The specification for the vehicle damage repair process, BS 10125, has undergone its first major revision since it was published in 2014, with amendments including improved and updated technical clarifications around ADAS and electric vehicles.
The revised version has put out for public consultation until 14 January.
Among the changes is a renewed focus on preparation for repair and reinstatement of vehicle systems, new routes for proof of competency, including recognition of Continued Professional Development (CPD) as a proof of continued competence, as well as updates to replacement parts confirming alignment with VRA UK Standard for Reclaimed Parts from End of Life Vehicles.
The new standard also confirms that subcontracting at repair level must comply with this standard, and that records need to be maintained as part of repair process management.
Apart from future-proofing the sector by addressing new technologies, the updates standard also removes the ability for a repairer to develop its own in-house methodology.
It is hoped the revised standard will make it easier for repairers to prove competence and allow investment into CPD, while ensuring consistency of approach throughout the entirety of the repair process.
