The results of the BIVA draft Consultation, first mentioned here :-
BIVA Consultation Document Article
Can be found online at the DfT site:-
Public Consultation
The Consultation covers a large area much of which is not relevant to car enthusiasts so we have created a synopsis of the items of primary interest. However the full document can be viewed at :-
Q10: Are there any particular areas of the vehicle where you believe there is a problem at present, where modifications are made which have a negative effect on road safety or the environment? If yes please give details below, and describe which vehicle categories you are most concerned about.
Department response
“Respondents to this question identified a number of areas where they believed there might be a problem at present. These are summarised below:
Post-registration fitting of items that may cause vehicles to become non-compliant, such as noisy exhausts, engine management “chips” that affect emission compliance, and wider wheels and tyres, may reduce the benefit of vehicle type approval standards. Fitment of extended bodywork without considering the impact on mirrors to maintain an adequate view to the rear. “
Q11: Do you favour more stringent restrictions and checks on the modifications that can be made to registered vehicles? Please give a reasoned justification and advise which vehicle categories you are addressing.
Department response
“It is noted that a number of respondents would like to see extra checks or controls on modifications to vehicles that take place after registration. Various safety concerns were cited, however we received little evidence beyond the anecdotal to back up the views of consultees, as to the actual risk presented and the numbers of vehicles involved. “
”We will keep the situation under review during the implementation period and maintain contacts with stakeholders to identify any new or emerging evidence. The European Commission also plan to regulate certain items fitted in the aftermarket (such as engine management “chips”) and we will await their proposals.“
ACE: As you can see there are consultations to take place that may prevent the aftermarket tuning of late model and Type Approved vehicles, we will be watching on your behalf.
Q12: Do you agree with the proposed fees for National Small Series Type Approval inspections?
Department response
“The fees are only a small element of the overall costs of approval, and reflect the anticipated time and resources needed by VOSA to inspect vehicles. It would not be acceptable for VOSA to make a loss on IVA testing or for other schemes to subsidise it. The fees are structured to minimise cross-subsidy between different vehicle types within the IVA scheme whilst minimising complexity.
Following the consultation and the revisions made to technical requirements, VOSA is updating its timing exercises to confirm inspection times and reduce where possible. This may result in small reductions to some of the IVA fees. “
ACE: This outcome was pretty much as expected with scant regard being paid to enthusiasts concerns over the huge increase in SVA fees from approx £180 rising to £540 .
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