When you rely on your truck for your livelihood, it makes sense to take good care of it. Performing regular maintenance on your vehicles can help keep them working for longer, reduce the chance of an accident and could even help you to keep your truck insurance claims to a minimum.

It is sensible to get a qualified mechanic to check your vehicles over regularly and perform any serious repairs or in-depth maintenance, but there are a few things you can do yourself to help keep your vehicles running smoothly.

  • Check and change the oil on a regular basis. While you are at it, changing the filter can also help decrease the amount of wear and tear on your vehicle.
  • Check the tire pressure before each big trip – the reduction in stability that comes from having deflated tires can be extremely dangerous for vehicles like trucks, which carry heavier than usual loads.
  • Inspect the tire treads regularly for signs of wear and rotate them so they wear more evenly.
  • Check your coolant and brake fluid levels and top up as necessary.

Taking care of your vehicles can mean less maintenance and repair costs in the future. You may even benefit from reduced truck insurance premiums as a result of keeping your claims lower.*