by Holly P | Jun 1, 2026 | Tips & Tricks
Summer is one of the most challenging periods for HGVs, with high temperatures significantly increasing the risk of mechanical failure and driver fatigue. Long distances and heavy loads quickly turn small issues into expensive summer breakdowns. This guide is for...
by Holly P | May 8, 2026 | Industry, Tips & Tricks
HGV suspension system problems are easy to overlook until they become costly. If an HGV isn’t sitting level, feels unstable or is wearing tyres unevenly, the suspension system is usually the cause. The challenge is knowing what to check and when to act. This...
by Truck Spares 365 | Jan 13, 2023 | Tips & Tricks
The colder seasons of the year bring about many challenging driving conditions: dark mornings and evenings, ice, snow, and rain. With winter bringing adverse weather, HGV drivers are now having to face difficult road conditions. In this blog, we’ve listed some issues...
by Truck Spares 365 | Dec 9, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
Fuel tank caps, also known as ‘gas caps’, are an important part of the fuel tank that keeps gas in the vehicle. Despite them being a small feature, they are a fundamental part of allowing vehicles to run properly and in preventing dangerous situations. In this blog...
by Truck Spares 365 | Nov 25, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
The shock absorber is one of the most vital components in any vehicle’s suspension system. When travelling on rocky roads or encountering sudden bumps in the road’s surface, a shock absorber minimises any rough movement in the vehicle, allowing you and your trailer...
by Truck Spares 365 | Nov 11, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
Marker lights (or marker lamps) are an essential part of keeping your HGV (or LGV) truck visible to other drivers, and to keep you and other road users safe. Although some road users may not fully understand the importance of marker lights, they play a role in keeping...
