How is a typical commercial vehicle inspection carried out?
Vehicle safety inspection follows a pre defined route around the vehicle designed to minimise labour time without compromising the integrity of the inspection . Vehicle safety inspection should not be confused with vehicle servicing .
The safety inspection provides condition monitoring of vehicle components to decide if a vehicle is roadworthy.
A typical hgv safety inspection commences with visual inspection of manufacturers and DTP vehicle identification plates to confirm vehicle details.
Relevant vehicle details may be noted on the vehicle maintenance inspection form together with date of inspection and recorded mileage.
Vehicle defects are noted on the inspection form as the examination takes place . Any defect present affecting vehicle operation may be graded by importance as:
A: requiring immediate attention
B: requiring attention when spare time permits
C: item to be kept under observation.
Appropriate remedial repair work can then be carried out as necessary.

Service maintenance such as Oil and filter change, greasing etc may be carried out at similar times to safety inspection but should be viewed as a seperate operation.

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