Just read one of the previous posts and it got me wondering. Do we know of any SVA testers who have or arebuilding a kit car?

Yup I know of 1

My tester just finished a GTM and he also had 14 bikes!

I wouldn’t be surprised as normally car people would go for that job anyway.

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I wouldn’t be surprised as normally car people would go for that job anyway.

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I'm sure it's nottingham tester, drives an adapted "book-built". royal blue and Ali sides, VX engine (don't know which one) just had a new (mahoosive) exhaust, that is gorgeous, and to top it all off, he is an absolutely sorted bloke that always runs an £5each tyres whether it be track day or road.

I suppose what's going through my mind is if we have some of these guys "onboard", as it were, could we develop a resource using their knowledge and our gripes that would improve the hit rate on first time passes.

I suppose they could use it as customer feedback and a tool for improving the published info or their service.

What a wonderful world it would be.......

I know one too

Problem with that is its not the testers that are the problem with SVA. its the ability to interpret the rules as they see fit.

I dare bet they have our website address in their favourites list.

Hello Mr Gosforth

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Originally posted by kendo
I suppose what's going through my mind is if we have some of these guys "onboard", as it were, could we develop a resource using their knowledge and our gripes that would improve the hit rate on first time passes.

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You're probably right. It must be like being a football referee.

Ah! The nail has been hit squarely on the head. Interpretation!

I just think it would be good to pool together what the most common serious failures that arise at SVA. Headlamp alignment etc wouldn't count, as from what I can gather, most people are allowed to have a fiddle and correct things like that on the day.

If we are trying to be locost why go to SVA almost expecting to pay for a re-test?

Sorry if this is a bit of a yawn I'm just of the "get it right first time" school of thought. Particullary when we are talking about safety critical aspects.

Anyway I'll shut up now. Hurrah they cried!

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Originally posted by kendo
If we are trying to be locost why go to SVA almost expecting to pay for a re-test?

Sorry if this is a bit of a yawn I'm just of the "get it right first time" school of thought. Particullary when we are talking about safety critical aspects.

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The problem is that SVA centres are too inconsistent in the way they interpret and enforce the regulations. Each SVA test centre is different. To have a vehicle checked over by someone prior to SVA, will cost money and wouldn't be just a quick check and a tyre kick. They'd need to check all nuts and bolts are tight, fluids are correct etc, etc and in todays blame/claim culture, they will be reluctant to give any sort of assurances that the vehicle is safe to drive on the public highway or will pass the SVA test. Even if they were prepared to do this, it would be madness without some form of financial backing from insurance companies and the like, should anything fail. These costs would have to passed on to the customer.

Anyone who has concerns about parts falling off their vehicle on the way to SVA, should check, double check and then check again to make certain that they aren't putting themselves or anyone else at risk by driving their vehicle on a public highway.

These checks and a basic MOT is about as much as you can do, to ensure your vehicle won't fall apart on its way. If anyone is concerned about their ability to check nuts and bolts they should either trailer the vehicle to SVA, not bother building one at all, or understand and accept the risks and consequences involved in building a car themselves.

Just my 2p worth..........

Phil