A Garage Education: Essential Auto Accessories, Substitutes and Ideas
As a Contractor, is a Brand-New Ute Fit for Purpose?
Letitia Thomas
Independent contractors often face some challenging questions when they are looking at their mode of transportation. Their craft may require them to carry a significant number of parts and other equipment from job site to job site, but they may also need to access some remote locations or park in congested areas. In this case, they need a vehicle that is quite nimble and not too large, but the problem relates to its legal carrying capacity. What do you need to bear in mind if you find yourself in this position?
Not Always What They Seem
Of course, there are many large utes in the marketplace, and manufacturers encourage tradespeople to buy them. After all, they would appear to be ideal, with a large and securable area in the back, space for workers inside and great manoeuvrability. Yet, it's important to look at the paperwork before you buy and be aware of the gross vehicle mass (GVM). If you do some quick calculations, you may find that you reach that limit quite quickly, and if you load everything that you intend to carry, you may exceed it.
Not Worth the Risk
You may be tempted to go ahead with this approach anyway, but big risks are often associated. If you were unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident, the authorities may want to weigh the vehicle, especially if they thought its weight could have been contributory. Should that be the case, you will certainly face a significant fine, and you may also find that your insurance company will baulk. They may refuse to pay out, which could undoubtedly be catastrophic for you from a financial point of view.
Getting a Professional Upgrade
Still, there are options in your situation, and you should look at getting a GVM upgrade. You'll need to work with a qualified engineer to do this, but they'll fit an authorised kit to your vehicle to give you a lot more flexibility. This type of work is more than simply a suspension upgrade and will make your vehicle safer when you are carrying all your equipment. If you tow a trailer, the kit may well make the entire rig more stable, but remember, you need to consider the towbar's weight when you do your upgrade calculations.
The Only Way Forward
Only work with an experienced engineer if you perform this upgrade. Once they have finished, they can attach a plate to your vehicle as proof and give you a certificate that you can always produce to the authorities or insurance company as needed. Keep these tips in mind when looking for GVM upgrade services near you.
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I grew up in the garage. In fact, even our house was practically a garage – we had a ramp to our front door so my dad could park his motorbike in the house during the winter. As a result, I learned a lot about auto accessories. I love to write so decided to create a blog about it. I am going to discuss which accessories you need, which you can make yourself, how to use them in multiple ways and how to spot the best quality. If you are shopping for or thinking about auto accessories, please explore. these posts. Thanks for reading. My name is Maddie.