What is SERMI?

02 May 2025
czarny smartfon obok osoby

 

What is SERMI?

 

 

  • SERMI (Safety-related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information) is information regarding the repair and maintenance of vehicle safety systems. It is a European Union system that provides access to technical data from manufacturers (OEM) related to safety systems in vehicles (e.g., ABS, airbags, stability systems).

  • Note: The term “safety” refers mainly to physical protection (e.g., preventing technical failures), rather than cybersecurity (security), although in newer regulations these areas may overlap.

  • 2. Legal Basis:

  • The system is based on Regulation (EU) 2018/858, which governs vehicle type approval and market surveillance in the EU.

  • The aim is fair competition: manufacturers must provide service data to independent workshops that meet EU standards.

  • 3. Key Requirements:

  • Obligation of Manufacturers: OEMs must provide technical information in a non-discriminatory and transparent manner (e.g., through online portals).

  • Access Conditions: Independent workshops or entities must meet EU requirements, such as:

    • appropriate staff qualifications,

    • diagnostic tools,

    • data confidentiality protection (e.g., avoiding information leaks).

  • 4. Purpose of SERMI:

  • Combating Monopoly: Prevents a situation where only authorized OEM services have access to key data.

  • User Safety: Ensures that even smaller workshops can properly repair vehicles using up-to-date technical information.

  • 5. Important Nuance:

  • In Polish, the word “safety” can be misleading, as it encompasses both safety (protection against accidents) and security (protection against cyberattacks). SERMI focuses primarily on the first meaning, but in the context of new regulations (e.g., EU acts on vehicle cybersecurity), these areas increasingly overlap.

  • Summary:

    Your explanation was accurate, but it is worth emphasizing that SERMI primarily concerns physical safety systems (e.g., brakes, airbags), rather than cybersecurity. Regulation (EU) 2018/858 is a key document that changes the automotive market, enabling fair competition among services. 🚗🔧

  • Adaptation to Technology: With the development of electric and autonomous vehicles, SERMI is evolving to include, for example, battery systems or software.

biuro@sermipomoc.pl

sermipomoc@gmail.com

+48 502 334 575

TXC 2025