gtä

GTÜ, short for Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung mbH, is a private German organization that provides independent technical inspections, testing, and certification services. It operates nationwide through a network of testing centers and partner workshops. In Germany, safety and environmental checks for motor vehicles, including Hauptuntersuchung (HU) and Abgasuntersuchung (AU), are conducted by several authorized bodies; GTÜ is one of the providers that perform these inspections for private customers, fleets, and businesses.

In addition to vehicle inspections, GTÜ offers product testing, quality assurance, conformity assessment, and professional training for manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. Its testing and certification activities cover automotive components, consumer goods, and industrial equipment, aiming to verify compliance with safety and technical standards and to support risk management.

History and scope: GTÜ originated as an independent technical inspection body in Germany and has grown into a broader testing and certification organization with operations across Germany and selected international markets. It positions itself alongside other major inspection authorities such as TÜV and DEKRA.

Organization: The company is structured as a GmbH and relies on a decentralized network of inspectors and engineers who conduct on-site assessments and audits. GTÜ emphasizes technical competence, reliability, and impartiality in its work and maintains regulatory and industry-recognition statuses that enable it to serve both the public and sector clients.