Vehicle identity and homologation services
Industry approved VIN plate and Certificate of Conformity services for guaranteed compliance.
Since 2001 we have supplied the automotive industry with
more than 80,000 VIN identification labels
Trusted Compliance Support for Automotive Manufacturers
We deliver secure and compliant identity solutions for vehicles at every key production stage, including statutory plates for OEMs, multi-stage builds, conversions, and imports.
Retainagroup also manages Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) to ensure vehicles meet regulatory standards and are correctly documented.
Secure vehicle identity solutions
Trusted by manufacturers. Respected by law enforcement and police. Proven by results.
VIN label services
Secure, traceable OEM and replacement VIN plates and labels to prevent fraud and ensure compliance.
Certificates of Conformity (CoCs)
Official Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) to prove vehicles meet regulatory standards, ensuring smooth imports, conversions and registrations.
Type approval & documentation
Manage approval documents and identity records, ensuring authenticity and easy verification.
ISR registration & traceability
All identity data is securely recorded on the ISR, providing 24/7 verification and lifetime traceability.
Compliance and crime prevention
Vehicle identity solutions including VIN plates, type‑approval labels and Certificates of Conformity, form a critical defence against fraud, cloning and regulatory non‑compliance. When these identifiers are securely linked to the International Security Register (ISR), every vehicle becomes traceable throughout its lifecycle, giving police, insurers, manufacturers and dealerships instant 24/7 verification.
For OEMs, import centres and dealerships, robust identity services minimise fraud exposure, streamline regulatory approvals and protect brand integrity. Insurers gain reliable records and faster claim validation, while customers benefit from the assurance that their vehicle’s identity is authenticated, secure and fully compliant with industry and legal standards.
Lifetime traceability
Instant verification
Clear proof of ownership
Anti-tamper markings
Reduce fraud risk
Compliance
Vehicle plate and Vehicle Type Approval services
To facilitate the registration of new vehicles, Retainagroup can supply Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) Labels that meet regulatory standards.
When original VIN plates are damaged, lost, or tampered with, we can promptly supply secure replacement VINs through strict auditing and compliance procedures. Each replacement is traceable and OEM authorised, safeguarding against fraud and maintaining compliance.
Retainagroup will collaborate with manufacturers to establish a secure ordering system, accessible only to authorised dealers and repairers. This guarantees that only official replacements are issued, safeguarding brand identity and reducing the risk of counterfeit products.
Vehicle identity Certificates of Conformity (CoCs)
A Certificate of Conformity confirms that a vehicle complies with all required regulatory and environmental standards. Retainagroup offers secure CoCs that assist importers, manufacturers, and dealerships in completing registrations efficiently, avoiding compliance issues, and giving buyers confidence in vehicle authenticity. Each document can be linked to the International Security Register (ISR) for enhanced traceability and fraud protection.
FAQs
Vehicle identity solutions include unique VIN plates, type approval labels and Certificates of Conformity (CoCs)
Regulations such as ISO 3779 state that a manufacturer's VIN label must be permanently affixed, tamper-evident, and utilise a specific font height to prevent fraud. Our replacement labels are engineered to meet these exact compliance metrics for certified transport manufacturers.
Regulations such as ISO 3779 state that a manufacturer's VIN label must be permanently affixed, tamper-evident, and utilise a specific font height to prevent fraud. Our replacement labels are engineered to meet these exact compliance metrics for certified transport manufacturers.
We provide secure CoCs that support importers, manufacturers and dealerships in completing registrations smoothly, avoiding compliance issues and giving buyers confidence in vehicle authenticity.
At the manufacture stage.
Each vehicle has a unique code, which is stamped on various parts of the vehicle, so that once checked, it can be established that the vehicle is correct and hasn't been passed off as another, or built from multiple vehicles.
The vehicle ID tells you exactly what vehicle it should be.
Only vehicles that are compliant can be given a genuine ID.
Markings are permanent and designed to last the lifetime of the asset. They are tamper-resistant and cannot be removed without visible damage, which helps in both theft deterrence and identification.
All VIN plates are registered and can be verified by official bodies such as the DVLA.
The International Security Register (ISR) is a secure database used by police, insurers, and the public to instantly verify and trace marked components and support the recovery of stolen vehicles and other valuable items. Since 1991, the ISR has played a critical role in crime prevention, asset recovery, and successful prosecutions.
Data hosted securely in-house with nothing stored in the cloud.
BAB ISO/IEC 27001:2022
BAB Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015
All Retainagroup staff are vetted/screened to BS7858 levels, including Criminal Records Bureau checks.
Please visit this page on our website: https://www.retainagroup.com/theisr.html
Yes - it can be replaced but needs to be be done by an authorised person or company such as a dealership.
Yes we work with them to mark windows and/or valuable parts using a range of methods, including bespoke laser units, stencil & proprietary fluids, electrolysis, and ultra-destruct labels.
Yes - we provide the labels they need to mark cars and issue VIN / Vehicle ID.
Yes - vehicles can be marked by importers ready for sale
Get in touch
You can use the form to request a callback, or call our UK-based team directly today.
International Security Register (ISR) 24/7: +44 (0)1233 333000
Sales & General: +44 (0)1233 504167
Email: info@retainagroup.com
Unit 5, St John’s Court,
Foster Road, Ashford Business Park,
Ashford, Kent,
TN24 0SJ,
United Kingdom
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