Q Do you consider there is scope for an
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independent vehicle inspection service designed to offer the services of a transport engineer to all the smaller light van operators?
A Yes. Although the maintenance advisory
scheme of the TRTA is meeting a real need, many operators of small vans and indeed vehicle operators generally are not members of any road transport organization. Consultancy services for small businesses are probably more necessary than for large firms who, in the main, can afford to pay for managerial expertise.
Operators of small van fleets would often profit from expert advice on vehicle selection and maintenance, insurance, licensing, costing and administration matters, but anyone proposing an independent vehicle inspection ser vice must sell his expertise energetically those who most need practical advice are often least prepared to seek it!