GB Type Approval
Post-Brexit Great Britain type approval via VCA UK. Mandatory for all vehicles sold in the UK market from 2026.
What This Service Covers
Post-Brexit, the UK operates its own separate type approval regime — GB type approval — administered by the Vehicle Certification Agency. EU type approval no longer provides automatic UK market access. GB type approval is mandatory for all vehicles sold in the UK market from 2026. KaM has been processing GB approvals since the scheme launched, and our UK office in Leamington Spa provides on-the-ground support for clients managing GB programmes alongside EU or UNECE approvals.
Why Choose KaM Auto
KaM Auto UK in Leamington Spa provides direct, local support for GB approval programmes
Early adopter of GB approval processing — team has been working the framework since launch
Combined GB + EU programmes managed as a single engagement where timelines allow
How We Work
Inquiry and Scope Discussion
We review your vehicle or component, identify the applicable regulations, and agree the full scope of work.
Quote and Agreement
A clear, itemised quote with no hidden costs. Once agreed, we assign a dedicated engineer to your project.
Pre-Testing Preparation and Gap Analysis
We review your technical documentation and design against the regulations. Any gaps are identified and resolved before testing begins.
Witness Testing
KaM engineers attend and witness testing at your facility or an approved national test lab. We manage the process on the ground.
Technical Dossier Compilation
We compile the complete technical file — test reports, drawings, declarations, and supporting documentation — to the authority's exact requirements.
Submission to the Approving Authority
The completed dossier is submitted to VCA or the relevant authority. We handle all correspondence and any queries raised.
Certificate Issued
VCA turnaround is typically 10–12 working days after successful testing. Your certificate is issued and ready.
GB Type Approval FAQ
Direct answers about gb type approval from KaM Auto specialists.
Is GB type approval separate from EU type approval?
Yes. KaM Auto treats GB type approval as a separate UK market-access route administered by VCA UK. EU approval alone does not automatically cover Great Britain after Brexit.
Can EU test reports be reused for GB type approval?
KaM Auto reviews EU test reports at the start of a GB programme and reuses evidence where the requirements align. This can reduce testing time, but the GB submission still needs its own compliant dossier.
Why does KaM Auto UK matter for GB approval?
KaM Auto UK gives manufacturers local GB type approval support from Leamington Spa, with direct VCA liaison and engineering coordination for programmes that need UK market access.
Does GB type approval still use UNECE regulations such as UN R10 and UN R100?
Often, yes. GB type approval is a UK route, but the technical evidence can still include UNECE regulations such as UN R10 for EMC and UN R100 for EV high-voltage safety where they apply to the vehicle or component.
Can EU Regulation 2018/858 evidence be reused for GB type approval?
KaM Auto reviews EU Regulation 2018/858-based evidence at the start of a GB programme. Some test evidence may be reusable where requirements align, but the GB approval still needs its own UK-compliant submission through VCA.
Do GB programmes need separate planning for the 2026 mandatory approval deadline?
Yes. KaM Auto treats the 2026 GB type approval deadline as a programme-planning milestone, because testing, dossier completion, VCA review, and any evidence gaps need to be resolved before vehicles are supplied to the UK market.
Who We Serve
Discuss Your GB Type Approval Requirements
Tell us your target markets, vehicle category and current programme stage. We will map the applicable regulations and show you the shortest credible path to approval.
Speak to a SpecialistTell us your markets
Your target regions, vehicle category and the timeline you are working to.
We map the path
A gap analysis against every applicable regulation — before any cost is committed.
One quote, one contract
Fixed scope, routed direct through VCA and Kiwa, certificate in hand.
