TÜV SÜD’s presence on the WorldWide Web began in 1998: The Group website, tuev-sued.de, launchedsimultaneously with specialised virtual service centres.
Among other things, car ownerswere now able to sign up for general inspections and emissions testing tominimise waiting times. Seminars offered by the TÜV Academy (founded in 1986)could now be reserved online as well.
In a time when many companiesused their websites as an enhanced business card, TÜV SÜD took advantage of theInternet’s interactive possibilities that dominate the digital realm today.