The IAG Research Centre has a workshop that is equipped with a gravity sled device for conducting RCAR standard Bumper Performance Testing. Facilities also feature purpose-built equipment for evaluating vehicle visibility characteristics and occupant safety.

• To evaluate the design and security characteristics of new vehicles for insurance purposes.
• To negotiate with motor vehicle manufacturers to improve damageability and repairability features of future models to reduce repair costs.
• To conduct Bumper Performance Testing and other forms of low speed crash testing.
• To conduct experiments into aspects of vehicle and occupant safety including head restraint design and driver vision.
• To conduct experiments in repair techniques.
• To monitor trends in parts pricing.
• To provide technical training for IAG Loss Assessors so that they are better able to negotiate repair costs with repairers.

• Motor vehicle and motorcycle repair research.
• Determine repair time benchmarks.
• Damageability studies.
• Car security evaluation (both OEM and aftermarket).
• Vehicle safety research.
• Motor vehicle assessor training.