[Daxman]

Hi All,

I have also recieved the following from VOSA.

Good afternoon,

Your enquiry has been passed to me due to its technical nature. This has
caused a delay in you receiving a reply, for which I apologise. Your
question is more involved than you might think, but I shall try to answer
all the points raised to enable you to make an informed decision on the
changes to the regulations in 2009.

The information on the stated web site has a foundation, but there is a lot
of false information being put about by people with a poor understanding of
what is actually happening. Basically, SVA will cease in May 2009 and be
replaced by Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA). This is in line with the
introduction of European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) in 2009. This
is European legislation that we have to implement.

Currently we do not know what actual effect this will have on Kit Cars, as
the exact regulations are currently being formulated. But, currently, there
are no plans to stop Kit Car testing. However, it is fair to say that there
will be changes to the current SVA requirements and additional elements to
the test.

I have attached a link to the Department of Transport web site which deals
with the change in legislation coming in to effect in 2009. I have also
attached the Directive document which you may like to read as well.

Department for Transport - EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval

(See attached file: Recast Framework Directive.pdf)

I do hope this information is helpful, but should you have any further
questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Best regards,

Mark

Mark Vickers
Technical Officer
Single Vehicle Approval
Passenger Cars & Light Goods Vehicles
Vehicle & Operator Services Agency
Department for Transport.

He also attached the european directive

Russ