IMI Accredited Motor Vehicle Identification Programme

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the nature, scope, and trends in vehicle theft, including the methods used by criminals and the impact on victims and society. 

Develop a working knowledge of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) registration system, including how to access and interpret vehicle registration data. 

Learn how to accurately interpret and analyse vehicle chassis numbers, understanding their significance and what they reveal about a vehicle's identity and history. 

To have a working knowledge of PNC's Vehicle Online Descriptive Searching (VODS) feature as an effective investigative tool for identifying potential stolen vehicles. 

Gain insight into the concept of 'PNC Corruption,' understanding how data can be manipulated . To learn how to use supporting information to come to a safe conclusion on what can be relied on and what cannot.

Learn to effectively use and understand open-source databases related to vehicles, enhancing your ability to gather information from multiple sources during investigations. 

Understand the various methods of vehicle 'ringing,' including both physical alterations and fraudulent paperwork, and learn how to identify these illegal practices. 

Develop the skills to recognise fake or altered chassis numbers and number plates, enabling you to detect suspect vehicles more effectively. 

Learn how to use the essential tools in a basic vehicle examiner's toolkit to conduct thorough and accurate vehicle inspections.

Increase your awareness of health and safety considerations when examining vehicles, ensuring you can conduct inspections safely and effectively. 

Acquire the skills necessary to perform a preliminary vehicle examination, identifying key indicators of tampering and theft. 

Learn how to produce clear, concise, and accurate written inspection reports and evidential statements that can be used in legal proceedings.