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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: richie on December 05, 2008, 05:51:05 am

Title: KEEP YOUR VEHICLES SERVICED AS WERE LOOKING AT A COLD WINTER
Post by: richie on December 05, 2008, 05:51:05 am

1,  have battery checked

2, Have intrim service (at the very least) done on the vehicle.  (oil/air/fuel filters.  Oil.  changed.  Also have a engine flush.  Dont go for the cheaper oil,  instead go for a oil that is mid to higher price range ( range making sure it is the correct grade.  If your vehicle has done over 100,000 miles use a higher grade of oil (ask your local spares shop for advice). 

3,  Replace glow/heater plugs (depending on age & mileage since last replaced)

4,  Have brakes all round checked & replaced as required.  (Kwik Fit will do FREE BRAKE INSPECTION FOR YOU)

5,  Make sure your tyres have at least 3-4mm of even tread on them.  1.6mm is the legal limit but on wet/wintery roads your better off having 3-4mm minimum,  dont forget to check your spare wheel either.  Check the tyre pressures at least once a week.


Regarding which oil grade to use in your vehicle check your vehicle handbook or ask your local spares shop.  I only use LUCAS oils now as it is probably the best on the market.   Go onto ebay & type in      item number 270312386383.  If this is not the correct grade simply email the seller telling him which grade you require.  If you have a local spares shop that sells this particular make of oil get it from there as it will/should be cheaper as you wont have to pay the P&P.  I pay £15.99 from my local spares shop for this oil.  LUCAS do a full range of different oils & also supply additives & stabilizers.


Richie.

Title: Re: KEEP YOUR VEHICLES SERVICED AS WERE LOOKING AT A COLD WINTER
Post by: clinton on December 05, 2008, 07:26:37 am

Same here i always have my van serviced yearly and it does pay in the long run :)

Title: Re: KEEP YOUR VEHICLES SERVICED AS WERE LOOKING AT A COLD WINTER
Post by: Doctor Carpet (Ret'd) on December 05, 2008, 08:36:30 am

Full service every September. Costs about £600 to £700 a year, but hey, it's a known running cost of the business.

My van is still going strong after 9 years. So no finance costs. But only do about 9000 miles a year.

Can't say I clean it very often, though!

Title: Re: KEEP YOUR VEHICLES SERVICED AS WERE LOOKING AT A COLD WINTER
Post by: JandS on December 05, 2008, 09:32:53 am

£600 for a service???
£85 inc the dreaded last year.
Going back in for another next Wednesday.

John

Title: Re: KEEP YOUR VEHICLES SERVICED AS WERE LOOKING AT A COLD WINTER
Post by: russell james on December 05, 2008, 09:42:14 am

i had a look at my van a year or so ago, decided it didnt need a service ;D

Title: Re: KEEP YOUR VEHICLES SERVICED AS WERE LOOKING AT A COLD WINTER
Post by: derek west on December 05, 2008, 10:30:12 am

new van.
should last 4 years, then trade it in. ;D
easy peasy.
derek

Title: Re: KEEP YOUR VEHICLES SERVICED AS WERE LOOKING AT A COLD WINTER
Post by: clinton on December 05, 2008, 08:01:25 pm

Roger

Think she does need a good clean last time i saw your van :D

Title: Re: KEEP YOUR VEHICLES SERVICED AS WERE LOOKING AT A COLD WINTER
Post by: Doctor Carpet (Ret'd) on December 06, 2008, 09:53:16 am

Yes but I haven't yet had the dreaded "also in white" comment painted on it yet.

Wait till after Christmas rush and then I'll give it a good clean throughout - including the carpet in the back.

Anybody know a good mobile valeter who can clean van carpets? ;D ;D