The Salvage Code

The IAEA are processing applications for the code of practice and would advise that since the code has been updated and in fairness to candidates under test currently, we will be testing on the outgoing code until 31st July 2025 when a new question bank will be introduced. The acceptance of the code and all subsequent versions will be a condition of test.

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The Salvage Code is the result of a number of years of engagement with multiple stakeholders including insurers, vehicle manufacturers, affected government departments and agencies, police, the IAEA and the vehicle leasing and salvage operators.

The revised code reflects the increasing complexity of newer vehicles which can make it harder for damaged cars to be safely repaired. It also has a greater focus on the condition of the vehicle rather than repair costs. Changes include:

Replacing previous salvage categories, A, B, C and D with

• A: Scrap

• B: Break

• S: Structurally damaged repairable

• N: Non-structurally damaged repairable

The scope of the code has been increased to include some guidance on motorcycles and quadricycles and was updated in this respect in 2025.
Minimum qualification requirements have been introduced for all individuals who categorise vehicle salvage. Applicants are required to meet the requirements of an Appropriately Qualified Person as defined in the Code of Practice for the Categorisation of Vehicle Salvage. "A comprehensive technical education and training record, relevant to motor vehicle repair." - This is where the relevance for testing underpinning knowledge comes from.