Van Servicing Guide: Intervals, What’s Included and Why Oil Spec Matters
by What a proper van service includes, how service intervals work, why low-SAPS oil matters and the weekly checks every owner should do.
Category: Servicing, MOT & Ownership
Keeping a UK van reliable and road legal — servicing priorities between intervals, common MOT failure points, pre-test checks and mechanical inspection advice for buying a used van.
Van Payload and Weight Limits: What the Law Actually Requires
Most overloaded vans are overloaded by accident, because payload is calculated wrongly. How to work out yours properly, and why axle limits catch people out.
Van Winter Preparation: What Actually Prevents Breakdowns
Most winter breakdowns are battery, fuel or visibility related, and all three are preventable. What to check before the cold arrives, ranked by what actually strands people.
Engine Oil Specifications for Diesel Vans Explained
Getting oil wrong on a modern diesel van damages the DPF permanently. What low SAPS means, how to read the approvals, and why viscosity is not the whole story.
Van Servicing: What Actually Matters Between Intervals
A working van almost certainly qualifies for the severe usage schedule, which most owners never realise. What matters most, and what you can check yourself.
Buying a Used Van in the UK: Mechanical Checks Before You Pay
Cosmetic condition tells you little about a working van. What to check on GOV.UK before you travel, what to inspect cold, what the test drive must include, and when to walk away.
Common Van MOT Failures in the UK and How to Pre-Check
Most MOT failures are avoidable and many cost pennies to prevent. A pre-test checklist covering lights, tyres, brakes, emissions and the warning lights that fail automatically.