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Annual Tests & Maintained Vehicles Mean Fewer Breakdowns

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Comprehensive Commercial Vehicle Testing That Keeps Ireland's Roads Safe

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Dublin's Trusted Name in Commercial Vehicle Testing

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Explaining How the HCV Testing Procedure is Performed

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Reasons Why a HCV Testing Centre Might Refuse a Vehicle

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What You Need to Know About CVORI Operator Risk Indicators

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Answering Your FAQs About Hazardous Vehicle CVRTs

Q: How often do hazardous goods vehicles need a CVRT?
A - Hazardous goods vehicles are subject to annual CVRT testing, like other commercial vehicles. Additionally, they may require more frequent inspections or certifications based on the type of materials they transport.
Q: What additional checks are required for hazardous goods vehicles?
A-In addition to the standard CVRT checks (brakes, lights, emissions, etc.), hazardous goods vehicles are inspected for ADR compliance. This includes verifying that the vehicle’s safety equipment, placards, and construction meet ADR standards.
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Annual Tests & Maintained Vehicles Mean Fewer Breakdowns

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Annual Tests & Maintained Vehicles Mean Fewer Breakdowns

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Aside from the compliance aspects that annual testing and preventative maintenance address, there are also a number of advantages on offer. Enhanced Safety: Well-maintained vehicles are less likely to experience mechanical failures that could lead to accidents, ensuring the safety of drivers, passengers, and other road users. Reduced Downtime: Preventive maintenance and annual testing minimise ...

Comprehensive Commercial Vehicle Testing That Keeps Ireland's Roads Safe

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Comprehensive Commercial Vehicle Testing That Keeps Ireland's Roads Safe

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As we can see, an HCV CVRT is an extremely thorough periodic check that ensures that every important part of a vehicle is in good condition. These tests are vital contributors to road safety in Ireland, and we're proud to be Dublin's trusted name in commercial vehicle testing. If you'd like to know more about our complete range of commercial vehicle testing services, take a look at the rest of ...

Dublin's Trusted Name in Commercial Vehicle Testing

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Dublin's Trusted Name in Commercial Vehicle Testing

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Everyone in the Argent team wants our customers to have the best possible experience when using our commercial vehicle CVRT services. Part of ensuring that happens involves helping you understand what's needed for the test to go smoothly - something we hope this article has helped you to do. We offer a wide range of testing services for HGVs, LGVs, campervans, jeeps, and more, and you can see t...

Explaining How the HCV Testing Procedure is Performed

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Explaining How the HCV Testing Procedure is Performed

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Step #1 examines - Chassis/No Plate, Weights & Dimensions Plate, Dash/ABS/EBS/Main Beam, Warning Light, Indicator Tell Tales, Battery Light, Oil Warning Light, Smoke Test, Brake Gauges/Buzzer Air/Vac Build Up Time, Horn Wipers/Washers, Mirrors, Driver's Seat, Seat Belts, Glass/Window Winder, Brake Controls, Tachograph/Speed Limiter and Speedometer. Step #2 looks at - Running Board Steps, R/H Do...

Reasons Why a HCV Testing Centre Might Refuse a Vehicle

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Reasons Why a HCV Testing Centre Might Refuse a Vehicle

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At Argent Equipment, we're known across Dublin for offering the very best in HCV testing - a necessary part of owning and operating a commercial vehicle in Ireland. This is the latest in our ongoing series of blogs that serve to educate our customers about the finer details of the commercial vehicle testing services we offer. Reason #1 - Your Vehicle Is Not Safe -The first reason why your HCV C...

What You Need to Know About CVORI Operator Risk Indicators

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What You Need to Know About CVORI Operator Risk Indicators

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The Commercial Vehicle Operator Risk Indicator (CVORI) is a system used in Ireland to assess the risk level of operators (i.e. how safely they operate) based on their compliance with road safety and vehicle maintenance standards. Factors that determine an operator’s CVORI score include the following: Vehicle inspection results The keeping of maintenance records Frequency and severity of defects...

What You Need to Know About Voluntary Tests

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What You Need to Know About Voluntary Tests

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A Voluntary Safety Test includes a pre-defined list of safety-critical items to be tested, and while it does not include all of the elements included in a typical HCV CVRT, for example, it does include checks on brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tyres and axles. These tests can be tailored to focus on specific components determined by the vehicle operator, such as brakes, steering, lights, ...

Argent & Vehicle Safety in the EU & Unified Safety Standards Across Borders

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Argent & Vehicle Safety in the EU & Unified Safety Standards Across Borders

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In order to keep all roads across Europe safe, the EU also emphasises cross-border safety cooperation. This ensures that vehicles travelling between member states are subject to unified safety standards, creating a consistent safety environment across the EU. This helps in reducing disparities in vehicle safety practices, ensuring that all European roads maintain a similar level of safety. As p...

Ireland’s Roadworthiness Certification Models

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Ireland’s Roadworthiness Certification Models

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There are two main RWC ‘models’ that operate in Ireland. The first is the National Car Test (NCT) for domestic cars and the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT). It’s the latter that the Argent team deals with every day. CVRT testing applies to a wide range of vehicles including trucks, larger vans and buses and it’s a mandatory annual requirement designed to ensure safety standards ar...

5 Common Reasons People Fail Their Commercial Vehicle Test

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5 Common Reasons People Fail Their Commercial Vehicle Test

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● Reason #1 - Defective Front Suspension One of the biggest factors that leads to a failure during a commercial vehicle test is defective front suspension. This might include an axle that’s obviously out of line, a missing or broken anti-roll bar or damaged or corroded mounting area. ● Reason #2 - Damaged or Missing Brake Components Next, a commercial vehicle CVRT may result in a failure if bra...

Roadworthiness Tests, Driver Hours & Tachograph Obligations

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Roadworthiness Tests, Driver Hours & Tachograph Obligations

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The commercial vehicle CVRT services we offer are conducted so that commercial vehicle owners can get their mandatory certificate of roadworthiness (CRW). The legislation that covers CVRT ensures that all safety aspects, such as lights, breaks, and emissions, are checked. Passing this test is vital not only to driving legally in Ireland but also to reducing the risks of accidents on the roads. ...

CVORI - Explaining The Operator Risk Indicator System

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CVORI - Explaining The Operator Risk Indicator System

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The CVORI system in Ireland exists to monitor and evaluate the safety performance of commercial vehicle operators, including trucks and buses. It assigns a risk score based on factors like accidents, traffic violations, and adherence to vehicle maintenance standards. The RSA uses the CVORI risk rating system to determine whether an individual requires closer monitoring or intervention, such as ...

Looking For 5-Star Service? Check Out Our Google Reviews!

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Looking For 5-Star Service? Check Out Our Google Reviews!

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The Argent Equipment team is known for offering leading expertise in commercial vehicle testing in Dublin via our two fully-equipped centres. However, knowledge and experience are only part of the equation when you're booking in your car, van or lorry for testing. You also need to know that the HCV testing centre you're using is going to make the whole process as stress-free as possible by offe...

Truck & Trailer CVRT at Argent Equipment Dublin

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Truck & Trailer CVRT at Argent Equipment Dublin

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The Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) is a roadworthiness test required for Trucks and Trailers. Truck & Trailer CVRT Category Requirements The following types of Trucks & Trailers need a CVRT and belong under the category of HCV - Heavy Commerical Vehicle Testing i.e goods vehicles over 3,500 kg GVW/goods trailers over 3,500 kg GVW What does the CVRT Test Examine? The CVRT confirms...