In short: In the Bistrița-Năsăud County, the verification and installation of tachographs is carried out in workshops authorized by the Romanian Automobile Registry, which are present both in the city of Bistrița and in Năsăud, Sângeorz-Băi or in the communes of Rebrișoara, Șintereag and Livezile. The tachograph installed on the vehicle is periodically checked at least once every two years, and vehicles used in international transport must be equipped with a second-generation intelligent tachograph, in accordance with the terms established at European level.
If you need a service for the check of tachographs in Bistrița or Bistrița-Năsăud, you are in the right place. According to the rules of the European Union, All older tachographs must be replaced with second-generation intelligent tachographs.
This regulation involves significant costs for carriers, and failure to meet the changeover deadlines can lead to significant penalties. In this article, we will present you with a few service providers that offer tachograph verification services in Bistrița.
Who must comply with these deadlines and what are the deadlines?
The regulations affect different types of vehicles, both nationally and internationally. Here are some of the deadlines you must comply with:
July 1, 2026 – commercial vehicles between 2.5 and 3.5 tons operating internationally.
December 31, 2024 – vehicles over 3.5 tons carrying goods or people (trucks, buses with 9+1 seats);
August 20, 2025 – the replacement of the first-generation smart tachographs with those of the second generation.
What advantages does the second generation smart tachograph bring?
The second-generation smart tachograph offers a series of improvements, such as GPS connectivity for precise location, automatic data transmission to authorities, advanced security measures against tampering, and compliance with new European regulations.
These functionalities improve driver monitoring, contributing to increased road safety and facilitating remote controls.
Can I download the data from the smart tachograph remotely?
It is important to know that the second-generation smart tachograph is not compatible with all GPS devices. For this reason, in certain situations, you will not be able to download the tachograph's data remotely.
At CargoTrack, we offer GPS devices compatible with the new smart tachographs, so you can easily integrate your fleet. If you need help in this regard, Contact us for customized solutions.
Where can I find a service for tachograph verification in Bistrița?
In Bistrița, there are numerous service providers that offer tachograph verification services. We have created a list of several options available to help you find the most suitable service for your needs.
DANY TURISM SRL
Address: George Cosbuc Street no. 194, NASAUD
Phone: 0263361120
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SERVICE CENTER SRL
Address: CART.SIGMIR STREET, SOARELUI STREET NO. 39, BISTRITA
Phone: 0263239237
ILSO AUTOTEST SRL
Address: LIBERTATII Street no. 47, BISTRITA
Phone: 0747276616
TAHOLIV SERVICE SRL
Address: No. 897 Street, REBRISOARA VILLAGE, REBRISOARA DISTRICT
Phone: 0745900681
TDS INSPECTION COMTRANS SRL
Address: 63/V, BISTRITA, LOCALITATEA VIISOARA STREET
Phone: 0740984161
PLUS PHILADELPHIA CAR SERVICE SRL
Address: 315 Street, SINTEREAG VILLAGE, SINTEREAG COMUNE
Phone: 0758817065
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LARIOFAM PRODCOM SRL
Address: RIDUL SCARISOARA str., FN, SANGEORZ-BAI
Phone: 0746426105
YULYUS TRAVEL SRL
Address: 309K Street, SAT LIVEZILE, COM. LIVEZILE
Phone: 0740282377
Important!
The information in this article, which lists tachograph inspection service centers in Bistrița, was taken from public and official sources, such as RAROM. Our company does not assume responsibility for any of the mentioned services; the purpose of the article is strictly informational.
Equipping the vehicles in your fleet with smart tachographs can be a complex and costly process. We understand the challenges in the transportation industry and strive to provide useful and up-to-date information designed to support carriers in their work.
If you would like to read more articles about the smart tachograph, we invite you to also consult: Smart tachograph 2025 – the impact of the regulation on hauliers.
Frequently asked questions about checking the tachograph in Bistrița-Năsăud
Where can I find an authorized workshop to check the tachograph in Bistrița?
In the municipality of Bistrița, several workshops are authorized by the Romanian Automobile Registry for tachographs, including units on Libertatea Street, in Sigmir neighborhood, and in Viișoara area. Their contact details are listed in this article, and the official and updated list of authorized operators for the Bistrița-Năsăud county can be consulted in the public register of the Romanian Automobile Registry.
Are there tachograph workshops in the Bistrița-Năsăud County and outside the municipality of Bistrița?
Yes. The activity is not concentrated only in the county seat: authorized workshops are also appearing in Năsăud, in Sângeorz-Băi, in the commune of Rebrișoara, in the commune of Șintereag and in the commune of Livezile. For transporters from the northern part of the county or from the area of the Someș Valley, this means that the tachograph check can be done without a trip to Bistrița.
For how long should a truck's tachograph be checked?
The on-vehicle tachograph is checked periodically at least once every two years in an authorized RAR workshop – in Bistrița-Năsăud, any of those in Bistrița, Năsăud or from the counties –, and the check also includes the calibration of the device. The two-year term is provided for by EU Regulation 165/2014. In addition to this period, a new check is required after any repair of the tachograph, after a change in the vehicle’s characteristic coefficient or the effective tire circumference, after a significant deviation from UTC time and after a change in the registration number.
Who is required to install a second-generation smart tachograph?
The obligation applies to vehicles registered in the European Union that circulate in Member States other than the one of registration, i.e., international transport. Heavy vehicles equipped with analog or digital tachographs that are not smart had to be retrofitted by December 31, 2024, and those with first-generation intelligent tachographs during August 2025. From July 1, 2026, the requirement extends to vehicles between 2.5 and 3.5 tons used in international or cabotage transport.
How do I schedule an appointment at a tachograph service center in Bistrița-Năsăud?
Scheduling takes place directly at the chosen authorized workshop, by phone at the numbers published for the units in Bistrița, Năsăud or from the counties’ municipalities. When checking the vehicle is presented along with its identification documents, and for digital tachographs the driver’s card is also useful. Because the specific requirements and work schedule vary from one workshop to another, confirm the details over the phone.
How much does the tachograph inspection cost in the Bistrița-Năsăud county?
The rates are not regulated uniformly at the national level, so each authorized workshop in Bistrița-Năsăud sets its own price, and the article does not publish amounts. The cost depends on the type of tachograph, analog or digital, the necessary operations, such as calibration or data downloading, and any repairs. The practical recommendation is to request a phone estimate from two or three workshops in the county before scheduling an appointment.
Can I remotely download the data from the second-generation smart tachograph?
Not in all cases. The second-generation intelligent tachograph is not compatible with any GPS equipment mounted on the vehicle, so remote downloading may not work with the monitoring system in the fleet. Before programming the replacement of the device at a workshop in Bistrița-Năsăud, check whether the telematics terminal supports the new tachograph; otherwise, the data must be downloaded locally, to the vehicle, using the company card.
