Servicing

Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist for Van Drivers

A 5-minute pre-trip check can prevent breakdowns, improve safety, and keep your van legal. Follow this simple walkaround routine every day.

A daily walkaround check takes only a few minutes and keeps your van safe and legal. Start at the front — check lights and indicators, windscreen condition, wiper blades, and washer fluid. Walk around — check tyre pressures and tread depth visually on all wheels, looking for damage or bulges. Check the load is secure and doors are properly closed. At the rear — check tail lights, indicators, brake lights, and number plate. Under the bonnet — check oil, coolant, and screen wash levels weekly. Inside — check warning lights illuminate then go out when starting, and that all mirrors are correctly adjusted. This simple routine catches developing problems early and keeps you legal.