What is a Truck & Trailer CVRT & Why is it Important?
At Argent Equipment, we offer a wide range of vehicle testing services that help keep Ireland’s road safe. One of the many types of testing service that we offer is the truck & trailer CVRT, which as the name would suggest, is designed to ensure a basic set of safety standards for commercial trucks and trailers.
Why is a Truck & Trailer Test Required?
Essentially, there are four primary reasons why a truck & trailer test is required on an annual basis:
It’s the only way to get a Certificate of Roadworthiness (CRW)
Essentially checks are carried out that ensure the basic safety of the vehicle
This regular check results in fewer breakdowns
It’s mandated by law
What Does Truck & Trailer Testing Cover?
There are set requirements laid down as part of a truck & trailer CVRT, with the rules covering the following categories of Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV)
Goods vehicles with a gross weight exceeding 3,500 kg
Goods trailers with a gross weight exceeding 3,500 kg
Each truck & trailer test determines that, on the day, basic safety standards are met, with the areas that are accessible/visible examined. However, even when passed successfully, they do not represent any kind of condition warranty for the vehicle.
The elements examined typically include:
Brakes
Lights & markings
Wheels & tyres
Steering & suspension
Chassis & underbody
Tachograph
Speed limiter
Exhaust emissions
Electrical systems
Glass & mirrors
Once the test is completed, you’ll hopefully get a pass statement. If not, you’ll get a failure test report, with the owner needing to get the vehicle repaired and re-presented for testing.
Looking After All of Your Vehicle Testing Needs
So, if you’re in need of truck & trailer testing, the Argent team has the experience and expertise to ensure that the whole process goes as smoothly as possible. To book yourself in, all you need to do is head to our website www.argent.ie and click ‘schedule and appointment’.
Alternatively, if you have any questions you’d like answering prior to making your booking, simply call us on 01 572 6500 and our team will give you all the help you need.