RDW-approved APK station

Jeep APK (MOT) in Rotterdam: € 50 or € 60

APK and servicing for your Jeep, from the Avenger, Renegade and Compass to the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler. The 4xe plug-in hybrid, the electric Avenger and classic CJs are welcome too. 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 Jeep costs € 50 for petrol, petrol hybrid and electric, and € 60 for a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF, including the particle counter test. The prices include 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 Jeep 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 Jeep inspected at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?

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

Jeep is part of Stellantis, like Fiat, Peugeot and Opel. The Renegade and Compass use Fiat technology, and the Avenger uses Peugeot technology. We know that technology well. We also inspect a Wrangler or Grand Cherokee with a Dutch number plate.

Do you drive a different make? Read more about the APK for all makes.

APK-keuring van een Jeep in Rotterdam bij Autobedrijf Willemsbrug

Since 1979

Family business in Rotterdam

All models

4xe and Wrangler too

€ 50 or € 60

Free APK with a major service

Popular Jeep models in the Netherlands

These are the most common Jeep models in the Netherlands, according to RDW open data. We can do the APK and the servicing on all of them.

Model Number in the Netherlands What we check
Compass 9,864 On the 4xe: the brakes and the emissions test. On 4×4 models: driveshafts and CV boots.
Avenger 7,496 On the 1.2 petrol engine: the wet timing belt. Electric: no emissions test.
Renegade 6,361 On the 1.4 MultiAir: the oil and the turbo. On 4×4 models with an automatic gearbox: how it changes gear.
Wrangler 3,368 Off-roader: chassis, suspension and rust.
Grand Cherokee 2,079 Suspension, brakes and, on a diesel, the DPF.
Cherokee 2,046 Suspension, brakes and, on a diesel, the DPF.
CJ (classic) 753 Classic car: rust on the chassis and floor, brake pipes and the exhaust.
Patriot 692 Brakes, tyres, suspension and lights to APK standards.
Wagoneer 486 Brakes, tyres, suspension and lights to APK standards.

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 Jeep?

The APK is the same legal inspection for every make: brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, seat belts, emissions and the vehicle identification (VIN and number plate). On a Jeep, there are a few points we look at with extra care, or that you as the owner can keep an eye on:

  • 1.4 MultiAir in the Renegade and Compass: according to Carwiki, the 1.4 MultiAir from 2014 up to and including 2018 often had turbo problems and oil dilution. This is when fuel gets into the engine oil. Clean oil that meets the specified standard is important for this engine.
  • Nine-speed automatic gearbox: on a Renegade or Compass with four-wheel drive, the automatic gearbox can sometimes change gear roughly. According to Carwiki, a software update often helps.
  • Avenger with the 1.2 petrol engine: the first versions have the Stellantis 1.2 engine with a wet timing belt. This is a timing belt that runs in the engine oil. The e-Hybrid has a chain. Read more about problems with PureTech engines.
  • 4xe plug-in hybrid and electric: on the Renegade and Compass 4xe and the Wrangler 4xe, the petrol engine gets an emissions test. The electric Avenger does not get an emissions test. These cars mainly use the electric motor to brake, so the brake discs get little use and can rust.
  • Wrangler and classic Jeeps: on a Wrangler or CJ, we pay extra attention to the chassis, the suspension, rust and the brake pipes. On a Jeep imported from America, we also check that all the lights work and are correctly adjusted.
Uitleesapparatuur bij de APK-keuring van een Jeep
  • APK for all Jeep models
  • RDW-approved APK station
  • 4xe and Wrangler too
  • Free APK with a major service

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

Book the APK for your Jeep in good time

Servicing your Jeep with us

We service your Jeep according to the manufacturer’s schedule, with oil that meets the specified standard. On the MultiAir and the 1.2 petrol engine this is extra important. You do not need to go to the dealer for servicing.

  • Following the Jeep 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 Jeep, car servicing for all makes and the major service (in Dutch). You can also read more about flushing the Renegade’s automatic gearbox.

What inspectors note most often on a Jeep at the APK

In 2025, Dutch inspection stations carried out 14,661 APK inspections on Jeep passenger cars. In 53% of those inspections the report shows at least one note: a fail, a repair carried out during the inspection, or an advisory. For all makes together that figure is 51%. These are the five points noted most often on a Jeep:

  1. Wear in a steering or suspension ball joint (1,383 times). Read more about wheel alignment and suspension.
  2. Significant leak of oil or another fluid (1,011 times). Read more about a fluid leak under the car.
  3. Tyre pressure not at the correct value (973 times). Read more about tyre replacement.
  4. Dipped headlights incorrectly aimed (939 times). Read more about car repair.
  5. Tyre tread 1.6 to 2.5 mm (close to the legal limit) (791 times). Read more about tyre replacement.

Most inspected Jeep models in 2025

Model APK inspections With at least one point
Renegade 3,860 41%
Compass 3,524 40%
Cherokee 1,633 73%
Grand Cherokee 1,541 66%

Source: RDW Open Data (inspections and defects recorded by inspection stations, calendar year 2025, passenger cars, light-vehicle APK), processed by Autobedrijf Willemsbrug. The figures show what inspectors record nationwide, not the condition of your car. Tyre pressure, tread depth and lights are things we check during every APK. Do you recognise one of these points on your Jeep? Call +31 10 479 00 00 or book the APK online.

Jeep 4xe and electric Avenger

The Renegade, Compass and Wrangler 4xe and the electric Avenger can all come to us for the APK and servicing. An electric Jeep does not get an emissions test. On a plug-in hybrid, 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.

How much does the APK for your Jeep cost?

Petrol, petrol hybrid or electric € 50
Diesel or diesel hybrid with a factory-fitted DPF € 60, including the compulsory particle counter test
Van (grey number plate) € 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 Jeep

No need to click. All the answers are already open below.

Do you also inspect a Jeep Wrangler or Grand Cherokee?

Yes. We also inspect larger Jeeps with a Dutch number plate. We pay extra attention to the chassis, the suspension and rust. If your Jeep has a grey number plate, the APK for vans applies: € 125, up to 3,500 kg.

My Renegade with an automatic gearbox changes gear roughly. What could it be?

It is often the gearbox software. Rough gear changes are more common on a Renegade or Compass with four-wheel drive. According to Carwiki, a software update usually helps. We first find out what the cause is. We tell you the cost in advance.

Is my Compass 4xe a plug-in hybrid for the APK?

Yes. The Compass 4xe is a plug-in hybrid. The APK costs € 50 and the petrol engine gets an emissions test.

How much does an APK for my Jeep cost?

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, an APK costs € 50 for a petrol Jeep, a petrol hybrid or an electric Jeep, and € 60 for a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF, including the particle counter test. 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 Jeep?

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 Jeep fails the APK?

We call you first. We tell you what the problem is and what the repair costs. If we do the repair, the re-inspection is included. Once you approve, we repair the fault, inspect the car again and register the APK result with the RDW. If your Jeep failed the APK somewhere else, we carry out a new APK after the repair at our normal rate.

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

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