Standards & Codes of Practice in Vehicle Installation

At the Association of Vehicle Installers (AVI), we believe that quality installations start with knowledge—not just experience. That's why we put industry standards and codes of practice at the heart of everything we do.

Why Standards Matter

In a fast-evolving automotive industry, working to recognised standards isn’t just best practice—it’s essential. Whether you're fitting emergency lighting, installing telematics, or working on electric vehicles, following the correct technical guidance ensures:

• Legal compliance

• Electrical and operational safety

• Product reliability

• Customer trust

What Are These Standards?

Our training and accreditation programmes are built around the most important vehicle installation standards in the UK and beyond, including:

✅ FCS1362 – The industry benchmark for installing radio frequency and telematics equipment in vehicles
✅ BS EN 1789:2020/A1 – For medical vehicle installations
✅ UNECE Regulations – Including R10 (EMC), R65 (warning lights), R46 (mirrors/cameras), R158 (reversing lamps), R148 (lighting)
✅ Construction & Use Regulations – Ensuring vehicles remain road legal
✅ RED Compliance – Meeting the Radio Equipment Directive for safety and interoperability
✅ DVS / FORS / TFL Standards – For urban and commercial vehicle compliance

And more...