VCA India

Welcome to the home page for VCA India, for Type Approval services for industry.

VCA is the UK Vehicle Type Approval authority and approaching 40 years of experience, supports the global automotive industry by providing internationally recognised testing and certification for vehicles, their systems and components.

VCA has a global office network and has had a dedicated office in India for many years, providing support to a wide range of customers, from multi-nationals to the smallest supply chain companies.  All customers benefit from dealing with an organisation that was founded on the cornerstones of integrity, professionalism, quality and the very best customer service.  As a combined approval authority and technical service, VCA can witness tests and issue the appropriate certificate; this can result in efficiencies both in terms of time and money.

Key Activities:

• European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification (category M, N, L, O & T)
• System and component certification (EC and ECE)
• Conformity of Production (COP) checks
• Laboratory/Test facility appraisal
• An online, searchable library of automotive legislation, with VCA interpretations (VISTA)
• Secure online exchange of approval documentation (VCA’s own FTP system)
• Support for AIS/CMVR (Indian Homologation) for both vehicle and component suppliers
• Training