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🚚 Safety systems preventing many van accidents, VW research finds 🚚 Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have prevented at least one accident for 45% of UK van drivers in the past year, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The survey also found that the average cost of van repairs had risen to £534, compared with £525 a year earlier. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles product marketing manager Alice Axtell said: “With repair costs on the rise, the impact that accidents can have on the day-to-day running of a business is significant." Read more online: https://lnkd.in/ek6ArQfH 🔔 Click our follow button to see regular van and fleet industry news and insights, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter 🔔 #WhatVan #vans #lcvs #volkswagen Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK

Obscure reasons cars failed their MOT last year 👇 Last year, almost 10 million vehicles failed their annual MOT which was more than a fifth of all tests carried out. You'd be correct in thinking the most popular reasons were wheels, tyres & suspension, lights, brakes, visibility and body, structure or attachments. But, here's a list of the most obscure and frankly scary fails. 😅 🚨 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠!!!!!!! (𝟑𝟏 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬) 🚗 Steering lock inadvertently engaging (64 tests) 🛞 Spare wheel likely to become detached (186 tests) ⚠️ Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (1,667 tests) 💨 Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (6,043 tests) In all, 848 vehicles took 6 or more tests to pass, with the highest amount needed for a successful test being 11 attempts! Read more about the data from RAC Foundation, here: https://lnkd.in/erVDzqkz #AftermarketNews #MOTNews #MOT #UKRoads #RoadSafety

TO BUTTRESS The recommended tire pressure for a vehicle depends on the type and size of the vehicle, as well as the load it's carrying: Small cars: Typically 30–35 pounds per square inch (PSI) for sedans and hatchbacks Medium-sized vehicles: Usually 35–40 PSI for SUVs and crossovers Large vehicles: Often over 45 PSI for utes, vans, trucks, and 4x4s Heavier loads: The more weight the vehicle is carrying, the higher the recommended tire pressure You can find the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle in a few places: ✳️On a sticker on the driver's side door jamb ✳️On the rear edge of the driver's side door ✳️In the glove box ✳️On the inside of the fuel-filler door ✳️In the vehicle's owner's manual To check the tire pressure, you can use a tire pressure gauge: Remove the dust cap from the tire valve Place the gauge on the valve Gently push the gauge down until you get a reading Check the reading and adjust the pressure if needed Repeat for all four tires It's important to check your tire pressure regularly, at least once a month or before long trips. You should also make sure your tires are cold before checking the pressure.

Ford recalls nearly 500K cars: If you have one of these trucks, bring it to your dealer for free repairs: Ford is recalling more than 456,000 of its Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup truck vehicles due to a battery malfunction. The reason the vehicles are being recalled is because the vehicles might fail to detect a low battery charge, which could lead to … #truck #trucks #cars

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How to Extend the Life of The Suspension System: The suspension system is one of the most critical components of any vehicle, especially trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. It ensures a smooth ride, maintains vehicle stability, and supports the weight of the vehicle and its load. Over time, though, suspension … Continue reading → #Australia #Business #Europe #UK #US

Did you know? Big rigs tend to have much larger blind spots than normal pickup trucks or passenger cars. These blind spots impede the driver’s ability to identify obstacles on the road. Passenger vehicles should not linger in a commercial truck’s blind spot. #didyouknow #largetruckaccident #injurylawyer

Feds issue final version of emergency braking rule for cars; big truck rule looms: … . A similar rule for big trucks is also being reviewed by … , this proposal for heavy duty trucks is timely and appropriate.’’ According … year in which a heavy truck or bus is the striking … #truck #trucks #cars

Volkswagen shows their latest feature that helps fatigue drivers be safe behind the wheel . Life saving assist emergency failure is an ADAS feature that helps the car to automatically move to emergency lane and call SOS number if the driver falls asleep . While this is a great feature I believe it is safer to #detect a #fatigued driver and refrain them from going behind the wheel . Tecknotrove Systems (I) Pvt Ltd invented a simulated Clinical Testing System helps logistics companies and fleet owners check the drivers #alertness before they hit the road . This System is helping #oil majors and major fleet owners to save their #trucks and drivers from potential accidents on #road by detecting fatigued driver before hand . Which amongst the two do you prefer ? #adas #fatigue #alert #drivers #driversafety #safety #fleets #logistics #transporation

🚛 TRUCKSAFE is in Commercial Motor 🚛 Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks's #TRUCKSAFE Programme is featured in Commercial Motor, with journalist George Barrow delving into how it’s setting new safety benchmarks for heavy vehicles. The article examines Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), collision avoidance, and direct vision performance across top truck models, highlighting the programme's transformative impact on road safety. 🛣️ "Safety is a really strong value for us and something we continually work to improve. This is proof from independent experts that what we are doing is correct," shares Matthew Avery, Euro NCAP’s Director of Strategic Development. 🦺 Check out the latest issue of Commercial Motor to learn more about how Euro NCAP and manufacturers are working together to raise safety standards in the HGV sector. 🚚 #protocols #forsafercars #forsafertrucks #devslaw #roadsafety #euroncap #cityandhighway #trucks #trucksafety #safetrucks #heavydutyvehicles #freight #logistics #fleet #HGVs #Nearside #Turn #technologies #truckmakers #forsaferjourneys #commercialfleet #roadauthorities #saferroads #ItsAboutTime