Type Approval Manuals
You can order most of the Driver, Vehicle and Operator Group’s manuals through The Stationery Office
Information on the conditions and requirements of any assessment of certification. | |
Guidance on what to do on cancellation, suspension or withdrawal of certification. | |
Certification Conditions and the use of the Certification Mark - UKAS |
Conditions of using the VCA Certification mark after completing the certification process. |
A brief summary on the ISO 14001 Environmental Systems Certification process. | |
Information and guidance explaining the Motorcycle Type Approval Scheme. | |
European type approval for automotive systems and components |
Explains the details of the type approval scheme for passenger cars. |
This document explains the procedure needed to apply for the type approval scheme. | |
Explains how the type approval scheme works for lorries and vans. | |
Details on the type approval scheme to register vehicles produced in small numbers. | |
Guidance on what Electro-Magnetic Compatibility is and how to obtain it. | |
This introduction to conformity explains the process of conformity within the type approval scheme. | |
Further information about approvals for vehicle systems and components. | |
Further information on related ISO 9000 standards, such as environmental quality and occupational health and safety. | |
Information explaining the history and purpose of the ISO 9000:2000 standard. | |
Information about the ISO 16949 Certification, what it is and how it affects the automotive sector. | |
Information about the low cost joint certification package from the VCA and SIRIM. | |
Step by step guide on how to report non-conformance and other problems. | |
An outline of the UK low volume National Type Approval scheme, designed for small numbers of cars produced a year. | |
Application form for Quality Certification of vehicles. | |
A technical guidance document for the replacement of brake linings. | |
Type Approval for Motorcycles and Mopeds for the UK Regulation |
Information on the new type approvals for motorcycles and mopeds. |
A diagram explaining the type approval process. | |
Further information on what control plans are and how they are used in the type approval process. | |
A detailed guide on the policy and rules regarding retreaded tires. | |
Further details on the policy and legislation of the certification route. | |
VCA’s Information System for Type Approval (VISTA) - General Information |
An introduction to VISTA, its advantages and how it works. |
Contact details of where to obtain further details on EMC approval. |
Page last updated: 14/07/2008