RDW-approved APK station

Chinese car APK (MOT) in Rotterdam: € 50

APK and servicing for your Leapmotor, Xpeng, Zeekr or Jaecoo, and for other Chinese makes such as BYD, MG, Lynk & Co and Polestar. We only carry out a repair once you have approved it. Our team speaks English.

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The short answer

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK for your car from a Chinese make costs € 50, whether it is electric, a hybrid or petrol. The price includes VAT, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW.

If you combine the APK with a major service, the APK is free. You bring your Chinese car in Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am and we call you when it is ready. If a repair is needed, we tell you the cost first.

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Why have your Chinese car inspected at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?

We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. Our qualified inspectors check your Chinese car against the legal APK requirements. You know the cost of the inspection in advance.

More and more people in the Netherlands drive a car from a Chinese make. Many of these makes still have few workshops of their own. That is why we also service these cars according to the manufacturer’s schedule. Most of them are not yet four years old and do not need an APK yet.

Do you drive a Lynk & Co, MG, BYD or Polestar? Then read our page about that make.

APK-keuring van een Chinese auto in Rotterdam bij Autobedrijf Willemsbrug

Since 1979

Family business in Rotterdam

All models

Leapmotor, Xpeng, Zeekr

€ 50

Free APK with a major service

Chinese car makes in the Netherlands

These makes come from China or are Chinese-owned. According to RDW open data, many of them are on the road in the Netherlands. We can do the APK and the servicing on all of them.

Make Number in the Netherlands What we check
Lynk & Co 38,142 See the page about Lynk & Co.
MG 35,228 See the page about MG.
BYD 18,712 See the page about BYD.
Polestar 17,453 See the page about Polestar.
Leapmotor 5,131 Electric or with a range extender: tyres and brakes.
Xpeng 4,313 Electric: no emissions test, but we do check the tyres and brakes.
Zeekr 4,286 Electric: no emissions test, but we do check the tyres and brakes.
Jaecoo 3,251 Petrol or plug-in hybrid: the emissions test and the brakes.

Source: RDW Open Data, registered passenger cars (vans with a grey number plate are not counted), retrieved in October 2026. Is your model not listed? You are still welcome to bring it to us.

What do we check during the APK for your Chinese car?

The APK is the same legal inspection for every make: brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, seat belts, emissions and registration. On cars from Chinese makes, there are a few points we look at with extra care, or that you as the owner can keep an eye on:

  • First APK: an electric car, a hybrid or a petrol car needs its first APK when it is four years old. After that it needs one at six and at eight years, and every year from then on.
  • Brakes: electric cars and hybrids mainly use the electric motor to brake. Because of this, the brake discs get little use and can rust. During a service we clean and check the brakes.
  • Tyres: electric cars are heavy and accelerate quickly. Because of this, the tyres wear faster. Check the tread yourself regularly.
  • Leapmotor: this make has a partnership with Stellantis, the group behind Peugeot, Opel and Fiat, among others. According to Stellantis, servicing in Europe runs through its own dealers. You are also welcome to come to us for the APK and servicing.
  • Plug-in hybrid and range extender: if your car also has a petrol engine, we measure the exhaust emissions during the APK. The APK still costs € 50.
Uitleesapparatuur bij de APK-keuring van een Chinese auto
  • APK for Chinese car makes
  • RDW-approved APK station
  • Even with no dealer nearby
  • Free APK with a major service

You bring your Chinese car in and we call you when it is ready

Book the APK for your Chinese car in good time

Servicing your Chinese car with us

We service your car according to the manufacturer’s schedule. On an electric car, this mainly covers the brakes, brake fluid, tyres, suspension, cabin filter (the filter for the air inside the car) and battery cooling. On a petrol car or a (plug-in) hybrid, it also includes an oil change.

  • Following the manufacturer’s schedule: we use your registration number to look up which service your car needs, and we use parts and fluids that suit your car.
  • Manufacturer’s warranty: having your car serviced by an independent garage does not automatically end your manufacturer’s warranty, as long as the work follows the manufacturer’s schedule and uses suitable parts. We record the service in our system and you get an invoice listing all the work. Keep it in a safe place.
  • Free APK with a major service: if you have the APK done at the same time as a major service, you pay nothing for the inspection.
  • Price in advance: call +31 10 479 00 00 and give us your registration number. We will tell you straight away what the service costs.

Read more about servicing your Chinese car, car servicing for all makes and the major service (in Dutch).

Electric, hybrid and the APK

During the APK we inspect the brakes, tyres, suspension, steering, lights, seat belts and registration. We do not inspect the condition of the battery during the APK. An electric car does not get an emissions test. On a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or a car with a range extender, the petrol engine does get an emissions test.

Our mechanics hold a GMTO certificate (the Dutch qualification for working on high-voltage systems). This means they can work safely on hybrid and electric cars. Read more about servicing hybrid and electric cars (in Dutch).

How much does the APK for your Chinese car cost?

Electric, hybrid or petrol € 50
Van (grey number plate, up to 3,500 kg) € 125. Read more about the APK for a van.
APK with a major service free
Not included repairs, parts and servicing. We discuss these with you first.

All prices include VAT, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW. You can pay by debit card or cash. You can find your APK expiry date with your registration number in the RDW Kentekencheck.

Frequently asked questions about the APK for your Chinese car

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Can I bring my Leapmotor, Xpeng or Zeekr to you?

Yes. We inspect and service cars of all makes, including new Chinese makes. We work according to the manufacturer’s schedule and tell you the cost in advance.

My car is only two years old. Does it need an APK yet?

No. An electric car, a hybrid or a petrol car needs its first APK when it is four years old. You are welcome to come to us for servicing already.

Will I lose my warranty if you service my car?

No. Having your car serviced by an independent garage does not automatically end the manufacturer’s warranty, as long as the work follows the manufacturer’s schedule and uses suitable parts. Keep the invoice for every service.

How much does an APK for my Chinese car cost?

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK for a car from a Chinese make costs € 50, whether it is electric, a hybrid or petrol. A van with a grey number plate up to 3,500 kg costs € 125. With a major service, the APK is free. All prices include VAT, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW.

Do I need to wait during the APK for my Chinese car?

No. You bring your car in Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am and we call you when it is ready. The inspection itself usually takes 45 minutes to an hour. On Saturdays we are open for servicing and repairs, but not for the APK.

What happens if my Chinese car fails the APK?

We call you first. We tell you what the problem is, what the repair costs and whether there are any extra inspection costs. Once you approve, we repair the fault, inspect the car again and register the APK result with the RDW. If your Chinese car failed its APK somewhere else, we carry out a new APK at our normal rate after the repair.

Where are you based and where do your customers come from?

Our workshop is at Boterdiep 11 in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, close to Stadion Feijenoord (De Kuip). Our customers come from all over Rotterdam, including Centrum, Kralingen-Crooswijk, Hillegersberg-Schiebroek, Delfshaven and IJsselmonde, and from Barendrecht, Ridderkerk, Schiedam, Capelle aan den IJssel and Delft. You can park for free in front of the garage if there is space.

What our customers say about our service

4.8 / 5 from 235 reviews.

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