Whole Vehicle Type Approval could wipe out 90% of UK bodybuilders
The UK bodybuilding industry is on the verge of a massive cull, as a direct result of the introduction of Whole Vehicle Type Approval legislation. "If there are 1,500 UK bodybuilders now, then in 10 years' time this total could be down to as little as 150," warns Robin Dickeson, the SMMT's manager of commercial vehicle affairs. In the past only the chassis and the cab used to have to meet Type Approval, but European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (which is being gradually phased-in) dictates tha...
News - Commercial Motor
March 15, 2011