As a result, many insurance companies offer significant discounts to those who use these Thatcham Approved Products.
Thatcham is Best Known for testing vehicle security systems; also their work in testing seats for preventing whiplash.
In addition they provide around 70% of the data used by insurers to establish the insurance grouping for cars.
They are influential in improving the image of the car body repair industry and they also test and approve crash repair parts and vehicle repair technicians.
Since 2004 Thatcham has been a member of the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), which is one of the world’s leading organisations in the promotion of vehicle safety, as well as offering invaluable advice and test results direct to consumers.
The Part of the "Thatcham Quality Policy" relating to customers states:-
"To provide customers with research data, standards and service that has improved performance, fitness for use, safety and reliability.
Set automotive industry and research standards.
Ensure that customers have increased satisfaction with the research, products and services of our organisation."
Thatcham Accreditation - Thatcham's independent status and reputation for quality makes them an ideal organisation to provide accreditation.
Current legislation and the increased level of compensation claims in the UK, are a real cause for concern for firms repairing vehicles, so it is vital that they maintain quality standards.
