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Ob Auffahrunfall auf der A73, Kollision mit einem Radfahrer in der Innenstadt oder Parkschaden in Bruck – der Sachverständige kommt zu Ihnen nach Erlangen.

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Car damage assessment in Erlangen

Direct Answer · §249 BGB · BVSK

Competent court: Landgericht Nürnberg-Fürth. Bar association: Rechtsanwaltskammer Nürnberg. Postcode area: 91 (approx. 115 Tsd. residents, state of Bayern). In legal disputes with insurers, our partner law firm for traffic law typically files at Landgericht Nürnberg-Fürth — the chambers know the cases. Fee range per BVSK: 600–2.300 € (scales with claim amount).

On-site throughout Erlangen

We assess damage in all 5 city districts in Erlangen

Innenstadt

Altstadt · Markgrafenstadt · Rathausplatz · Burgberg

Süd

Bruck · Eltersdorf · Frauenaurach · Tennenlohe

West

Büchenbach · Alterlangen · Steudach

Ost

Sieglitzhof · Röthelheim

Nord

Dechsendorf · Sieglitzhof-Nord

Erlangen liegt an der Regnitz zwischen Nürnberg und Bamberg; die A73 durchquert das Stadtgebiet, die A3 führt südlich am Kreuz Tennenlohe vorbei.

Official figures

Traffic and accidents in Erlangen

The accident atlas published by Germany's federal and state statistical offices records every road traffic accident involving personal injury, down to the exact location. For Erlangen, the following clusters emerge over 2021–2025:

  • Goethestraße (Markgrafenstadt)

    2021–2025 wurden hier 24 Unfälle mit Personenschaden erfasst.

  • Frauenauracher Straße (Industriehafen)

    2021–2025 wurden hier 19 Unfälle mit Personenschaden erfasst, einer davon mit Schwerverletzten.

  • Nürnberger Straße (Rathausplatz)

    2021–2025 wurden hier 17 Unfälle mit Personenschaden erfasst.

Each location covers an area of roughly 100 metres. The figures do not identify causes — a busy main road records more accidents than a side street.

How much traffic passes through

Germany's Federal Highway Research Institute continuously measures traffic on motorways and federal roads. These counting stations are closest to Erlangen (annual figures for 2024):

  • A73 · Counting station AS Erlangen-Nord, 1.4 km away

    79,941 Fahrzeuge pro Tag.

  • A3 · Counting station AK Fürth/Erlangen (O), 5.5 km away

    87,906 Fahrzeuge pro Tag, darunter 16,908 Lkw und Busse (19 %).

Source: BASt permanent counting stations — Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (BASt), Automatische Dauerzählstellen

Official figures

Registered vehicles in Erlangen

56,360 passenger cars are registered in Erlangen, 6,776 of them to commercial owners. In addition there are 2,929 trucks and 5,451 motorcycles. That is 490 cars per 1,000 inhabitants.

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My Money (estimated)

Repair
4.820 €
Diminished value
850 €
Rental car (8 days)
480 €
Total
6.150 €
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We know what it's like to face an insurance company after an accident. That's exactly why we founded Claimondo.

Aaron Sprafke (Managing Director & COO) and Nicolas Kitta (Managing Director & CEO) — the founders of Claimondo at the Cologne office

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Managing Director, CEO & Co-Founder

Nicolas leads Claimondo and is the point of contact for insurance partnerships and strategic law firm collaborations. His drive: making claim settlement in Germany transparent and on equal terms — no insurer boilerplate, no reduction tactics.

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Aaron Sprafke

Managing Director, COO & Co-Founder

Aaron oversees Operations, Product, and the tech platform at Claimondo. With a background in sales and account management at nextright and AdvoScale, he knows exactly where the leverage lies between customer promise and actual payout. Aaron is the interface between expert appraisers, lawyers, and our software.

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Frequently asked questions — car appraiser in Erlangen

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What does a car appraiser cost in Erlangen?

In a no-fault accident in Erlangen with damage over 750 €, you pay 0 €. The opposing third-party insurer covers all costs under §249 BGB. Fees based on the BVSK-Honorartabelle in Erlangen range between 600–2.300 €.

Where do I find an independent car appraiser in Erlangen?

Claimondo refers you in Erlangen to certified partner appraisers with local expertise. You report the damage online (5 min, no registration) — we match you with the nearest available appraiser from the partner network. On-site appointment in under 48 hours. Available in Erlangen (postcode 91) and the surrounding region of Bayern.

Which court is responsible for disputes in Erlangen?

For claim settlement disputes in Erlangen, the Amtsgericht Erlangen has first-instance jurisdiction up to a claim value of 5,000 €; above that, the Landgericht Nürnberg-Fürth (§ 23 no. 1 and § 71 (1) GVG). Most reduction disputes — cut appraisal fees, UPE surcharges, diminished value, loss of use — fall below this threshold and are therefore heard before the local court. If an insurer makes unlawful reductions or takes legal action against an assessment, our partner law firm for traffic law files at whichever court has jurisdiction. If successful, the opposing party bears legal and court costs. You pay 0 € (under §249 BGB, subject to acknowledgement by the opposing third-party insurer).

Can I choose the assessor myself?

Yes. As the non-at-fault party you appoint the assessor — not the other side's insurer. You are not obliged to accept their offer to send their own inspector: an assessor instructed by the opposing insurer does not act in your interest.

Is a repair shop's cost estimate enough?

Below roughly €750 in damage, yes — that is the minor-damage threshold. Above it, no: a cost estimate quantifies the repair alone. Diminished value, loss of use, replacement and residual value are missing from it, and those items account for a substantial share of the compensation.

What happens if the insurer reduces the assessment?

Insurers such as HUK, LVM, and AXA typically reduce UPE surcharges, delivery costs, and diminished value through audit services (ControlExpert, K-Expert, DEKRA). However, the BGH supports injured parties in the landmark rulings VI ZR 65/18, VI ZR 174/24, and VI ZR 38/22 ff. Our partner law firm recovers the full reductions.

What is a Sicherungsabtretung — and is it safe?

With the Sicherungsabtretung (security assignment) under §398 BGB, the injured party transfers the claim against the opposing insurer — up to the amount of the appraiser's fee — to the appraiser. You sign once; the appraiser then invoices the insurer directly. You pay nothing upfront. This is the industry standard.

How much diminished value can I claim after an accident?

The measurable diminished value (merkantile Wertminderung) according to the Sanden/Danner formula ranges between 500 € and 2,500 €. Rule of thumb: year 1: 25 %, year 2: 20 %, year 3: 15 %, year 4: 10 % of repair costs. No fixed age limit according to BGH VI ZR 357/03.

Am I entitled to a rental car after the accident?

After a non-at-fault accident, yes — under § 249 BGB the opposing liability insurer covers a rental car of comparable class for the duration of the repair or replacement. Alternatively it pays loss-of-use compensation in cash, graded by vehicle group and days off the road. If you drive little, the cash option is often the better deal.

Can I choose my own repair shop?

Yes, free choice of repair shop remains yours. The opposing insurer may not refer you to a partner workshop if you want the repair carried out at a brand-authorised specialist — this applies in particular to newer vehicles or those with a full service history.

What does the 130% rule mean in a total-loss case?

The 130% rule (BGH VI ZR 67/91) allows repair costs of up to 130 % of the replacement value — provided the vehicle is professionally repaired in accordance with the assessment and is used for at least 6 months after.

Ich wurde als Radfahrer angefahren. Lohnt ein Gutachten?

Ja. Erlangen hat einen hohen Radverkehrsanteil, und der Sachverständige beziffert Rahmen, Anbauteile, Kleidung und Helm – Positionen, die eine Werkstattrechnung nicht abbildet.

Warum ist die A73 mitten durch Erlangen eine so anspruchsvolle Strecke?

Die A73 heißt auf den Stadtgebieten von Nürnberg, Fürth und Erlangen Frankenschnellweg und durchquert Erlangen, statt es zu umfahren. Am Kreuz Fürth/Erlangen trifft sie auf die A3. Die Anschlussstellen folgen dicht aufeinander, sodass Fahrzeuge, die auffahren, und solche, die schon zur nächsten Abfahrt hinüberwechseln, sich auf kurzer Strecke kreuzen. Verschärft wird das, wenn auf A3, A6 oder A9 etwas passiert: Dann weichen viele Fahrer über die A73 aus, und die Belastung steigt schlagartig. Typisch sind seitliche Kollisionen beim Fahrstreifenwechsel. Trifft es dabei die hintere Seitenwand, ist das kein Anbauteil wie eine Tür, sondern ein mit der Karosserie verschweißtes Bauteil – es wird getrennt und neu eingeschweißt, was Aufwand und Vorgaben des Herstellers nach sich zieht.

Was ist bei Parkhausschäden rund um Erlangens Kliniken und Bürostandorte typisch?

Erlangen zieht als Standort von Universität, Klinikum und Technologieunternehmen täglich Zehntausende von außerhalb an. Weil oberirdischer Raum in der Innenstadt, in Röthelheim und rund um die Kliniken knapp ist, endet ein großer Teil dieser Fahrten in Parkhäusern und Tiefgaragen. Deren Rampen und Stellplätze stammen oft aus einer Zeit mit deutlich schmaleren Fahrzeugen. Entsprechend häufig sind Anstöße an Stützen, Wangen und Rampenkanten. Der Schaden wirkt harmlos, weil er meist nur Kunststoffteile betrifft – doch Stoßfängerverkleidungen lassen sich nur innerhalb enger Grenzen instand setzen. Ist das Material gedehnt, gerissen oder auf der Rückseite gebrochen, hält eine Reparaturstelle die Halterungen nicht mehr sicher, und die eingebauten Abstandssensoren sitzen nicht mehr im vorgesehenen Winkel.

Welche Rolle spielen Poller und Sperren in der Erlanger Altstadt?

Die Altstadt und die Markgrafenstadt in Erlangen sind nach einem barocken Raster angelegt: gerade, aber schmale Straßenzüge, dichte Bebauung bis an die Fahrbahn und viele Einbahnstraßen. Um Fußgängerbereiche und Hofdurchfahrten zu schützen, stehen dort Poller, Absperrpfosten und Fahrradbügel dicht am Fahrweg – Hindernisse, die niedriger sind als die Motorhaube und deshalb im toten Winkel des Fahrers verschwinden. Beim Rangieren trifft es dann den seitlichen Schweller oder die Unterbodenverkleidung. Für die Bewertung ist entscheidend, ob es sich um einen festen oder einen umlegbaren Poller handelte: Ein starrer Pfosten leitet die gesamte Kraft in die Karosserie und kann den Schweller eindrücken, der bei modernen Fahrzeugen zur tragenden Struktur gehört und Hochvoltleitungen oder Batteriekanten schützen kann.

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