A Schadenfreiheitsklasse, SF-Klasse or Schadenfreiheitsrabatt is a rating that car insurance companies give to drivers. A higher class means that you are a safe driver, and it makes your car insurance cheaper.

Your Schadenfreiheitsklasse goes up every year. If you have an accident and make an insurance claim, your Schadenfreiheitsklasse goes down.

How German car insurance works