Prices at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug: APK (MOT), air conditioning, second opinion and more

This page lists all the prices we publish in advance at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, as of November 2026. All amounts include VAT. For work without a fixed amount, this page explains how you can find out the cost in advance.

By the team at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug, RDW-approved APK (MOT) test station since 1979 · Updated 8 November 2026

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The short answer

At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, the APK (MOT), the compulsory Dutch roadworthiness test, costs € 50 for a petrol car, petrol hybrid or electric car, € 60 for a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF and € 125 for a van registered as a commercial vehicle. The APK for a motorhome up to 3,500 kg costs € 100 to € 125, the air conditioning service starts at € 120 (R134a) or € 180 (R1234yf) and a second opinion costs € 145, including up to one hour of investigation. We do not quote an hourly rate. We tell you one price in advance based on your registration number, and we only do extra work with your approval.

What do the services at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug cost?

The table shows the price of each service and what it includes. These are our prices as of November 2026, including VAT. Where there is no amount, we tell you the price in advance based on your registration number.

Two Dutch terms first. The APK (Algemene Periodieke Keuring) is the compulsory periodic roadworthiness test in the Netherlands, comparable to the MOT in the United Kingdom. The RDW is the Dutch vehicle authority. It keeps the vehicle register and approves garages that may carry out the APK. We are an RDW-approved APK station.

Service Price What is included Read more
APK for a petrol car, petrol hybrid or electric car € 50 The test, the inspection report, registering the result with the RDW and VAT APK (MOT) in Rotterdam
APK for a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF (diesel particulate filter) € 60 The same as above, plus the compulsory particle counter test APK (MOT) in Rotterdam
APK for an LPG car or another diesel We tell you the price in advance The test, the inspection report and registering the result with the RDW APK (MOT) in Rotterdam
APK for a van with a commercial vehicle registration (often called a grey plate), up to 3,500 kg € 125 The test, the test report, registering the result with the RDW and VAT Van APK
APK for a motorhome up to 3,500 kg € 100 to € 125 The amount depends on the type and the weight. Includes registering the result with the RDW and VAT. We do not test motorhomes heavier than 3,500 kg. Motorhome APK
APK with a major service Free, except for a Tesla Applies to cars and vans, not to motorhomes Major service and APK together
Air conditioning service R134a (most cars up to about 2017) from € 120 Recovering the refrigerant, putting the system under vacuum, checking it for leaks and refilling it to the manufacturer’s specification Air conditioning service
Air conditioning service R1234yf (most cars from about 2017) from € 180 The same as above, with the refrigerant R1234yf Air conditioning service
Second opinion on a quote or diagnosis € 145 Up to one hour of investigation, with fault code reading and measurements where needed, and our advice. We do not deduct this amount from a repair. Second opinion
Wet timing belt (belt-in-oil) 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech € 995, € 1,095 or € 1,250, depending on model and engine Labour, timing belt kit, gaskets, engine oil, oil filter and cleaning the oil strainer. The water pump is not included. Wet timing belt
Service, minor or major You get a quote in advance The work in the manufacturer’s schedule for your car Car service
Repair You get a quote in advance We only carry out repairs after your approval Car repair
Reading fault codes Reading fault codes costs a fixed amount. Call us and we will tell you the amount in advance. Reading the fault codes. We do not deduct this amount from a repair. Engine warning light
Winter check, also for hybrid and electric cars We tell you the cost in advance based on your registration number Including the battery, tyres, wipers, lights, coolant, brakes (visual check) and ventilation Getting your car ready for winter

Prices at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug as of November 2026, including VAT.

These are the only prices we publish. If you see a different amount for our garage somewhere else, call +31 10 479 00 00. We will then tell you the current amount.

How can you find out in advance what work on your car will cost?

You call us with your registration number (the number on your number plate) and we look up what your car needs. We do not quote an hourly rate. We tell you one price in advance based on your registration number, and we only do extra work with your approval.

This is how it works in practice:

  1. Call with your registration number: call +31 10 479 00 00 or walk in. With the registration number we look up your engine, version and the manufacturer’s service schedule.
  2. One price in advance: we tell you what the work costs, including parts, labour and VAT.
  3. Diagnosis first if there is a fault: if the cause is not yet known, we find it first. After that, we tell you what the repair costs.
  4. Your approval: we only start once you have approved the work.
  5. Something else found? Then we call you first. We only do extra work with your approval.
  6. Collecting and paying: we call you when the car is ready. You pay when you collect it.

You get a warranty on our repairs. With the quote we tell you which warranty applies. What you can expect from a garage in the Netherlands on quotes, extra work and complaints is explained in our guide to your rights at a Dutch garage.

Why is there no amount for a service or repair?

Because costs vary a lot from car to car, we do not publish an amount for a service or repair on our website. You do get a quote in advance for your own car.

For a service, the manufacturer’s schedule decides what needs to be done. A small petrol city car needs different work from an SUV with an automatic gearbox or a hybrid. The mileage also plays a part. One service only includes oil and filters. The next may also include spark plugs, brake fluid or a timing belt.

One amount on the website would be too high for one car and too low for another. That is why we ask for your registration number. Read more about what happens during a minor or major car service. For larger repairs, our cost guides explain what determines the price: brake replacement, timing belt replacement and clutch replacement.

What is included in the APK price, and what is not?

Our APK price includes the test itself, the inspection report, registering the result with the RDW and VAT. Repairs, parts and servicing are not included.

  • Registering the result with the RDW: when the car passes, the inspector registers the APK with the RDW. The cost of this is included in our price.
  • Particle counter test for a diesel: since 1 January 2023, the particle counter test has been a compulsory part of the APK for diesels with a factory-fitted DPF. For a diesel with a factory-fitted DPF, this test is included in the price of € 60.
  • A failed APK: if we repair the items that failed, we will also arrange the retest. We will tell you the cost of the repairs and the retest in advance. Read more about what to do when your car fails the APK.
  • Free with a major service: if you have a major service done with us, the APK is free, except for a Tesla. This applies to cars and vans, not to motorhomes.

According to the ANWB, the Dutch motoring association, garages compete on the price of the APK. Some garages charge extra for the soot measurement, the four-gas emissions test or registering the result. So ask every garage what is included in its APK price.

We carry out the APK Monday to Friday. You can book an APK appointment online.

How can you pay?

You pay by debit card or cash. We do not accept credit cards.

  • Private customers: you pay when you collect the car, by debit card or cash.
  • Business customers, including on a first visit: you get an invoice in your company name, with VAT shown separately and with the registration number and mileage.
  • Paying on invoice: this is only possible for regular business customers we have worked with for some time, and by arrangement.

Do you drive a lease car? Ask your lease company first whether you may choose your own garage. If you may, you are welcome. If the car belongs to you or your company, you choose your own garage.

What do we not do?

We would rather tell you in advance what we do not do than have you make a wasted trip. The following is not part of our services or prices:

  • We do not quote an hourly rate or starting prices for a car service.
  • We do not give discounts and have no contracts with lease companies.
  • We do not carry out the APK on Saturdays. On Saturday from 9.00 to 15.00 you are welcome for other work.
  • We do not test motorhomes heavier than 3,500 kg.
  • We do not clean, replace or remove DPFs.
  • We do not carry out pre-purchase inspections. If you have recently bought a car, we can check it for you, with the price in advance.
  • We do not do bodywork or paintwork.
  • We have no pick-up and delivery service and no courtesy car. You can use a loan bike for free, as long as one is available.
  • We do not accept credit cards.

Do you have a question about a job that is not listed here? Call +31 10 479 00 00 or see our contact page for the address and opening hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?

We do not quote an hourly rate. We tell you one price in advance based on your registration number, and we only do extra work with your approval. This way you know where you stand before the job starts.

Is the APK free if I have a major service done?

Yes. With a major service, the APK is free for cars and vans, except for a Tesla. This does not apply to motorhomes.

What does a retest cost after a failed APK?

If we repair the items that failed, we will also arrange the retest. We will tell you the cost of the repairs and the retest in advance. The amount depends on what needs to be repaired.

Is the cost of the second opinion deducted from the repair?

No. The second opinion costs € 145, including up to one hour of investigation. You pay for the investigation and the advice. If you then have the repair done with us, we tell you in advance what the repair costs.

What does it cost to read a fault code?

Reading fault codes costs a fixed amount. Call us and we will tell you the amount in advance. We do not deduct this amount from a repair. For a warning light or a strange noise you can walk in without an appointment Monday to Friday. We will then see whether we can look at it straight away.

Can I pay by credit card?

No. You pay by debit card or cash. Regular business customers can pay on invoice by arrangement.

Do the prices include VAT?

Yes. All amounts on this page include VAT. Business customers get an invoice with VAT shown separately.

What does the APK for an LPG car cost?

For an LPG car or a diesel without a factory-fitted DPF, we tell you the price in advance. Call +31 10 479 00 00 with your registration number.

Would you like to know what it costs for your car?

Call +31 10 479 00 00 with your registration number and we will tell you one price in advance. For the APK you can also book an appointment online.

You will find us at Boterdiep 11 in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, close to Stadion Feijenoord (De Kuip). We work by appointment. For a quick question or check you can walk in without an appointment.

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