Q I Operate A Number Of Diesel-engined

30cwt vans on shortand long-distance work. Do you consider that replacing the belt-driven fans with an electrically driven type would be worth while? Specifically would the......

A If A Fault Is Present In The Steering

system of a vehicle, e.g. wheels are not properly tracked, would the fitting of radial ply tyres cause this fault to be more noticeable at the steering wheel than when cross ply......

A How Will – Designed" Gross Combina

tion weight be taken into account when semi-trailers are plated? If one has a trailer plated at 17 tons gross (unladen weight 2 tons 15cwt) coupled to a tractive unit plated at......

Q A Number Of My Vehicles Are Equipped With Alternators And

belt failure is relatively common compared with the belts of similar vehicles fitted with d.c. generators. Is this because the generators have a higher current output? And is an......

Q What Factors Govern The Amount Of

depreciation that should be allowed in commercial vehicle costing and what is a realistic rate of interest on the capital outlay? A The factors governing the amount of......