We Were Interested In A Recent Article On The Cost

of operating tippers. Is there a publication on costing of all types and sizes of commercial vehicles? And how does one allow for lost time such as that spent on repairs and a......

Q As An Alternative To Delivery Of Cars To

the Continent on a transporter can I make an individual delivery on trade plates where this was specifically requested by a Continental customer? A It would seem that if for......

/ Am About To Set Up A Preventive

maintenance scheme including an adequate recording system. Could you advise me where I could obtain the necessary forms and give me any relative information as to any legal......

Q How Does The Ratio Of Vehicle Owner' Ship Compare As

between haulage and C-licence operation and is there any marked difference in the removal industry? A Dealing first with public haulage, 85 per cent of all operators have five......

Q What Is The Cause Of A Petrol Engine Tending To Run-on...

A This phenomenon is associated with surface ignition which can cause knock when the engine is running. An overheated sparking plug, exhaust valve or deposits of combustion......

Q Do Any Figures Exist To Indicate The Variation In The

use made of goods vehicles month by month throughout the year? A Such figures in respect of 1965 are given in the 50-point traffic census report made recently by the Road......

Q What Are The Comparative Operating Costs For A 7-ton Rigid

and 10-ton artic, both fitted with platform bodies and averaging 800 miles a week? A The operating costs per mile are: 7-ton rigid, 16. 77d, ; 10-ton a rtic, 18.80d. Both these......