Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. (ATDS) has been in the automotive business after new ownership from Olsen Engineering, Inc. since 1989. For over 30 years, ATDS has performed a high-volume of automotive tests for top tier automotive manufacturers and numerous renowned companies. ATDS began as a vehicle emissions testing organization that focused on excellence in serving the automotive industry. Since then, the company has grown to include over 300 employees located in five permanent and various temporary locations.
Services
Light-Duty Durability Mileage Accumulation - We test passenger cars, light to heavy duty trucks, and motorcycles using both public roads and automotive proving grounds. We are also ready to conduct your mileage accumulation test program, whether for ten or ten million miles. Our durability testing meets regulatory requirements for both engineering analysis and warranty issues.
Explore ATDS' full-service emissions and range testing capabilities. Equipped with two SHEDs, an AWD dynamometer, canister loading stations, and bench analyzers, we are also able to be flexible with the type of testing you require. Our services are perfect for both homologation and compliance testing as well as special engineering tests.
ATDS provides qualified contract personnel to automotive proving grounds, technical centers and testing laboratories through the United States. Our background as an emissions and durability testing firm give us valuable insight into who and what is required to get the job done. As an outgrowth of our historical vehicle emissions testing and durability testing businesses, we understand the automotive testing industry and can locate, train and supervise personnel with highly relevant skill sets.Our #1 goal is to create a safe working environment for all aspects of our practice.
ATDS can locate and procure the vehicles or components you require. Depending on what is required for your manufacturer in-use compliance (CAP2000, IUMPR) reporting, ATDS can provide assistance in any phase of the procurement process. This includes anything from eligibility screening telephone interviews, vehicle pick-up, emissions testing, component harvesting, vehicle restoration and return.
Reviews (10)
Frank Vargas
Jun 16, 2022
Treats test drivers like trash. Also if you are hired. Take a photo of every single paper you turn in to them. For about 2yrs of being employed here I was probably the most punctual and least likely to call off. While others has multiple accidents/tickets with test vehicle. Got into an accident that could've killed me and the other driver caused by an issue myself and others were reporting with our test vehicles at least 100 times and they fired me the very next day while trying to crookedly get me to sign off like I quit.
For the they receive from their clients they should be ashamed. Also if you happen to pay child support and want it to be automatically deducted from your paycheck. They charged me $90-$100 each time.
For the they receive from their clients they should be ashamed. Also if you happen to pay child support and want it to be automatically deducted from your paycheck. They charged me $90-$100 each time.
Mark Lopez
Jun 04, 2022
Honestly there's really no management system in place, last time I was there almost a year ago, I was hired as a "driver" and ended up being a maintenance guy under some dude hired by them. The women upstairs are all over the place. Talking about men, or my old manager talking about hitting up dispensary and getting FTP gifts. If I were the man who owns/runs this testing facility, I'd definitely run through the whole staff and hire people who will act professional, not talk about their stash bag from the previous week.
Katrina Jacob
Mar 28, 2022
Tim Miller
Dec 05, 2019
ATDS contacted our family about doing some testing on a 2014 Nissan Altima we owned. Due to their testing, Nissan replaced the faulty CVT transmission. After replacement, the car continued to exhibit issues with the CVT, though Nissan stated their diagnostic computer could not identify a problem on repeated diagnostic attempts. We contacted ATDS for advice and they assisted us in getting the situation rectified. ATDS personnel, specifically Kathy and Patti, were trustworthy, professional, responsive, and timely in their communications and served as a strong advocate in this situation.
We are impressed with the effort they made to help us and we are extremely grateful for their assistance in dealing with a frustrating situation. We give ATDS the highest recommendation.
We are impressed with the effort they made to help us and we are extremely grateful for their assistance in dealing with a frustrating situation. We give ATDS the highest recommendation.
Jason
Jun 29, 2019
Sean McDonald
Jun 12, 2019
Oswin Vandenbossche
Mar 11, 2019
We got our truck back after 6 weeks of emission testing in Michigan, and it was returned just the way it was picked up. Everyone we worked with from Patti in the office to the drivers that brought the rental car were great! They were very pleasant, accommodating, and easy to deal with. Thanks for everything and keep up the impressive work your doing!
Ryan Wong
Jan 19, 2019
This place is hands-down the best place to test your vehicle and aftermarket components for certification for the American market. Their communication with the California Air Resource Board appears seamless, allowing them to expedite what is usually a long and drawn-out process in dealing with government agencies.
Jon Hollmann
Feb 04, 2018
Shawn F.
Jun 08, 2017
This company drove my car without my knowledge over 100 miles each way to their testing facility. They never told me they would be driving my car. I did not give them permission to drive my car, and I was not there when they picked up my car, so I had not idea they were driving it and not towing it. They only told me they would pick it up and put it on a dyno to check emissions.
A few days after my car was returned, I received a ticket in the mail that was issued while their driver was driving my car, again without my knowledge. They accept no responsibility for the ticket and I am forced to pay for it. I have to take two days off of work to get this ticket taken care of as well. With everything I have to do to get the ticket resolved, I will be out at least $1000 minimum.
I would never trust this company again with anything, as they do not accept responsibility for their actions. Hopefully they get shut down before they cause any problems for other people.
A few days after my car was returned, I received a ticket in the mail that was issued while their driver was driving my car, again without my knowledge. They accept no responsibility for the ticket and I am forced to pay for it. I have to take two days off of work to get this ticket taken care of as well. With everything I have to do to get the ticket resolved, I will be out at least $1000 minimum.
I would never trust this company again with anything, as they do not accept responsibility for their actions. Hopefully they get shut down before they cause any problems for other people.
