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Finally, we know you haven’t started yet, but we need to tell you about the Post Build Inspection now, due to
availability at our service centres and the time it takes to get you a slot. Plan ahead!
What is the Post Build Inspection? This is a free service oered by all Caterham service centres which we
wholeheartedly recommend you take up on prior to your IVA test. It ensures that your car is correctly
assembled and is road-worthy. All safety and operational aspects of your Seven will be checked, concluding
in a road test. This will enable us to advise you of any corrective work that may be required (which we will be
happy to carry out for you*). It is important to note that this is not the same as the IVA test and whilst every
eort will be made to ensure your car passes, there is NO GUARANTEE of a first time IVA pass.
*Obviously any additional work is not for free, but we will speak to you first so you can decide whether you
want to pay us to do the corrections or you want to do them yourself.
REMEMBER: Post Build Inspection slots are in high demand at our service centres and there may be a
two-month lead time at busy times, so please check on availability and book ahead!
All our service centres will be able to oer you a Post Build Inspection and IVA service, where they take the
car to IVA on your behalf. This tends to increase the likelihood of a first time pass and means you don’t need
to take a day out to endure the test, which is beyond dull.
As a guide, the Post Build Inspection through to registration can take around 6 weeks to complete.