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Truck service in Germany
CARGOTEK offers high-quality and fast service for trucks, trailers and auto transporters. Determining faults and promptly eliminating them. We perform a wide variety of work, including brake system repair, pneumatic system repair, engine oil change, various body work, and more.


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- Have you had an unexpected breakdown or been in an accident and need technical assistance on the road?
- Do you want to perform a preventive vehicle inspection before hitting the road?
- Need truck, trailer or auto carrier repairs?
CARGOTEC you can find the service at
Zscherbener Landstraße 17, Halle (Salle), Germany

Truck maintenance, its most important aspects and when to do it
It is no secret that trucks are one of the most important logistics chains. Truck maintenance ensures that all trucks in traffic are safe to operate. Tractor units are manufactured in such a way that they can travel many kilometers and withstand large weights, but even a quality-made vehicle needs to be maintained, and various preventive works and services must be performed on time. Truck maintenance - the responsibility and obligation of each transport company. A technically unsound truck can not only disrupt transportation plans by not delivering the cargo on time or not reaching the destination, but can also pose a danger to its driver and all other road users. It is always better to invest some time and visit a heavy vehicle service. Keep business running smoothly and drivers happy by driving a well-maintained vehicle.
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How often should trucks be inspected? Of course, the driver of the vehicle spends most of his time in the truck and can notice every detail. Therefore, we recommend that the driver constantly inspect the truck himself. Are there no lights on the panel to indicate a problem or malfunction? Does the truck go straight, no steering or wheels turning? Didn't the truck suddenly start smoking? Does the vehicle brake smoothly? Are there any problems with the electronics, for example, the window does not open when you press the button? Is the truck coolant level correct? All obvious problems are noticed first by the driver and he can decide that it is time to go to the service.
However, if there are no obvious faults, when to come for prevention? For example, technical inspection of tractors in Lithuania is mandatory every 12 months. However, during those years, you may have to visit the service for such work as changing the oil, filling the air conditioner, installing tires or other preventive work. If you have at least one reason to visit the service center, we recommend that you perform a general inspection of the truck at the same time. Truck maintenance may vary slightly depending on the year the truck was manufactured. Newer trucks can usually stretch out a little longer between preventive inspections. Older vehicles should be visited more often, simply because their parts are more worn, and wear and tear is a fairly common starting point for various technical problems.
What are the aspects of truck maintenance?
Upon arrival at the service center for a preventive inspection, all the most important systems of the tractor are checked. Inspection of the brake system is very important, often the problem of this system is the culprit of the car accident. A heavy goods vehicle must have perfectly functioning brakes, as its braking time is longer than, for example, that of a passenger car.
Also, it is worth paying attention to the wheels of the truck. Again, the vehicle is heavy, carrying loads, so the geometry of the wheels goes out of balance more quickly. Aligning the wheels is a preventive work that should be done regularly.
A failure of the cooling system or radiator can be extremely annoying, so it is necessary to check these parts regularly. A properly functioning radiator will ensure smooth operation of the engine and prevent it from overheating. The coolant level must always be within the normal limits, so check that there are no leaks in the engine cooling system. Proper truck maintenance prevents small problems from becoming big problems.
And don't forget the vehicle's electronic components. Computer diagnostics are used to check their work. Electronics are responsible for many small but equally important aspects of the vehicle. Properly functioning windows, lighting, fan. These things, even if broken, usually do not interfere with the truck itself, but can cause discomfort to its driver. A properly functioning central locking system is also important.
Of course, even in a properly maintained vehicle, parts can wear out simply over time. Depreciation is influenced by the quality of the part itself, weather conditions, load level of the truck, and its maintenance. Therefore, truck maintenance comes to the rescue in such situations, where you need to notice not only existing or possible malfunctions, but also notice which parts have already served their purpose and need to be replaced with new, high-quality ones. It is always better to get ahead of the curve and replace the part in time, thus avoiding the complete wear of the part and the bigger problem it causes. Determining and eliminating a fault is usually more expensive and time-consuming than replacing a part with a new one in time before the fault occurs.
- Have you had an unexpected breakdown or been in an accident and need technical assistance on the road?
- Do you want to perform a preventive vehicle inspection before hitting the road?
- Need truck, trailer or auto carrier repairs?
CARGOTEC service is located at Zscherbener Landstraße 17, Halle (Salle), Germany
We welcome calls by phone +370 608 84000
We welcome letters by email halle@cargotek.lt