Homologation

An essential activity prior to sale of motor vehicles

Automotive homologation is the process of certifying vehicles or a particular component in a vehicle that it has satisfied the requirements set by various statutory regulatory bodies. It is mandatory to get this approval to export automobile products or components.

Homologation standards are applicable to all kinds of automobiles especially in the areas of environment and safety. Prior to sales of motor vehicles, automotive systems and their components should necessarily have approvals according to the official standards of their destination countries.

Automotive homologation for vehicle manufacturers

The number of rules and norms applying to automobiles has increased globally due to increased emphasis on safety and environmental protection. Vehicle and spare part manufacturers and suppliers have to comply with these regulations according to the destination country/ region of their product. These standards aim at improving active and passive car safety, environmental protection as well as the quality of products and production process.

Certification of the vehicle as a Whole is called as Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA as the term is commonly known). For each kind of vehicle there are Framework Directives (e.g. two-wheelers, four-wheelers) which list down the specific requirements to be satisfied. The Framework Directives make reference to number of other EC Directives and ECE/EU Regulations for individual components, systems and sub systems.

KnowMotive provides consulting services and technical advice on how to comply with these motor vehicle regulations. Our solutions are customized to suit your particular needs.