In Germany the vast majority of cars on the road are well looked after and relatively new - at least that was the persistent impression I got during my time the

In Germany the vast majority of cars on the road are well looked after and relatively new - at least that was the persistent impression I got during my time there. In the US the average car age seems much older and they are less well maintained on average - the inspection is a breeze in comparison. So in Germany the overall amount of pollution is lower to start with so exemptions for older cars is a less objectionable and more clear cut. Comparatively. That's my thoughts on it anyway :-) I had a 1974 TR6 with an H kennzeichen! It was an adventure owning that car in Germany.