Individual Vehicle Approval [IVA]
Why do I need an IVA?
Most newly built, custom built, and imported vehicles must have some form of Type Approval if you want to register your vehicle and drive on UK roads.
The DVLA/DVSA’s aim is to ensure all vehicles are registered correctly as per the rules and regulations for each vehicle classification. Heavily modified vehicles such as kit cars, custom cars and trikes are typically built by DIY enthusiasts and often amateurs. DVLA/DVSA's system is designed to ensure low volume production vehicles meet a minimum safety and environmental standard.
What is it?
The IVA test (Individual Vehicle Approval), previously called SVA (single vehicle approval) is a legal requirement set by the Department of Transport, which your car or motorbike (MSVA) must pass to ensure your vehicles design complies with all current UK regulations.
The test consists of a series of rigorous tests and is based on a 300 page plus manual of which the DVSA inspectors follow meticulously. The initial paperwork alone from DVLA is often a minefield of questions and the vehicle could fail on the smallest irregularity.
What do we do - THE PROCESS
Inspection of your car & estimation of costs for work required
Evaluating all paperwork for your vehicle, from purchase date.
Examining existing DVLA correspondence.
Collection & delivery transport, if required.
Booking in and examining the car on arrival at the workshop.
Preparation and submission of all DVLA/DVSA application documentation.
Modification to your vehicle (to achieve UK type approval).
Transport to and from the DVSA test centre (and re-test if required).
During the test your vehicle is accompanied by our own IVA technicians
Post- test documentation preparation.
Registration
You will now have the IAC (Individual Approval Certificate) for your car. The next step is to apply for registration. We can prepare the paperwork for the registration or guide you through it. We can also supply and fit number plates should you require them.
Delivery & Collection
Fully insured covered trailer can be arranged for transport of your vehicle if you wish. Please give us the postcode and we will send you quote.
Does your project need finishing?
Perhaps you have lost interest, lost your space and/or run out of time?
What if your car requires finishing or checking from various levels of build? Maybe the project has proved to be too challenging and you just want the car built and on the road.
Our specialised technicians, are very experienced in car builds and can complete the build for you, get it IVA'd and registered, ready for you to drive away and enjoy.
Please contact us to discuss what you would like us to do and we can estimate what time and costs are involved to finish the build. We maintain a policy of continuous communication and transparency with our customers during the build. We follow your instructions and are mindful of the budget you set. If further work or steps are required, all is logged with written agreement before carried out.
We offer collection and delivery of your vehicle in a covered trailer if you do not have means of transport.
