DVSA has now published an updated and improved Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.

Section 5 on decelerometer testing and Temperature testing:
It is acceptable to use an approved and calibrated decelerometer to measure overall brake efficiency values for rigid vehicles without trailers or for vehicles that cannot be tested on an RBT.

A decelerometer will measure the overall brake efficiency but it may not identify individual braking issues. A temperature check needs to be carried out at the same time as a decelerometer test to help identify if individual brakes are operational.

Brake temperature readings would need to be well above ambient temperature with relatively consistent readings taken for each brake across an axle. Brakes which are cold (ambient temperature) or showing an inconsistent reading from the brake on the opposite side on the same axle, need to be investigated further.

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Have you bought a second-hand trailer, or have you just hitched your trailer which has been standing for several months?
Have you thought about the following?

1. Having your trailer serviced.
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2. How are your tyres, have you checked their age?
3. Have you checked your nose weight on loading ready for the off?
4. Do you need towing mirrors, and do you have any ready?
5. Do you know the speed limits for towing and which lanes to use?
6. HAVE YOU CHECKED ALL YOUR INDICATORS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ETC ARE WORKING?
7. Is your trailer on the tow ball and have you checked the Breakaway cable?
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DVSA has reminded operators that from 1 January 2023, it will refuse to perform annual roadworthiness for most vehicles and trailers if presented unladen.

There are limited exemptions: including tri-axle semitrailers, and refuse collection vehicles.

In most circumstances, to achieve maximum adhesion between the brake tester roller and the tyre, vehicles must be loaded to at least 65 per cent of their design axle weights with cargo or ballast to achieve this. Otherwise, a premature lock-up may prevent an accurate reading. Brake actuation pressure will also be maximised.

The traffic commissioners and DVSA have placed great emphasis on the importance of brake testing since the 2014 Bath tipper tragedy, with the support of all industry bodies.

DVSA says the effort is paying off. In 2014, 3.3 per cent of heavy goods motor vehicles failed their annual test on service brake performance. In the last quarter of 2021, that had reduced to 1.88 per cent.

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Vehicle equipment provider aide automotive has announced that it is handling worldwide distribution for the Diesel Head product, which can help prevent misfuelling when fitted to a variety of light commercial vehicles. Also, aide automotive has introduced the Shark anti-theft catalytic converter alarm for vans, HGV and car applications.

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With the rise in car Catalytic Converter Theft souring in the UK and especially London, aide automotive are pleased to introduce the Shark Anti Theft Catalytic Alarm For Cars, Vans & HGV’s.

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Protect with a aide automotive alarm!! Police in London say the number of thefts in the first six months of 2019 was 2,894, a 73% increase on the 1,674 stolen in the whole of 2018. In Cambridgeshire, there were 61 reported thefts between June 20 and August 14, with 44 of these from Honda Jazz, Toyota Prius or Toyota Auris cars. aide automotive say “Don’t become another victim!” Purchase a Anti Theft catalytic converter alarm to get instant protection in seconds.

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