Information on the transition to full GB type approval| Vehicle Certification Agency
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With less than 7 months remaining until the 31 January 2026 deadline, when all M & N category vehicles must hold full GB or UKNI type approval (g11 or n11) to be sold in Great Britain. Provisional approvals (p??) will expire by this date – or sooner. If you haven’t started the application process, we urge you to act now to avoid disruption to... The post Minister Urges Industry Readiness as New GB Type Approval Legislation Comes into Force appeared first on Vehicle Certi...| Vehicle Certification Agency
Action required – We need a Letter of Authorisation if you use agencies or contractors to act on your behalf What’s happening? We require all approval holders or manufacturers to complete a Letter of Authorisation to allow applicants to act on their behalf. Why are we doing this? The intention of the Letter... The post Letter of Authorisation required if applicants act on your behalf appeared first on Vehicle Certification Agency.| Vehicle Certification Agency
Assessing the compliance of Steer-by-Wire systems for Individual Vehicle Approval Approval of vehicles through Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) is regulated by the Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020 No. 818). As detailed in this legislation, steering systems are required to provide evidence of compliance to Directive 70/311/EEC (as last amended by Directive 1999/7/EC).... The post Assessing the compliance of Steer-by-Wire systems for Individual Vehicle Approval appeared fi...| Vehicle Certification Agency
AES/BES Webinar We recently hosted a webinar to introduce a new process for making applications for emissions strategy documentation (AES/BES), document reviews, and the link to associated type approval applications. The webinar covered the following topics: ◽ Policy refresher on handling of AES/BES documentation across GB, UK(NI), UN and EU type approval schemes ◽ Demonstration... The post AES/BES Webinar appeared first on Vehicle Certification Agency.| Vehicle Certification Agency
Expression of interest – GB Technical Services The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is currently considering the appointment of EU or UK based Technical Services to carry out testing for the new GB Type Approval Scheme. The GB type approval Regulations for which Technical Services are being considered are: Whole Vehicle Type Approval (not including NSSTA... The post Expression of interest – GB Technical Services appeared first on Vehicle Certification Agency.| Vehicle Certification Agency
Digital portal now live for Type Approval enquiries and applications for all schemes We are pleased to announce that the latest enhancements to our self-serve digital portal are now live. From the 5 February 2024 Type Approval enquiries and applications for all schemes must now be made through our new portal which can be accessed... The post Digital portal now live for Type Approval enquiries and applications for all schemes appeared first on Vehicle Certification Agency.| Vehicle Certification Agency
Webinars to support VCA customers using our digital portal As part of our ongoing digital portal development, we are running webinars to help support users. These sessions range from broad overviews for new users to more specific sessions detailing key development updates. The sessions will provide a demonstration as well as an opportunity to ask... The post Additional webinar dates added to support VCA customers with the launch of our digital portal appeared first on Vehicle Certification Ag...| Vehicle Certification Agency
Non-Executive Director Appointments – Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) The Vehicle Certification Agency and the Department for Transport are pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Beasley and Darran Messem, who join the VCA as non-executive directors (NEDs). Jon is a business and engineering professional with approaching 40 years’ of Global automotive industry experience. He has... The post Non-Executive Director Appointments – Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) appeared first on ...| Vehicle Certification Agency
Further information about our new digital self-serve portal for all type approval schemes We are working to make it quicker and easier for you to manage your Type Approval applications online and are delighted to share that our new digital self-serve portal for all schemes will be launching in early 2024. The following key changes... The post Further information about our new digital self-serve portal for all type approval schemes appeared first on Vehicle Certification Agency.| Vehicle Certification Agency
Introduction of the full Great Britain (GB) Type Approval for incomplete vehicle types – Webinar registration now open. It has been brought to our attention that there is some uncertainty around the first, mandatory application of the GB type approval scheme for ‘Incomplete’ vehicle types. We are writing to you today to clarify the scheme...| Vehicle Certification Agency
The WLTP is mandatory for all new cars powered by an internal combustion engine. The VCA provides details of the purpose of the WLTP and provide additional resources.| Vehicle Certification Agency