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Lack of Technicians Qualified to Service ADAS Technology

Posted in General News on Monday, September 16th, 2024

New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals a significant shortage of  automotive technicians in the UK who are qualified to work on vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). 

Despite 13% of vehicles now featuring ADAS technology, only 2% of technicians, 4,425 individuals, are trained and IMI TechSafe registered to service and repair these systems. ADAS includes features such as lane departure warnings and emergency braking systems. Failure of these systems can prove very dangerous, especially at high speeds. 

The IMI continues to advocate for future legislation to address this problem with ADAS maintenance. This follows the introduction of the Automated Vehicles Bill which could increase the demand for qualified technicians. The IMI's TechSafe recognition programme independently assesses and certifies the competence of technicians, particularly in critical safety areas like ADAS and electric vehicles. 

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