Vehicle Training Courses

IMI Accredited Vehicle Examination and Investigation Course

IMI Accredited Vehicle Examination and Investigation Course

Dates of next courses:
Tue 18th - Thur 20th Feb 2025 (Location: Datatag HQ)

The Datatag Vehicle Examination Course has been designed to equip those undertaking it with all the essential knowledge which will allow them to complete a comprehensive and detailed examination of all manners of vehicles. The course will ensure attendees come away with vital skills in vehicle construction and dating methods and students will be equipped with the wisdom and professional judgement to tackle the most complex vehicle examinations whilst setting out a structured plan helping them to obtain the right outcome. 

In addition students will take away the knowledge and understanding to recognise false plates, fake VIN's and false paperwork as well as an understanding of DVLA methods, theft techniques, commonly used tools and the complexity of vehicle crime. On completion of the course they will have gained all the essential skills and qualities required to become a Qualified Stolen Vehicle Examiner (QSVE). 

Successful students will be offered ongoing support by the trainer and will be updated on new and current trends.

Price Per Student - £599 + VAT / (IMI registration £74)

Please email our Police Liaison and Training Team on plt@datatag.co.uk for more information or to book your place.



Pete Wilson

Instructor - Pete Wilson

Peter spent the last 14 years working with Greater Manchester Police as the Supervisor of the Vehicle Examination Unit and has extensive experience with the Datatag product range.

Peters’ role involves working with the northern police forces and providing training on how to use Datatag and CESAR systems to identify vehicles. 

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Testimonials

PC D Preece (Northants Police) - "A great course, very well delivered. Very informative and provides a good grounding for stolen vehicle examiners."

PC D Davies (Dyfed Powys Police) - "Very knowledgeable and very helpful."

PC S Rourke (Northants Police) - "Knowledgeable trainer delivering a well structured course."

PC P West (Northants Police) - "Pete was very clear, extremely knowledgeable, deals with questions as they arise, doesn't phase him like some trainers. Really clear product (course content) comprehensive course - Lovely bloke!."

PC Rice (Northants Police) - "Very Knowledgeable and approachable. Friendly, great teaching style."

PC Mason (Northants Police) - "Fantastic insight into the world of Vehicle Examination!"

PS Matthews (Devon and Cornwall Police) - "Very thorough and knowledgeable. Looking forward to putting this knowledge into practice."

PS Jeskins (Northants Police) - "A very informative course, a great starting point in examining stolen vehicles, well structured and well delivered."

PC Andy Turner - "Very useful content delivered in the course. It helps that the trainer can relate the content to previous direct experience of examining stolen vehicles."

Neil Whitehouse - "Extremely knowledgeable training, having many years experience as a Police Officer is obvious and advantageous."

Will Durant (Sussex Police) - "Very good course, lots of useful information, hints and tips. Well delivered, relaxed and friendly. Pete was great as a trainer."

PC Mathew Houghton (Leicestershire Police)"Both Vince and Pete are extremely knowledgeable and passionate. This made the training a pleasure and easy to understand."

Lee Davies (DVLA) - "Very well presented, trainer was very knowledgeable and approachable."

Natasha Jones (DVLA) - "Everything was explained very well."

Natalie Burns (DVLA) - "The course was very helpful."

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