Drivers and passengers are being protected thanks to the success of a partnership between BSI and Thatcham, according to new crash test results.

The series of tests showed that poorly repaired vehicles could make their Euro NCAP safety rating null and void should they be involved in another accident, while cars repaired properly continued to offer optimum protection.

Results showed that a poorly repaired vehicle failed in key areas allowing over 70% more intrusion in to the passenger compartment.

Thatcham teamed up with BSI to ensure that the highest standards of training and repair are established and demonstrated through Kitemark certification.

MIRA performed the crash tests at the request of Thatcham.