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T his month's Tech Tips choice is the heaviest variant of
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Isuzu's Nseries, the NQR 7.5-tonner. Isuzu trucks rust came onto the UK market in 1997 with 3.5 and 6.atonne models; the 7.5-tonner, which is now more popular, ippeared the following year. Initial interest :amc from niche sectors such as car transporter firms but more recently its appeal has 3pread, ranging from express parcel deliveries to skip and tipper operators. Optional air sus• pension has expanded the Isuzu's market to Lriclude flowers and electronic goods.
With its three-year unlimited mileage warranty and good reputation for reliability, we thought it was about time to take a closer look at the NQ R. and get a few Tech Tips on how to
FERRARI STAINLESS STEEL AND ALLOYS
The Isuzu used in this month's Tech Tips series was shown to us courtesy of ds owner, Ferrari Stainless Steel and Alloys which Is based around the corner from Ferndown Commercials, on the same Woolsbridge Industrial Estate at Three Le ed Cross.
As its name suggests, the company is a steel stockist and delivers sheet metal, tubing, pallet and stillage loads around the South Coast from Weymouth to Chichester. Since the firm bought it new in 1998 the NQR has covered more than 103,000km and left company owner Steve Ferrari more than happy with his purchase."Irs done all that we have asked of it, and been virtually trouble-free. Indeed," he reports, "we may buy another one later this year."
keep them running sweet. We went to Ferndown Commercials to watch senior technician Jake Gillingham attend to a IWB dropside 7.5.tonner.
After his apprenticeship, Gillingham joined Ferndown four years ago. He's about to complete the sixth and final Isuzu training course via Coleville Training College.