HGV Vehicle Inspections

 

Equestrian Support Services are working in partnership with the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to provide our members and customers with an independent inspection service to guide people when buying their vehicle.

 

For over 40 years FTA’s Vehicle Inspection Service has been supporting companies by inspecting and auditing the safety, legality and overall performance of their commercial vehicles, related equipment and general maintenance arrangements. FTA’s team of over 130 qualified vehicle and equipment engineers, operating to a single national standard, carry out over 2,000 inspections every week, ensuring that you have complete confidence in the reliability of the vehicle you are purchasing.

 

So if you are considering buying a motorised horsebox, or having a conversion get expert advice and seek help from a qualified engineer.

 

FTA’s HGV Inspection Service have been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), providing peace of mind that you are receiving a first class inspection service from totally independent, competent and experienced engineers, who ensure the vehicle you are considering buying is operating both safely and legally as laid down by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)

   

       

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  • Reduced maintenance costs

           by the early detection of defects and

            prevention of unnecessary repairs

 

  • Increased vehicle reliability 

      through independent, quality inspections

      delivered by UKAS accredited Vehicle  Service     

              

 

  • Increase confidence

allowing you to make an informed purchase.

 

  • Peace of mind

             that your vehicle is operating safely

            and legally compliant

 

 

Pre-purchase inspection

  • Full maintenance and safety inspection.
  • Report all items of wear & tear and external damage     
  • Full road test.
  • A clear and concise computer printed report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspections includes

 

  • Legality of the vehicle
  • Tyres
  • Engine, Cooling System
  • Fuel System
  • Exhaust System
  • Clutch, Gearbox, Transmission
  • Suspension
  • Electrical System, Lights, Reflectors
  • Steering Gear
  • Chassis, Frame
  • Wheels, Axles
  • Braking System
  • Bodywork, Ancillary Equipment.
  • Road/Brake Test

 

           

 

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Prices

 

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Members

Non-Members

 

2 axle vehicle

£250.00

£300.00

 

3 axle vehicle

£269.00

£319.00

 

 

 

 

 

Internal Inspection

£50.00

£60.00

 

* Not available separately

 

 

 

** Gas appliances and fridges not included

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All prices inclusive of VAT