Who needs to obtain a certificate?

02 May 2025
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Who must obtain a certificate?

 

1. Independent repair workshops

  • All unauthorized workshops that want to repair or service safety systems in vehicles (e.g., ABS, ESP, airbags, ADAS) must meet SERMI requirements.

  • This applies to both small local workshops and large networks of independent services.

2. Entities providing diagnostic services

  • Companies engaged in vehicle diagnostics, sensor calibration (e.g., cameras, radars in ADAS systems), or programming electronics.

  • Without certification, they will not gain access to error codes, electrical diagrams, or manufacturer software.

3. Companies engaged in recycling or disposal

  • Entities dismantling vehicles (e.g., scrapyards) that must safely deactivate safety systems (e.g., airbags) before disposal.

4. Providers of diagnostic tools and software

  • Companies creating tools for workshops (e.g., diagnostic scanners, calibration software) that want to integrate data from manufacturers (OEM).

5. Specialized services (e.g., electromobility, autonomous vehicles)

  • Workshops focusing on the repair of electric, hybrid vehicles, or autonomous systems – without certification, they will not gain access to key data (e.g., battery systems, control software).

Who DOES NOT need to obtain a certificate?

  • Authorized OEM services – have direct access to manufacturer data.

  • Workshops engaged in only repairs unrelated to safety systems (e.g., bodywork, tire changes).

Why is it mandatory?

  • EU legal requirement: Regulation (EU) 2018/858 leaves no choice – independent entities must meet standards to operate legally.

  • Without certification:• No access to key technical data,• Risk of financial penalties or prohibition of activity,• Inability to compete with authorized services.

Summary:

The SERMI certificate is mandatory for every entity that:

  • Repairs, services, or diagnoses safety systems in vehicles,

  • Wants to operate legally and competitively in the EU market.

It is not just a formality, but a condition for access to future technologies – from electromobility to autonomous driving. 🛠️🚗⚡

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