ISO 18542:2012 – Road Vehicles – Standardized Access to Automotive Repair and Maintenance Information (RMI) focuses on enabling transparent and standardized access to vehicle RMI data across the industry. It comprises two parts:
The standard ensures that independent service providers have fair access to vital vehicle information that is usually held by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), enhancing competition, innovation, and service efficiency in the automotive aftermarket industry.
With growing technological complexity in modern vehicles, timely and structured access to repair and diagnostic information is essential. ISO 18542 is especially crucial for businesses engaged in:
This standard is often a regulatory requirement in the EU and several other regions. Without ISO 18542 alignment, many independent businesses risk losing access to essential RMI, leading to operational challenges and lost business opportunities.
Implementing ISO 18542:2012 through our expert consulting can provide your automotive business with tangible and strategic benefits:
✅ Fair Market Access – Compete with OEM dealers by accessing the same technical data.
✅ Faster Diagnostics – Reduce vehicle servicing time with accurate and readily available RMI.
✅ Regulatory Readiness – Be audit-ready for regions that mandate standardized RMI access.
✅ Boosts Reputation – Build customer trust by demonstrating compliance with global standards.
✅ Supports Innovation – Encourage the development of smart diagnostic tools and AI-based service platforms.
✅ Reduces Downtime – Ensures quick service turnaround by eliminating data delays.
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