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The Commercial Vehicle Magazine from GROUPAUTO

September 2014

NEW MOT TESTING BAYOFFICALLY OPEN

WALDRON COMMERCIALS

TRANSPORTMANAGERRESPONSIBILITIES

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LETTER

Welcome to the third installment of On Route Magazine! We have some great features and competi ti ons from some of the industry’s top suppliers.

Features from Top Truck include; ‘TOP TRUCK technicians lead the way with acredited technicians in every TOP TRUCK Workshop. Waldron Commercials offi cally opened there new MOT testi ng bay and are already seeing the benefi ts from there investment.

Product features and benefi ts from GROUPAUTO’s key approved OE suppliers.

Be sure to enter our giveaway and competi ti ons, follow us on Twitt er and get the most out of On Route by signing up to our monthly email by visiti ng our website today atwww.gtruck.co.uk/onroute and signing up to the e-zine email.

We hope you enjoy the magazine just as much as we enjoyed putti ng it together.

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About Top Truck UK

Top Truck UK is a division of the European workshop programme which provides a comprehensive package designed to provide support for independent garages, enabling them to compete effectively in an increasingly competitive and technical market place.

As part of the programme Top Truck offer a commercial vehicle roadside assistance and recovery programme offering rapid response across the UK and Europe 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.

Benefi ts of the Programme

Apprenticeship ProgrammeWe have recognised the lack of apprentices in the CV garages and have now launched our own apprenticeship programme kindly sponsored by Valeo - this ensures our Top Truck network will always have good quality, well trained technicians in our partner garages.

IRTEC Accreditation ProgrammeAll our garages are currently working towardsall fi tters having IRTEC accreditation.

TOP TRUCK82, bd des Batignolles - 75017 Paris - FRANCETél. : +33 (0)1 53 42 35 35 / Fax : +33 (0)1 42 94 06 78Web : www.carrenoir.com

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10 BTN TURBO

At the forefront with commercial turbos

16 MANN FILTER

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26 BALDWINFILTERS

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14 WALDRON

COMMERCIALSNew MOT testingbay offically open

18 TECHNICIANS

LEAD THE WAY!Accredited

technicians in every Top Truck Workshop

08 industry news

Transport ManagerResponsibilities

22 THE BIG

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ANGLESEY - Holyhead TrucksUnits 10 -15, Mona Industrial Park, Mona, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 4RJ.Tel: 01407 721197 - 24hr Tel: 01407 721197

AYLESBURY - Chambers Engineering LtdWarmstone Lane, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamsh HP18 0NF.Tel: 01296 651380 - 24hr Tel: 01296 651380

BASILDON - Elite Truck & Trailer RepairsSwinbourne Road, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon, SS13 1EF.Tel: 01268 724771 - 24hr Tel: 07887 638016

BOSTON - M.V. Greatrix Vehicle ServicesGreen Haven, Main Road, Stickney, Boston, Lincolshire, PE22 8AE.Tel: 01205 480459 - 24hr Tel: 01205 480459

CARLISLE - OJS CommercialsUnit 3 c/o F Brown, Cardewlees, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6LF.Tel: 01228 712465 - 24hr Tel: 01228 712465

CUMBRIA - Tyson H BurridgeOld Coach Works, Distington, Cumbria, CA14 5XJ.Tel: 01946 830333 - 24hr Tel: 07921 230078

DEVON - Nick Sampson Mechanical Engineering ServicesFair Oak Farm, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4AU.Tel: 01271 376701 - 24hr Tel: 07831 325593

DONCASTER - Hycross (Garage Services Ltd)Bank Side Farm, Hadds Lane, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 4JR.Tel: 01405 740479

FROME - A J ReynoldsUnit 18, Vallis Mills Trading Estate, Frome, BA11 3DTTel: 01373 451383 - 24hr Tel: 07971 972811

GLOUCESTER - Neil Ogden CommercialsMill Place, 90 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SQ.Tel: 01452 506099 - 24hr Tel: 07872 119500

IRELAND - South Shore Marine & Diesel27 Annaloiste Road, Kinnego Marina, Oxford Island, Co Armagh, Ireland, BT66 6NJ. Tel: 02838 341010 - 24hr Tel: 07584906210

IRELAND - Toal Truck Services21-23 Rathtrillick Road, Middletown, Co Armagh, BT60 4HT.Tel: 028 3756 9701 - 24hr Tel: 07525 569701 or 07710 256900

KIDDERMINSTER - AvonlineArthur Drive, Hoo Farm Ind. Estate, Worcester Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7RA. Tel: 01562 519118 - 24hr Tel: 01562 619118

KING’S LYNN - R.B. Trucks LtdStation Yard, Station Road, Stowbridge, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3PH.Tel: 01366 382528 - 24hr Tel: 01366 382528

LONDON - Capital Vehicle Maintenance Ltd207-209 Worton Road, Isleworth, London, Middlesex, TW7 6DS.Tel: 0208 758 0888 - 24hr Tel: 0208 758 0888

MORECAMBE - Heysham Truck ServicesUnit 3, Major Ind Est, Middleton Road, Heysham, Lancashire, LA3 3NT.Tel: 01524 858288 - 24hr Tel: 07802 890789

OLDHAM - HTF Commercial Repairs LtdHTF House, Fields New Road, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8NH.Tel: 0161 785 9691 - 24hr Tel: 07837 854709

PURFLEET - South Eastern CVR LtdUnit C11, Ensign Estate, Botany Way, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1TB.Tel: 01708 860695 - 24hr Tel: 07985 302597 or 07939 136210

RUGBY - John Hadley CommercialsUnit C6, Mitchells Farm, Streight mile, Rugby, CV23 9QQ.Tel: 02476 715400 - 24hr Tel: 07968 753777

ST. AUSTELL - Driveline LtdMolingey Quarry, London Apprentice, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7AP.Tel: 01726 67576 - 24hr Tel: 01726 67576

THORNTON-CLEVELEYS - Hibbert Vehicle ServicesUnit 10, Redmarsh Ind Estate, Thornton, Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4EZ.Tel: 01253 865649 - 24hr Tel: 07852 947183

TREDEGAR - Waldron CommercialsUnit 29, Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate, Tredegar, Gwent, NP22 3AA.Tel: 01495 725310 - 24hr Tel: 07918 197189

WARRINGTON - Haslam Commercial ServicesThe Garage Workshop, Albion Park, Warrington Road, Glazebury, WA3 5PG. Tel: 01925 763478 - 24hr Tel: 01925 763478 or 07738 148885

WORCESTER - Midland Commercials LtdHylton Road Industrial Estate, Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JS.Tel: 01905 429922 - 24hr Tel: 07850 899535

YEOVIL - Lufton CommercialsBoundary Way, Lufton Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HZ.Tel: 01935 410410 - 24hr Tel: 01935 410410

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INDUSTRY NEWSNew model for ATFs to use to assess the impactof new test timesAverage test guide times for the annual testing of heavy vehicles will be changing from 1 July 2014, as a result of the findings of a thorough, independently verified re-timing exercise of heavy vehicle annual testing. The work was carried out to understand the impact on test times of changing technology, test requirements and the migration of testing to an ATF-based delivery model. Nearly 80% of tests are now carried out at ATFs and, with the cessation of testing at DVSA sites continuing, we needed to be sure that the average test guide times remained fair and reasonable.

A total of 1,716 tests were timed at GVTSs and ATFs throughout the

country with the sample selected to include a variety of layouts: drive through, drive in/reverse out and so on. A representative sample of heavy vehicle tests, including trucks, trailers and passenger carrying vehicles of various configurations, were timed during a full test.

The findings showed that testing took no longer at ATFs than at DVSA sites and that average timings for all motor vehicles and the majority of trailers remained unchanged. For 3-axle trailers the average test time increased by 5 minutes and for all PSVs there is a reduction in the average test time of between 5 and 20 minutes dependant on sub class.

The new timings are as follows:

Remember that these are the average test times used to populate DVSA’s booking system and to help you generate an appropriate schedule.

New model for ATFs to use to assess the impact of new test times Average test guide times for the annual testing of heavy vehicles will be changing from 1 July 2014, as a result of the findings of a thorough, independently verified re-‐timing exercise of heavy vehicle annual testing. The work was carried out to understand the impact on test times of changing technology, test requirements and the migration of testing to an ATF-‐based delivery model. Nearly 80% of tests are now carried out at ATFs and, with the cessation of testing at DVSA sites continuing, we needed to be sure that the average test guide times remained fair and reasonable. A total of 1,716 tests were timed at GVTSs and ATFs throughout the country with the sample selected to include a variety of layouts: drive through, drive in/reverse out and so on. A representative sample of heavy vehicle tests, including trucks, trailers and passenger carrying vehicles of various configurations, were timed during a full test. The findings showed that testing took no longer at ATFs than at DVSA sites and that average timings for all motor vehicles and the majority of trailers remained unchanged. For 3-‐axle trailers the average test time increased by 5 minutes and for all PSVs there is a reduction in the average test time of between 5 and 20 minutes dependant on sub class. The new timings are as follows:

Guide to new heavy vehicle test times

Vehicle group Current (minutes)

New (minutes)

Difference (minutes)

Motor vehicle 2 axle 40 40 0 Motor vehicle 3 axle 45 45 0 Motor vehicle 4 axle 55 55 0 Trailer 1 axle 20 20 0 Trailer 2 axle 25 25 0 Trailer 3 axle 25 30 5 PSV small <23 seats 50 45 -‐5 PSV medium 24 to 49 seats 70 50 -‐20 PSV medium 24 to 49 seats with seatbelts 70 55 -‐15 PSV large 50+ seats 70 55 -‐15 PSV large 50+ seats with seatbelts 70 65 -‐5 Remember that these are the average test times used to populate DVSA’s booking system and to help you generate an appropriate schedule.

Renew yourtax disc online

From 1 October 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on a vehicle windscreen.

To drive or keep a vehicle on the road you will still need to get vehicle tax and DVLA will continue to send you a renewal reminder when your vehicle tax is due to expire.You can apply online to tax your vehicle using the 16 digit reference number from your vehicle tax renewal reminder (V11) or 11 digit reference number from your log book (V5C).

Renew onlineDVLA has been hard at work to make renewing your tax disc online a simpler, clearer and faster process.

At the end of February, they launched a public beta version of the Renew a tax disc service.

Now, beta has entered a new phase as DVLA prepares for it to become the main way to pay for Vehicle Excise Duty (the official name for the tax disc).They’ve al-ready started to see an increase in users and will be monitoring how well the beta service performs.

Use the beta service to renew your vehicle tax, and your experience will help DVLA to make this system simpler, clearer and faster to use.


INDUSTRY NEWSTransport manager responsibilitiesTransport managers have a unique role. You work for an operator to ensure that its vehicles are roadworthy and drivers comply with traffic and drivers’ hours rules. At the same time you are also responsible to the wider public, through the traffic commissioner, for ensuring that your operator is compliant. That’s why traffic commissioners value the role so highly and always remind operators how important you are.

The job can be demanding and looking after compliance standards for an operator’s fleet and their drivers is a challenge. So traffic commissioners know how hard transport managers are working when your operator gets a satisfactory visit from DVSA.

For some operators though, things can go badly wrong. When it does, their transport manager will also usually be called before the traffic commissioner at the public inquiry.

But Traffic Commissioner Nick Denton is finding that transport managers are sometimes failing to turn up to explain shortcomings, which almost inevitably makes things worse. Transport managers who haven’t turned up have given many excuses – including one who had ‘work commitments’, even though being at the public inquiry was vital to his duties as transport manager. Some don’t even give a reason. Traffic Commissioners are keen to promote the role and work of transport managers and tackle those who don’t meet the standards or who don’t spend the necessary time with their operators.

Traffic Commissioners have used their powers to take away the professional competence and good repute of

transport managers who flout the rules and ignore their obligations, preventing them from working in the whole of the European Union. Bans can range from a few months to an indefinite period. Commissioners can also tell transport managers to take specific action before they can work again – such as re-sitting their transport manager CPC examination.

To get an insight into the knowledge and responsibilities of the role, Mr Denton recently took the CPC exam and gained his standard international transport manager qualification.

Mr Denton was impressed by the large body of knowledge which transport managers are expected to master and apply.

In most cases, transport managers admit when things have gone wrong or tell the traffic commissioner about the problems they are having. This allows the traffic commissioners to work with the transport manager to help them to learn from their experience and identify a solution for the future.

With help from industry representatives, DVSA has developed an Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) report that helps operators to better understand their scores.

The report is available in a number of different formats, alongside the existing Annual Test and Roadside Encounter reports. Once you have registered for our reports service, you will be able to see the scores for all of your licences and request a report for any one of them. Once requested, we would seek to email your bespoke report within 48 hours.

Improve your compliance rating using your OCRS report


Prompted by tougher Euro emissions legislati on and the conti nual need to reduce operati ng costs, commercial vehicle turbochargers are evolving fast. Keeping right up to speed with them is the world’s largest independent turbo distributor BTN Turbo.

Rapid supply“We started our business with commercial vehicle turbochargers, more than 40 years ago,” said BTN Turbo MD Mark Dickinson, “and commercials remain a key part of what we do.” Understanding the need for rapid supply to minimise operati ng downti me, BTN keeps over 18,000 turbos in stock for despatch to factors across the UK. They’re supplied with a free FitKit, including all the parts required to fi t straight from the box, plus an oil fi lled pre-priming injector.

Comprehensive support“We distribute turbos from all the major brands, including Holset and BorgWarner. But our service doesn’t stop at sending them out; we provide technical support and

advice, via our website at www.btnturbo.com and our helpline on 01895 466666.”

Holset technologySuch knowledge can be invaluable as turbos grow more complex. Holset has developed its HE200 series variable geometry turbos for greater durability in the arduous operati ng conditi ons encountered by small trucks and LCVs. Holset’s ‘sliding wall’ technology fi xes the nozzle and vanes and instead moves the shroud surrounding them. This ensures exhaust gas pulses are absorbed by a robust turbocharger housing, rather than the nozzle and vanes. It reduces wear, uses fewer moving parts and increases service life.

BorgWarner developmentsMeanwhile BorgWarner is supplying its new B-series turbos for Mercedes-Benz medium-duty commercial engines. The B-series incorporates advances such as ti tanium compressor wheels and electronic actuators for wastegate and turbine bypass control. It also

integrates much of the exhaust manifold into the turbine housing, for improved thermodynamics, compact packaging and simpler installati on.

Reassuring warrantyWith commercial vehicle turbos becoming increasingly sophisti cated, fl eet managers and owner operators will be reassured by BTN Turbo’s two year warranty on all turbos it supplies. This is enhanced by BTN’s famous No-Quibble warranty for diesel heavy commercials: if a unit supplied by BTN Turbo fails, for whatever reason, within one year of purchase, BTN will replace or repair it free: no fuss, no delay.

However fast the turbocharger market moves, BTN Turbo will be at the forefront, servicing the needs and easing the load for commercial vehicle operators.

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You can fi nd more informati on on the BTN Turbo website: www.btnturbo.com, and if you’d like to talk to an expert, call BTN Turbo on 01895 46666.


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Another practical benefit that the group provides to its workshops, and one which Waldron Commercials were quick to pick up on, is the business insurance package that the group has negotiated with Boswell Insurance. This agreement allows Top Truck workshops to purchase insurance cover at a far more competitive rate than they would

be able to as a stand alone business and that fact obviously helps the business with its overall market competitiveness.

Ensuring that the technicians on the workshop floor are fully proficient with the latest vehicle technology is a vital ingredient of running a successful and well respected service and repair business, but access to the training required to attain and maintain these skills is sometimes not as easy to find as it should be.

Through GROUPAUTO however, this stumbling block is also removed as it has developed a comprehensive training programme, which is delivered through highly respected

organisations and arranged on members’ behalf by their supplying G-Truck factor. This ensures that technicians have both the latest information and regular instruction, which is a major asset to the workshop and another benefit that Waldron Commercials has embraced whole-heartedly.

With the support of its Top Truck membership, allied to the clear entrepreneurial spirit within the business, Waldron Commercials has been able to develop and grow its business and as a result has recently invested £150,000 to have a VOSA authorised testing facility installed to enable it to carry out MOT testing.


The investment is expected to deliver a 30% plus increase in business turnover because pre-installation, profitable MOT work had to be redirected to the closest MOT facility, which was some way off. However, with the opening of an onsite MOT testing operation it is not only Waldron Commercials who receive the benefits. Clearly it has now gained access to substantial revenue generating opportunities, but the fleet and owner operators in the local area have also benefitted, as they no longer have to waste unproductive time and incur the cost of the fuel to visit an MOT facility elsewhere for their MOT test requirements.

Waldron Commercials has also invested in the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) Workshop Accreditation scheme, which is another initiative that is supported by Top Truck.

IRTE believes in promoting competence, best practice and safety in the workplace, as well as recognising and addressing the needs of those working in the transport industry. As a result of this, IRTE and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) are now working together to deliver IRTE Workshop Accreditation, an independent accreditation scheme designed to measure the procedures of independent workshops against those set by major industry stakeholders.

This scheme enables maintenance providers, such as Waldron Commercials, to demonstrate their competence and excellence whilst allowing operators and manufacturersto choose workshops that have been independently assessed to IRTE’s quality-assured standards. The scheme provides an independent benchmark and enables them to make easy and informed decisions, whilst also increasing the overall standard of vehicle repair.

With the support of Top Truck, Waldron Commercials has been able to commit to the IRTE scheme and train its staff to go that extra mile and provide a level of customer service that has made a real difference to the business; its customers have witnessed the commitment to their needs the company is dedicated to deliver.

Its proactive attitude to training and accreditation is also replicated in its apprenticeship programme, which is another opportunity that would be far more challenging without the support of the Top Truck programme. Top Truck has joined forces with Valeo, one of the group’s approved suppliers, to create a programme that really works for the Top Truck network.

With Valeo’s involvement, one of the problems normally associated with

apprenticeships, namely their cost, has been largely resolved, as it has underwritten much of the cost to the individual Top Truck outlet. The programme is run in conjunction with The Manchester College and at its conclusion, the apprentice will leave with an IMI level 3 qualification in HGV maintenance and repair.

The course comprises a combination of on the job training, which takes place during a normal working week in the Top Truck workshop, in this case at Waldron Commercials and college-based study, which is undertaken at the college in a six-week block.

The combination of block release study at the college, along with on-going assessment through site visits to observe the apprentice in the workplace with their employer,ensures that on qualifying, the apprentices are fully equipped and have the necessary skills to provide a valuable contribution to the support-ing business.

Top Truck, it does exactly what it says: help independent CV workshops like Waldron Commercials be the best in the business.

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According to a warning issued by the European Environment Agency, “Parti culate matt er is the air pollutant that poses the greatest health risk to people in Europe.”The latest fi ndings by the German Federal Environmental Agency on parti culate polluti on in Germany and the associated hazards are also alarming. When it comes to road traffi c, the priority is therefore to protect occupants of cars and commercial vehicles as well as bus passengers from polluted outside air. Filter manufacturer MANN+HUMMEL has consequently developed a new generati on of cabin fi lters which ensures almost 100% removal of even the ti niest parti cles, which are parti cularly hazardous to health. The company also supplies modern parti culate fi lters to the independent aft ermarket under the MANN-FILTER brand name.

The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has calculated that, on average, some 47,000 people die prematurely in Germany every year as a result of parti culate polluti on. It warns that air polluti on can result in acute respiratory disease, heart and lung disease or lung cancer. “The parti culate limit value was only exceeded at around 3% of all measuring stati ons, This fi gure appears low, but it doesn’t refl ect the actual hazard posed to human health by parti culate matt er, parti cularly if

we take into account the much more stringent recommendati ons issued by the World Health Organizati on (WHO),” says UBA Vice-President Thomas Holzmann. The WHO has recommended much lower parti culate limit values than the EU for many years. According to the latest UBA fi ndings, the WHO’s guideline value for parti cles smaller than 10 microns (PM10) was exceeded at almost 51% of all measuring stati ons in Germany in 2013.

The smaller the parti cle, the greater the hazard to health Parti culate matt er (PM) is a term which refers to ti ny parti cles in the air which do not immediately sink to the ground but remain suspended in the atmosphere for a period of ti me. These are produced, for example, through brake and tyre dust on roads, or from domesti c heati ng systems. The smaller the parti cle, the greater the health hazard. “The problem is that small parti cles penetrate deeper into the airways than larger parti cles. This means that they reach areas where they cannot be breathed out again,” explains the UBA. Parti cles with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) can thus penetrate deep into the lungs. Ultra-fi ne parti cles can even enter the bloodstream via the pulmonary alveoli.

Vehicle occupants protected by parti culate fi lters from MANN-FILTER The global market leader in fi ltrati on products, MANN+HUMMEL, is taking the latest fi ndings about the health

hazards of parti culate matt er very seriously. To protect

vehicle occupants, the company has developed

cabin fi lters equipped with the latest-generati on, highly

effi cient fi lter media. The

numerous cabin fi lters which can be relied on to trap parti culate matt er include the “CUK 26 009” combined fi lter and the “CU 26 009” parti cle fi lter, which can be used as an alternati ve in certain vehicle models. MANN-FILTER supplies both parti cle and combined fi lters in original equipment quality to the independent aft ermarket.

A vehicle’s venti lati on system acts like a vacuum cleaner, drawing in polluted outside air. Around 540,000 litres enter a car interior every hour. It is therefore essenti al to use a cabin fi lter to thoroughly purify this outside air in order to protect the health of vehicle occupants. This holds true parti cularly in the case of frequent car travellers, those who suff er from allergies and children. The latest-generati on cabin fi lters from MANN-FILTER ensure that the incoming air is purifi ed parti cularly thoroughly. The smallest parti cles with a diameter of 1.0 micron, which are parti cularly hazardous to health, are removed enti rely by the “CU 26 009” parti cle fi lter for example, and removed with an eff ecti veness of 99% by the “CUK 26 009” combined fi lter. By way of comparison, these parti cles are up to 70 ti mes smaller than the thickness of a human hair. Parti cle fi lters trap solid parti cles such as parti culate matt er or pollen, whereas combined fi lters incorporate an acti vated carbon layer which means that they can also eliminate harmful gases such as ozone and benzene, as well as unpleasant odours. It is normally easy to upgrade to a combined fi lter.

In the course of normal use, however, the fi lter medium gradually becomes clogged. To maintain proper air purifi cati on, the cabin fi lter should therefore be replaced once a year or every 15,000 kilometres at the latest.

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Of the many benefits that members of the Top Truck independent garage network receive, few have been as popular as the Institute of Road Transport Engineers’ (IRTE) irtec Licensing Scheme, as the 75 Top Truck technicians now accredited to the scheme testifies.

Launched because it recognised the need for those working in the industry to prove their competence, the IRTE pioneered the irtec Licensing Scheme for technicians and mechanics. An irtec licence certifies the skills and safety of these technicians and has been widely embraced by members as it provides an excellent method of ensuring the consistent standard of their staff and assists with their individual professional development.

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The Vehicle Inspection Technician assessment, which is open to all technicians with three years industrial experience or a Level 3 S/NVQ (or an equivalent qualification) and a minimum of a year’s experience in a relevant industrial environment.

The Vehicle Inspection Technician route is a suitable competence accreditation for technicians that carry out vehicle inspections and scheduled maintenance on a

day-to-day basis, the practical assessment element of which includes the full inspection of the vehicle and an online theory test and therefore provides a robust framework to showcase the technical abilities of the candidate.

With the help of the Manchester College, who carry out the assessments on behalf of GROUPAUTO, Top Truck now has accredited technicians in all of its 25

garages and as this is an on going initiative, all new garages signing up to the Top Truck programme will have to commit their technicians to becoming accredited within six months of joining the scheme.

HCV garages interested in becoming part of the Top Truck network should contact Martin Sangster at GROUPAUTO on 07920573548 or e-mail their enquiry to [email protected]

The benefits that irtec licensing accreditation provides to Top Truck Workshop and their technicians are many and include the following:

Workshops

• Highlights a commitment to compliance and standards

• Identifies any staff training requirements

• Maintains a high level of technical skill in the workforce

• Boosts customer confidence in the quality of the work undertaken

• Provides a competitive advantage

• Assists with the development of staff

Technicians

• Recognised as competent professionals

• Gain new skills and the latest technical expertise

• Proof of genuine technical competence

• Demonstrates a commitment to individual professional development

• Appear on the irtec licensing register


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lamp range features on the front cover image of this issue (Sep) of On Route magazine?

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Schaeffler offers a complete and effective package to help fleets reduce their costs.

LuK brings you one of the most comprehensive ranges of CV clutches available, whilst our Power Steering Pumps are a genuine OE alternative to the main dealer part.

FAG manufactures OE quality tapered roller bearings, hubs and insert units - not forgetting the ingenious Repair Insert Unit (RIU) repair solution that can save on downtime and labour costs.

Don’t forget that INA OE Tensioners and Transmission bearings are also available for many CV applications.

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LED Autolamps’ commitment to research and design has firmly placed them as one of the industry forerunners in LED lighting for commercial vehicles. Their extensive product offering is unsurpassed for quality and reliability, and their large portfolio continues to expand with the regular introduction of new products to the range.

LED Autolamps utilise the latest technologies to keep their products ahead of the pack, producing original and innovative lamp designs with key focus on effective functionality and low power-consumption – ultimately leading to high quality, cost effective lighting solutions for the end user.

‘Push & Stick’In addition to developing their lamps for optimal ‘on-road’ operation, LED also design with a key focus on the usability of their products within the workshop. With emphasis on simplicity of installation, LED have released a series of lamp ranges featuring a new, innovative mounting system with a simple ‘3-step fitting’ process - achieving a screw-less fastening which is incredibly strong and secure. Step 1. Drill three holes

Step 2. Peel back tape

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Secure, screw-less fastening!

The mounting system features serrated plugs which are specially designed to clip within the edges of the drilled hole, creating a secure fixture without the need for the lamp to be bolted to the vehicle body from the other side. The high-strength 3M

bonding tape then creates a permanent ‘weld’ between the lamp and the vehicle body, which is fully resistant to water and will remain strong for the life of the vehicle.

The ‘Push & Stick’ system is currently available on three of LEDs latest lamp ranges, the EU140 ‘Hamburger’ rear combination lamp range, and the EU38 and 37 series marker lamps – which all come with a standard five year warranty, and are fully ECE and EMC approved.

The Benefits of LED Vehicle Lighting:Low power consumption: Up to 90% less than traditional bulb lighting.Longevity:service life exceeding 50,000 hours, compared to 500 hours for a typical bulb.Durability: LEDs are a solid state lighting technology and contain no loose or moving parts, making them highly resistant to shock and vibration.Highly efficient: over 90% of energy emitted is usable light, with almost no heat loss at all.Environment: clean to produce and around 90% recyclable material used.Whole life costs reduced: maintenance and servicing costs are minimalised as no bulb changes are required – completely service free.Safety: risk of blown bulbs is eliminated, reducing police/VOSA interest, and improving the safety of your vehicle.Performance: LEDs offer a faster rise to full light intensity, compared to traditional bulb lighting, which gives increased safety benefits with regards to a faster stop light function.

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LED Autolamps are a leading manufacturer and supplier of an extensive range of European certi fi ed LED lighti ng soluti ons for commercial and heavy-duty vehicles, fl eets, van converters, mobile-workshops and uti lity vehicles.

The company’s commitment to research, development and innovati ve product design has fi rmly placed LED Autolamps as one of the industry’s fastest growing companies specialising in solid-state vehicle lighti ng.

The benefi ts of LED vehicle lighti ng are now widely understood within the CV industry, with many more vehicle producers and fl eet managers making the switch from traditi onal bulb lighti ng. The savings that can be made through lower power consumpti on and reduced down-ti me are very att racti ve to vehicle owners, and is an essenti al step to make when looking to economise a fl eet.

LED Autolamps only supply LED products and always have done, being one of the original companies to bring this technology to market. Their extensive product portf olio off ers an unparalleled choice of rear trailer lamps, compact combinati on lamps, round and square single functi on lamps, ‘hamburger’ lamps, marker and number plate lamps, interior lamps, work lamps and more…

All LED Autolamps products go through rigorous testi ng procedures during the development process, ensuring the high levels of quality that

LED Autolamps have become known for. Unsurpassed for quality, reliability and ease of fi tment, all LED Autolamps products come with a 3 year, 5 year or lifeti me warranty. In additi on, all products off er ‘sealed for life’ electronics to prevent dirt and moisture ingress (IP67), and 12/24 dual voltage versati lity allows the product range to be applied to an extensive range of diff erent vehicles. All lamps carry full ECE and EMC certi fi cati on for use on European roads.

Service StandardsThis year saw LED expand into a new larger warehousing facility at their European headquarters based near Sutt on-Coldfi eld, Birmingham; which has doubled their available fl oor space - a move fuelled by their commitment to providing ultra-high levels of product availability at all ti mes. This commitment has also been aided by an increase in warehouse and logisti cs staff , ensuring orders can be met with next day delivery as standard.

As an ISO9001(2008) accredited company, LED Autolamps aim to off er excepti onal customer focussed service through effi ciency, responsibility and credibility - and off er distributi on partners high levels of support through technical assistance, ‘on-road’ sales staff and logisti cal support.

products and always have done, being one of the original companies to bring

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Baldwin fuel fi lters currently in use in petroleum-based diesel applicati ons are compati ble withcerti fi ed biodiesel blends up to and including B20. Our laboratory has conducted extensive soak testi ng with various blends of biodiesel. Through this testi ng, we have verifi ed that the materials used in our current fuel fi lters are compati ble with certi fi ed biodiesel blends up to and including B20.

Biodiesel, n. – a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatt y acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, andmeeti ng the requirements of ASTM D 6751.

Biodiesel blend, n. – a blend of biodiesel meeti ng ASTM D 6751 with petroleum-based diesel fueldesignated BXX, where XX is the volume percent of biodiesel.

OverviewBiodiesel is an alternati ve fuel that is rapidly growing in use. However, biodiesel received a bad reputati on

aft er the problems that occurred in Minnesota in 2005 when some states mandated the use of B2 biodiesel blend statewide. One of the problems was very shortfuel fi lter life. Further research revealed that the problems encountered were not due to the use of the biodiesel blend, but rather the use of biodiesel thatdid not meet the ASTM D 6751 specifi cati ons. The use of biodiesel that does not meet specifi cati onsmay cause problems within the fuel system. One false percepti on of biodiesel is that it can be made by simply mixing raw vegetable oil, waste vegetable oil or animal fats with diesel fuel. Due to their high glycerin content, these feed stocksmust be refi ned and catalyzed to make biodiesel that meets the ASTM D 6751 specifi cati on.

Filter PluggingBiodiesel has some solvent properti es and will act as a solvent in the fuel. Blends greater than B20may have enough of a solvent eff ect to break down the varnish deposits

on the walls of the existi ng fuelstorage tanks or fuel systems. The break-down of these varnish deposits will contaminate the fuel with parti culate, which can cause fuel fi lters to plug rapidly. Once the contaminant is removed from thefuel, the fuel fi lter life should return to normal. Biodiesel blends up to B20 should have minimal solvent eff ects on existi ng fuel systems and blends below B5 should have no solvent eff ect above that of regular diesel fuel meeti ng ASTM D 975specifi cati on. Blends of B5 and below should also meet the ASTM D 975 specifi cati ons for diesel fuel.

Filter plugging problems can be prevented by eff ecti vely cleaning storage tanks before introducingbiodiesel. Filter plugging can also be minimized by using low blends of biodiesel and/or ensuring the biodiesel that you are using is from a quality source meeti ng the ASTM D 6751 specifi cati ons. BQ9000 is a quality certi fi cati on that certi fi esbiodiesel suppliers that provide quality biodiesel meeti ng the ASTM D 6751 specifi cati on.

Using High Blends of BiodieselFilters that are used in special applicati ons using high blends of biodiesel, those near B100 orunblended B100, should use solvent resistant materials. Conti nued use of standard rubber materials commonly found on most popular fuel fi lters may result in deteriorati on or swelling of the material, which may result in leaks.

If you have further questi ons please contact our Service Engineering Team at 01268 888170

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