SSM and approval pathways
Early review of the base vehicle, proposed build and potential regulatory pathway.
Vehicle engineering · ADR compliance · approval pathways
Plan vehicle modifications before first supply or registration.
VDCA supports manufacturers, converters, fleet operators and importers with engineering and regulatory planning for new and modified vehicles.
Services
Practical support for complex vehicle projects.
VDCA identifies the likely pathway, engineering work and evidence needs before the project scope is agreed.
ADR and modification assessment
Assessment of applicable standards, vehicle classification and modification impacts.
Documentation and project support
Technical reporting, evidence planning, testing coordination and regulatory advice.
Who we help: manufacturers, converters, fleet and leasing teams, importers, government and specialist operators.
Explore VDCA servicesCheck the pathway early
Vehicle status can change the way forward.
Second Stage Manufacture may be relevant when a new base vehicle is modified to become an alternative vehicle before it is first supplied. The right starting point depends on the vehicle approval, RAV entry, planned work and project timing.
Understand SSM and other pathways- 01Base vehicle
Identify the exact model and its RVS approval.
- 02Supply status
Check the RAV entry and whether it remains new and not first supplied.
- 03Planned build
Define the modification, intended use, quantity and timing.
A clearer workflow
From early enquiry to an agreed project plan.
- 1
Tell us about the vehicle
Share the model, current status, modification, use, quantity and target timing.
- 2
Review the likely pathway
VDCA considers the scope, relevant standards, responsible parties and evidence needs.
- 3
Agree the next work
Receive a defined next step before detailed documents, testing or engineering work begins.
Start early
Have a vehicle or conversion in mind?
A short first enquiry is enough. No document upload is needed at this stage.