What is it?
A Typenschein value helps identify Swiss vehicle type data. AutoTyp uses it to show technical data and supported canton tax estimates.
Where is it found?
The value is usually in field 24 of the Swiss vehicle registration document. The field is labelled Typengenehmigung, Réception par type and Approvazione del tipo.
Why does it matter for AutoTyp?
AutoTyp uses these values to make Swiss type approval data readable and to prepare supported vehicle tax estimates.
Why does it matter for vehicle tax?
Depending on canton and vehicle category, technical values can affect the tax estimate. AutoTyp shows missing or not-applicable values honestly.
Example
1AA101, 1VB752 or 3RA108 are typical values.
Limitations
AutoTyp.ch is not an official government service. Data can be missing, normalized or different by vehicle version.
FAQ
Is AutoTyp data legally binding?
No. AutoTyp uses available Swiss vehicle type data, but it is not an official government service.
Does AutoTyp show owner data?
No. AutoTyp does not provide owner, license plate or VIN lookup.
Can I calculate vehicle tax with it?
For supported cantons, AutoTyp can show a non-binding estimate. The canton invoice remains binding.