravans and Caravans

The repair manual for motor caravans and caravans, is an important source for qualified experts, insurance companies and vehicle repair shops.

The ``Repair Manual for Caravans and motor caravans`` supports the preparation of damage appraisals as well as the determination and elimination of various damage patterns.
Car workshops will benefit from the written and pictorial descriptions of repair techniques on the body, information on electrical installation, the LPG system and the specified times for the duration of the work. For experts and insurance companies, the comprehensive cost breakdowns on spare parts prices and labor costs as well as the diagrams on connection types and edge trim systems are particularly relevant. Particularly informative is the detailed examination of individual cases of damage, which require a different assessment and damage assessment due to completely different materials than in the passenger car sector. The repair manual is independent of manufacturer and type and is kept up to date by an expert committee of the CIVD, which also includes the Allianz Center for Technology (AZT), the German Caravanning Trade Association (DCHV) and DEKRA.

The repair manual, which was previously delivered on CD, was moved to an online platform in 2022. While the technical infrastructure will be provided by DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, the CIVD will continue to be responsible for the content of the repair manual and for managing subscribers. By moving to the online platform, users can now access the content from anywhere at any time, provided they have Internet access.

The repair manual is only available in German.

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