The NBRA and VBRA has launched the industry’s first Commercial Vehicle ADAS Guidance (CVAG) to support the safe repair of ADAS-equipped commercial vehicles.
The guidance has been developed in response to increasingly complex systems in commercial vehicles with the aim of providing clear, practical, and industry-aligned information tailored to repairers.
Reflecting current best practices and manufacturer recommendations, repairers following the guidance can be confident they are following a process that prioritises road safety, liability mitigation, and professional competence.
CVAG has been developed alongside leading insurers, manufacturers and industry bodies such as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, the Institute of the Motor Industry, and the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors.
Guidance
The Commercial Vehicle ADAS Guidance stipulates that a repairer must always:
- Determine and document the presence or absence of ADAS on the vehicle
- If ADAS is present, ensure the repair procedure explicitly states whether inspection, realignment, and calibration are necessary, along with the rationale
- Perform all required inspection, realignment, and calibration tasks as specified in the repair guidelines
- Ensure that inspection, calibration, realignment, and road tests are conducted by a qualified and currently competent individual.
- Validate that calibration results confirm the sensors are operating in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications
- Maintain fully verifiable and auditable records, providing copies to the Insurer, Vehicle Owner, or Fleet Manager as required.
Continuous evolution
Thomas Hudd, NBRA & VBRA technical manager, said: “As ADAS technology continues to evolve, VBRA will regularly review and update this guidance to reflect technical developments and industry advancements. We encourage all repairers to stay informed and engage with ongoing training to uphold the highest levels of expertise and service.”
Tim Cam at BELRON added: “This guidance document is exactly what the HGV repair sector has been demanding for quite a while. Whilst ADAS and safety systems have been very prominent in the car sector, the HGV sector has been sadly neglected.
“In the last few years, there has been a technical revolution within HGV vehicles and the manufacturers have introduced so much new safety technology to their vehicles.
“For HGV repairers, this draft provides a clear ‘best practice’ on the structural processes which will ensure that HGV vehicles are repaired to the highest standards. The guidance follows proven principles and aligns with repairers applying the methods and processes that will support a quality repair.”
