Order «Order on batteries» (Focus Turnier 1)

Since 1 October 1998, the regulations of the "Battery Ordinance" have been applicable to the purchase and disposal of starter batteries in Germany. The regulation is aimed at retailers and workshops as well as end consumers. All end consumers must now dispose of old batteries, for example at the retailer or at their own contract workshop. Battery delivery is free of charge. Special rules apply to the purchase of a new starter battery. Our overview summarizes the most important points.

If you buy a starter battery in a store or workshop, a deposit is paid in addition to the sales price. As confirmation, you receive a receipt or a deposit stamp.

There is an important exception to the regulation: no deposit is required if you hand in your old battery when you make a purchase.

If you have already paid a deposit for the old battery at the store or workshop, you will receive your money back upon presentation of the receipt.

But you can only get a deposit where you bought the new battery. To do this, you must present the receipt (deposit stamp) to the seller or the workshop along with the old battery.

The batteries you hand in do not have to be the same as the battery you paid the deposit for: you can present a receipt for any other old battery.

If you are trading in an old battery for which you have not yet paid a deposit when buying a new one, it does not matter where you bought the battery. In this case, no deposit is paid for the new battery either.

The original text is provided on an online resource (fordbook)