Vehicles

Conversion Studies of trucks and passenger cars, type approvals and comprehensive provision of services in automotive matters at the Hellenic Ministry of Transport and Communications and the local Transport Directorates.

We responsibly undertake the processing of documents and the studies preparation (where required) to the Transport Directorate in the right and best time. We also undertake vehicle related to tax issues at each component Tax Office where necessary.

Passenger cars

The «K&VGroup» company undertakes completely the study and processing of the towing licence.

The required supporting documents are:

  • ID photocopy
  • Vehicle registration
  • Validated authorisation
  • Responsible declaration for the construction of the towing vehicle
  • Trailer dimensions

The «K&VGroup» company undertakes the entire study and processing to change the engine of any vehicle.

The required supporting documents are:

  • Application
  • Engineer’s study about the description of the change and calculation of the weight effects on the axles
  • The engineer’s solemn declaration about the correct installation of the new engine
  • Solemn declaration of the garage manager regarding correct installation
  • Licence to operate the installation garage or the garage manager’s licence to practise

The «K&VGroup» company undertakes the entire study and processing of passenger cars conversion cases (convertibles, hearses, etc.).

Trucks

The «K&VGroup» company undertakes the entire study and processing of truck conversion cases (e.g. axle addition-removal).

The required supporting documents are:

  • Application
  • Solemn declaration of the engineer on the correct implementation of the conversion work
  • Solemn declaration of the engineer about the materials used
  • Solemn declaration of the garage manager regarding correct installation
  • Technical description of the conversion
  • Technical memorandum
  • Table of components
  • Durability study of the car frame and the suspension and braking system
  • Diagram of bending moments and shear forces
  • Design of the converted vehicle
  • Printed catalogues – brochure of the adaptation materials
  • Operation licence of the installation garage

The «K&VGroup» company undertakes the entire study of crane trucks. Crane trucks mean trucks carrying a lifting mechanism, according to the provisions of the decision, which also describes the transport work of crane trucks, as well as how lifting mechanisms are installed on general cargo trucks and what information must be indicated on the driver’s licence.

The «K&VGroup» company undertakes the entire study for the installation of hydraulic doors in trucks. The required supporting documents are:

  • Application
  • Engineer’s study (description, installation and fixing method, lifting capability, calculation of resistances, calculation of weight effects on the axles)
  • Solemn declaration of the engineer or the manager of the garage regarding the correct implementation of the conversion work
  • Weighing note
  • Inspection of the vehicle

Under Circular No 1876/55/14.01.2009, an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) must be placed in all trucks and buses by December 31, 2013, in order for the vehicle to pass the MOT test or to be sold.

Members of «K&V Group» company are authorised inspectors of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) of the manufacturing company, KNORR-BREMSE, under the Decision No (online publication number) Β4ΘΞ1-ΟΛΤ and with special inspector registration number KBINS033ABS6. In cooperation with garages that specialise in heavy vehicle brake systems installation, we undertake and ensure the correct installation and inspection of additional anti-lock braking system (ABS) in heavy vehicles of all types and the new registration of the vehicle.