TYPE APPROVAL

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All our in scope conversions come Type Approved as standard

CONVERTING VEHICLES CORRECTLY

The Type Approval process forms the basis of all our business, ensuring the welfare of your people and vehicles are taken care of. We go the extra mile Converting Vehicles Correctly (CVC) every time.

Type Approval regulates the changes made to your conversion; fundamentally we ensure your conversions comply, whether transporting people or carrying goods.

We are The Type Approval Experts and we know how confusing it can be so if you are new to Type Approval please download our "Introduction To Type Approval" document below for more detail.
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“Before we start any new project our first thought is always compliance - this is our bedrock. Clarks isn’t a faceless company, my name is above the door and the buck stops with me. I would hate to think that my name was associated with anything that wasn’t safe.”
Paul Clark - Owner / Director
If you are instructed to register your vehicle before it’s been converted...
...be sceptical

TYPE APPROVAL vs IVA

An IVA isn’t appropriate for fleet conversions but it does have its place when used correctly. For example, here at Clarks we use an IVA when prototyping and testing new product lines. Once we are happy with the prototype we will then seek Type Approval before taking that product to market.
Type Approval is a legal requirement
type approval
pros
  • Cost effective for volume production (Fleet)
  • Individual Vehicle Inspection not required
  • Unique CoC for each vehicle
  • Full regulatory compliance
  • Higher certificate threshold i.e. safer
  • Manufacturing process audited by VCA
  • 68 Point check process
  • Pre-registration of vehicle not required
  • Don’t pay vehicle lease until converted
CONS
  • Impractical for “one-offs”/prototypes
INDIVIDUAL VEHICLE APPROVAL
pros
  • Cost effective for “one-offs”/prototypes
CONS
  • Not a viable solution for volume conversions
  • Expensive: £500 - £600 per unit on average
  • Re-inspection fees and costs
  • Limited DVSA test centres covering UK
  • Long lead times for test appointment
  • Inconsistent examinations
  • Lesser regulatory thresholds
  • Registration of vehicle before conversion
  • Start paying vehicle lease once registered

TYPE APPROVAL FAQ

We have been asked a lot of questions regarding Type Approval over the years so have compiled a list of the top enquires that will hopefully help you to understand how important Type Approval is for your fleet.

For the full list of FAQ's, download our "Introduction To Type Approval" document below
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You could be underinsured if your vehicles are not registered correctly
IS TYPE APPROVAL A LEGAL REQUIREMENT?
MY CONVERTER SAYS THEY DON’T NEED TA. IS THAT TRUE?
WHY IS TYPE APPROVAL NECESSARY?
HOW DOES TYPE APPROVAL BENEFIT ME, THE BUYER?
AM I UNDER INSURED?
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