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How SIMI are helping to raise Standards

Members within the SIMI are helping to raise standards within our Industry.

Crash Repairs

CSS Certified Steel Standard

CSS - Certified Steel Standard is the bodyshop standards programme of SIMI. 
While there are many approved and accredited bodyshops operating in Ireland, there has never been a national Irish standard, and CSS is the first of its kind for vehicle body repairers who undertake to repair crash-damaged vehicles.

The standard incorporates the industry-agreed technical specification for the process of vehicle body repair. It outlines the processes and procedures directly related to the safe repair of accident-damaged vehicles.

CSS Certifies:
 

  • Staff Qualifications
  • Repair Systems & Specifications
  • Equipment and Parts
  • Repairer's Insurance Cover
  • SIMI Complaints Service

More information can be found here 

Commercial Testers

Testing for Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness

Commercial Vehicles over one year old are tested annually and must pass a Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT).
The reason commercial vehicles are tested is to insure that they are roadworth, its the law and a vehicle can not be taxed without the CVRT cert.

There are two types of commercial vehicle tests, one for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and one for Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs).

Many of our members are HGV and LGV Commercial Vehicle Tester Centres. For further details on Commerical

Servicing

Autosure

SIMI's Autosure Professional Register was developed to promote driver awareness as to the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and to highlight the benefits and peace of mind that comes from servicing your vehicle with an SIMI member garage.

These guidelines aim to promote awareness of the necessity to service your car. Your car is an asset. Servicing your car on a regular basis, can not only save you money by preventing the need for major repairs but when you do go to sell or trade in your car, its value will have been maintained. A regular maintenance routine will go a long way towards extending the life of your car and assure your vehicle’s roadworthiness for years to come.
For more information, click here