VBRA launches commercial standard

ILC ARTICLE

11th July 2022

The VBRA has created a new standard for accident repair in the commercial vehicle industry.

Appropriate for trucks, buses, coaches, trailers and large vans, the Elite Truck & Van Body Repair Standard will utilise the certifications from the IMI and other bodies to identify competency of technicians in this complex repair sector.

The standard consists of several grades of membership:

Elite Truck & Van Body Repair (structural with Cab and chassis repair)
Elite Truck Repair (structural with cab and chassis repair)
Elite Van Repair (structural with chassis repair)
Elite Truck & Van (non-structural no cab or chassis repairs)

Repairers must undergo a full audit and inspection before being granted membership. Their details will then be held on the ITA platform, enabling work providers to assess their qualifications, equipment and capabilities.

Meanwhile, as part of the standard, the Elite member will also be expected to ensure an independent inspection of completed work over a cost threshold to provide ongoing quality control.