Why Your Vehicle Needs a CVRT

Sep 12

As a commercial vehicle owner, you might be aware that you have an obligation to get it tested each year with a Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT). However, you might also be wondering why it's necessary. At Argent, we're well versed in this kind of thing, as Dublin's foremost vehicle testing experts, so thought we'd explain.

Why You Need Yearly Testing

Our ultimate aim when offering HCV testing, ambulance testing, mixed fleeting testing and all of our other services is to keep Ireland's roads safe. The CVRT system was created in order to support that effort, with the following four reasons explaining why it's so important that it's carried out on every vehicle every year.

#1 - To Ensure All Commercial Vehicles Are Safe: By making the CVRT mandatory, it ensures that all commercial vehicles are roadworthy. Once completed successfully, the vehicle's owner gets a Certificated of Roadworthiness (CRW).

#2 - It Makes Sure All Vehicles Are Fairly Tested: The CVRT system is something that applies to a wide range of commercial vehicles, and it ensures that they're all fairly tested, identifying failure points in accordance with CVRT manuals.

#3 - It Helps to Save Time: Yearly tests result in well-maintained vehicles, which means breakdowns occur less frequently. This saves time and precious revenue that may be lost when a van/lorry is off the road.

#4 - It's Mandated by Law: As mentioned above, the CVRT is mandatory, with exception of vehicles under 12 months old. Get caught without a valid CRW, and you risk both fines and penalty points on your licence.

Offering the Full Spectrum of Vehicle Testing

So, if you're operating a commercial vehicle in Ireland and you're looking for a reputable, well-established vehicle testing service, look no further than Argent Equipment in Dublin. For more information about our full range of testing options, visit us today at www.argent.ie.

Alternatively, if you have any questions you'd like to be answered by our expert team, give us a call today on 01 572 6500, and we'll be happy to give you what you're looking for.