How to Book Automotive Testing Equipment: A Step-by-Step Guide

Booking automotive test equipment through a specialist B2B marketplace is fundamentally different from procuring through a vendor. This guide walks you through the RIGS & Roads process — from finding the right rig to securing facility access.

Step 1: Search by engineering specs, not category Start with parametric filters: voltage range, torque output, temperature envelope, chamber volume. Broad category searches return too many results. Narrow by the specific standard you need to validate against — ISO 16750, CISPR 25, LV 124, etc.

Step 2: Submit a booking request Select your test window and submit a request with a brief test plan overview. At this stage, the facility identity remains hidden — you see capabilities, region, and pricing only.

Step 3: Compliance gating Once the host approves your request, the platform will prompt you to complete compliance requirements: NDA signing, certificate of insurance upload, and liability waiver. All timestamped and stored in-platform.

Step 4: Gain access After compliance is complete, the full facility address and contact details are revealed. You're cleared to schedule and conduct your test session.

Tips for faster approval: - Upload a one-page test plan PDF at the request stage - Ensure your COI names the facility operator as additional insured - Confirm your equipment configuration matches the rig's rated capacity