HGV Maintenance

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HGV maintenance services

At Gill Haulage, our goal is simple: to make life easier for fleet operators. That means reducing downtime, staying compliant, and delivering the kind of support people can count on every day.

We provide expert support across all key areas of HGV maintenance and compliance, including inspections, repairs, servicing, diagnostics, MOT preparation, and roadside assistance.

Commercial vehicle services
Experienced service engineers
  • MOT preparations
  • 24 hr breakdown recovery service
  • Complete fleet management
  • Gearbox & clutch kit fitting
  • Exhaust system repairs & replacements
  • Computer diagnostics for all makes & models
  • Latest MAN-CATS III equipment with full subscription
  • Full VOLVO diagnostics laptop and code readers
  • Hydraulic installations & repairs
  • Welding & fabrication on all trailers & trucks
  • Air conditioning service & repairs
  • Coolant system tests & repairs
  • Roller brake testing – certified and calibrated machine
  • Aluminium welding
  • Merc Star & Diagnostics Kits
  • All Vehicle Diagnostic Equipment

MOT Inspections

Our MOT preparation service includes inspecting (where applicable) the following:

  • Registration Plate
  • Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
  • Exhaust Emissions
  • Road Wheels and Hubs
  • Size, Type and Condition of Tyres
  • Sideguards, Rear Under-Run Devices and Bumper Bars
  • Spare Wheel and Carrier
  • Vehicle to Trailer Coupling
  • Trailer parking and Emergency Brake and Air Line connections
  • Trailer Landing Legs
  • Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches
  • Cab Security, Doors, Floor and Steps
  • Seats
  • Security of Body, Containers and Crane Support Legs
  • Condition of Body
  • Mirrors and Indirect Vision Devices
  • Glass and View of the Road
  • Windscreen Washers and Wipers
  • Speedometer/Tachographs
  • Horn
  • Driving Controls
  • Steering Control
  • Speed Limiter
  • Pressure/Vacuum Warning and Build Up
  • Hand Lever Operating Mechanical Brakes and Electronic Park Brake Controls
  • Service Brake Pedal & Operation
  • Hand Operated Brake Control Valves
  • Condition of Chassis
  • Electrical Wiring and Equipment
  • Engine and Transmission Mountings
  • Oil Leaks
  • Fuel Tanks and Systems
  • Exhaust Systems and Nuisance
  • Suspension
  • Axles, Stub Axles and Wheel Bearings
  • Steering
  • Transmission
  • Additional Braking Devices
  • Brake System and Components
  • Markers and Reflectors
  • Lamps
  • Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps
  • Aim of Headlamp
  • Service Brake Performance
  • Secondary Brake Performance
  • Parking Brake Performance
  • Other dangerous defects
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