Our comprehensive, Institute of the Motor Industry accredited training programs are designed for police officers, senior claims assessors and vehicle examiners.
Equip yourself and your team with the latest, high-level skills and knowledge needed to tackle vehicle and machinery theft head-on. Our comprehensive, Institute of the Motor Industry accredited training programs are specifically designed for police officers, senior claims assessors and vehicle examiners focusing on the most current trends, techniques, and tools used in vehicle identification, forensic VIN recovery, and combating plant and agricultural machinery theft.
The IMI Accredited Motor Vehicle Identification Programme is an intensive 3-day course designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in vehicle identification.
Equip participants with up-to-date knowledge and skills to address the latest methods used in the theft and disguise of stolen plant and machinery.
This course combines both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to ensure participants can effectively perform VIN recovery.
This training equips officers with the basic techniques needed to identify stolen vehicles and recognise signs of criminal tampering, all within the context of their day-to-day law enforcement duties.
This specialised training is an ideal introduction for officers looking to combat the criminals behind these high-value thefts, which often fund broader criminal activities.
This refresher course is designed for individuals who have previously completed the IMI Accredited Motor Vehicle Identification Programme and wish to update their knowledge.
This refresher course is designed for police officers and vehicle examiners who have completed the IMI Forensic VIN Recovery course and need to update their skills.
This refresher course is designed for individuals who have previously completed the IMI Accredited programme and wish to update their knowledge on the latest trends and methodologies in plant and agricultural machinery theft.
Nick Mayell, an IMI Interpol Trainer and Identification Specialist for Construction Plant and Agricultural Machinery, has over 35 years of experience in recovering stolen machinery worldwide, including the UK, USA, and Australia. He has recovered millions of pounds worth of equipment. A qualified trainer since 2006, Nick has delivered hundreds of police training courses in over 35 countries for organisations like Interpol and IAATI. He also leads the first IMI-accredited Plant and Agricultural Machinery Theft Course and the Forensic Methods of VIN Recovery Course, regularly updating them to stay current with evolving criminal tactics.
Vince Wise is an ex-Detective with over 30 years of policing experience with the Metropolitan and Hampshire Police. He served in the Force Stolen Vehicle Squad as an Investigator and Intelligence Development Officer, later establishing the Force Vehicle Desk within the Force Intelligence Bureau. His work in tackling organised crime related to stolen vehicle exports led to a secondment to AVCIS at the Port of Southampton. Since leaving the police in 2012, Vince has continued his work in vehicle identification and recovery on both national and international levels. In 2013, he authored the Vehicle Identification course, which achieved IMI Quality Assured Programme status.
A brilliant and very informative course and a very knowledgeable tutor which helped a great deal.
Luis Firmino
Motor Traffic Officer, Government of Jersey
Great course, very informative and an eye opener.
Vehicle Examiner, Stephen Cotterall
West Mercia Police
A great course with really useful insight, it shows what can be achieved with experience. The course trainer was able to read the room to provide the best way of training. There was a good balance of valuable classroom work alongside practical examination of plates and machines.
Katie Maun
Avon and Somerset Police
Nick is a very knowledgeable trainer and explains everything in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.
Luke Johnson
Greater Manchester Police
Great knowledge and shared well with everyone on the course. Made the training enjoyable and informative.
Daniel McGurk
Warwickshire Police
Very informative and enjoyable, thanks Nick.
PC Jackson
West Mercia Police
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VIN Chip Ltd,
Catherine House,
Victoria Road,
Aldershot,
Hampshire,
GU11 1SS
VIN Chip Ltd, Catherine House, Victoria
Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1SS
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