How to Get Spare Parts
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aANY operators and repairers have 1VInot fully grasped the implication of the Certificate of Need procedure and of the assistance which the Ministry of War Transport and the Ministry of Supply are able to give operators in securing parts for vehicles undergoing repair.
If a Certificate of Need which has been sent forward to the factory is returned endorsed by the manufacturer, stating that he cannot supply or, in the case of certain manufacturers, the part does not arrive within 21 days, the operator should apply to the Regional Certifying and Maintenance Officer of the Ministry of War Transport for Government assistance in obtaining the part.
This official, if he be satisfied that the vehicle is normally engaged on essential transport, will issue a Spares Shortage Certificate to the Ministry of Supply, the Progress 'Officer of which at the factory will take all steps possible to accelerate the delivery of the required part.
It is essential that both operator and repairer should be aware of, and make use of, this procedure in order that vehicles are not immobilized for too long a period while being repaired.