Motor Road Transport For Commercial Purposes
(Liquid Fuel, Steam, Electricity)

FUEL, SPARE PARTS, ETC. 157 with a certain type of car; but where British-built vehicles are used, it will seldom, if ever, be found to give the best return, because they are not designed to be run on those lines. The care of. the machine is therefore of great importance, and the figure for repairs and renewals will work out in proportion to the amount of attention that is paid to this matter. Weekly Inspection Essential. Where the nature of the service allows, a van should not be on the road for more than live days a week. The sixth day should be shed-day when the weekly overhaul can be done. In addition, a fortnight— in the trader’s slackest season of the year—should be set aside for the annual overhaul. Such. a method has been found to be the most economical of any. In some trades six working days are essential for delivery purposes, in which. case one of two courses should be taken. Either a sufficient number of vans must be kept in order to allow the necessary “ spare ” machines to fill up the gaps on. “ sixth days,” or an overhauling staff must be kept who will do the work on Sundays. A weekly inspection is of the utmost importance for the general efficiency of the service, and this should be done by a skilied man. Details that Require Attention. Greasing and oiling should be carried out thoroughly throughout the chassis ; all the bolts and nuts tightened where .required; also all adjustments which are necessary, such as taking up slack in the driving chains, cleaning and dressing the clutch, correcting play in steering joints, etc.