5 reasons to use a Ford QVM

Whether you are converting an emergency services vehicle, a 4×4 for a mining site or fitting accessories, consider these reasons to use a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) to do it for you.

There are many benefits to using a Ford QVM for your vehicle conversion, including the peace of mind knowing that regardless of the work being done, full OEM Warranty is retained.

With a growing conversion market, these benefits apply to both the converter and buyer.

5 reasons to use a Ford QVM

What is a Ford QVM?

Ford’s QVM program is an accreditation from Ford Motor Company USA to ensure that the design, manufacturing and quality controls of converted vehicles is strictly maintained.

A Ford QVM accredited vehicle modifier is a company that complies with Ford’s strict safety standards, processes and quality controls. The QVM is obligated to ensure that all vehicle modification comply with published Body Builder guidelines and a host of other requirements to ensure that safety of the vehicle, the driver and the passengers is not compromised in any way.

QVM Rating System

The main emphasis of the QVM program is the evaluation of procedures and build controls, and also includes reviews of the following:

  • Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
  • Quality control
  • Manufacturing process and controls
  • Philosophy on quality and continuous improvement commitment
  • Adherence to Ford guidelines
  • Representative vehicles in process
  • Customer support systems


The QVM assessment process ensures that the aftermarket QVM includes, amongst others, a written quality plan, process inspections, drive tests and customer support in their Quality Plan.

If you need more convincing, here are 5 more reasons why you should use a Ford QVM.

5 more reasons to use a Ford QVM

  1. The Modifier offers a warranty on the items that are non OEM, and Ford continues to warrant the original equipment. QVM participants must offer a warranty for the conversion that matches Ford’s own warranty in terms of mileage and duration and have adequate liability insurance.
  2. All Ford QVM converters have to meet the highest standards in manufacture and quality control, with each area being regularly assessed by Ford. The QVM Engineering Office concentrates on the improvement of the manufacturing process and controls of building a vehicle.
  3. Insurance companies often charge lower rates for QVM vehicles.
  4. QVMs must prove that their converted vehicles have followed Ford’s Body and Equipment Mounting Manual (BEMM) and that they follow quality control processes.
  5. With all of these converted vehicles, you have an even wider choice of vehicles to meet your individual and business needs.

RMAA SA – the only accredited Ford QVM in Africa

RMA Automotive South Africa is a Specialist Vehicle Modifier based in Silverton Pretoria. They are a respected partner of Ford Motor Company SA, assisting with all the aftermarket modifications required for their European export market.

In addition to the high volume work done for Ford Motor Company SA, they are accomplished in fulfilling the vehicle modification requirements of several South African vehicle OEMs, various government departments, NGOs, aid agencies and private sector corporations in various fields such as Mining, Security and Emergency Services.

RMAA SA provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to their clients, through a clear understanding of their requirements and by providing specific solutions that address the challenges they face in their chosen work environment.

Quality assured

From mining to emergency services, a Ford accredited QVM can properly modify the vehicles that you need for a range of different applications, and in the process you can be assured that you will receive a quality end product and retain your Ford Warranty.

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