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Leyland launches Truckshield cover
LEYLAND is introducing a used vehicle sales scheme — Truckshield — which extends the Co-Driver after sales support programme.
According to Leyland, Truckshield will identify used vehicles of premium quality and provide operators with mechanical breakdown and recovery insurance.
To qualify for Truckshield, the vehicles will have to be less than four years old and must conform to specific mileage limits.
Once those conditions are met, each vehicle will undergo a stringent inspection, preparation and servicing routine covering over 120 check points.
This procedure is based on research with used vehicle outlets, service departments and operational experience.
All oil and filters will be changed and the brakes will be inspected to ensure that at least 50 per cent of the lining is left.
If there is less than six months on the DTP plate, the vehicle will be re-tested.
Once sold the vehicle will carry six months unlimited mileage warranty along with breakdown and recovery insurance based on the Co-Driver Truckcover scheme.
This will cover engine, gearbox, rear axle, as well as the major steering, braking, electrical and propshaft components.
Consumable items such as clutch and brake linings are not included, however.
For insurance purposes vehicles covered by Truckshield will fall into three categories: Category A is for heavy chassis, e.g. Roadtrain and Cruiser which must have covered less than 256,000 km (160,000 miles).
Categories B and C are for medium (Freighter, Clydesdale, etc.) and light (Terrier, Boxer) chassis respectively.