Establish and record motor vehicle data for vehicle damage assessment purposes

This standard is about establishing and correctly recording the vehicle data using vehicle identification and inspection. This includes the vehicle specification and condition of steering and braking systems, seat belts and front seats.

P1.    record vehicle information, including:
P1.1.    make 
P1.2.    model
P1.3.    vehicle specification (trim level, ADAS, special requirements etc.) 
P1.4.    fuel/drive type
P1.5.    vehicle registration number 
P1.6.    mileage
P1.7.    VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 
P1.8.    transmission type
P1.9.    colour
P1.10.    the vehicle's engine capacity (to the nearest 100cc)
P2.    carry out static checks on handbrake, steering and footbrake operations 
P3.    inspect and record the condition and operation of seat belts and front seats 
P4.    establish and record pre damage roadworthiness of vehicle
P5.    record date of first registration 
P6.    record date of loss
P7.    ensure appropriate care of the vehicle is taken throughout the vehicle damage assessment
P8.    ensure all necessary information relating to the vehicle is recorded

Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
K1    the legal requirements relating to the vehicle (including road safety requirements) 
K2    the health and safety legislation and workplace procedures relevant to workshop practices, personal and vehicle protection
K3    the health and safety risks associated with safety restraint systems and other systems inside and outside a vehicle which may have become damaged and consequently pose a risk
K4    how to collect preliminary information and data on the vehicle relating to specifications
K5    vehicle construction, specification, options and additions
K6    how to complete records conforming to workplace requirements specifically associated with the vehicle identification function
K7    the health and safety risks associated with the use of ICT equipment
K8    contractual, policy and procedural obligations and processes between the employer, work provider and customer
K9    the Association of British Insurers code of practice in relation to salvage categorisations
K10    the importance of ensuring your records are accurate and complete
K11    the implications of having inaccurate or incomplete records

This section contains examples and explanations of some of the terms used but does not form part of the standard.

ICT equipment
ICT (Information and Communication Technology) equipment in a vehicle includes sensors, cameras, and radar for advanced features like driver assistance and autonomous driving; on-board computers that process data from these sensors; and telematics systems that connect the vehicle to the internet to enable services like remote monitoring, navigation, and emergency alerts.