Alright, you lot, strap in—we’re back in the greasy world of your vans, because I’m not here to bore you with fairy tales or Top Gear reruns. Last week, we tackled regular servicing—that dull-but-vital chore to keep your heap from turning into a scrapheap. Today, it’s tip two: checking fluids and tires. This is the basic housekeeping that’ll stop your van breaking down faster than you can say “tow truck”—and it’s so easy even Hammond could manage it. Pay attention—your own rust bucket might just keep rolling instead of mocking you from the driveway.
Let’s start with fluids—your van’s lifeblood, not some fancy cocktail. Oil’s the biggie—pop the bonnet, pull the dipstick, and if it’s low or blacker than my humor, top it up or change it. Skimp on this, and your engine’ll seize quicker than a Scotsman’s wallet at the bar—£2,000 repair or a £200 scrap payout, your call. Coolant’s next—check the tank, keep it full, or your van’ll overheat faster than my temper at a vegan buffet. Brake fluid, power steering, washer fluid—peek at the levels, because running dry’s a one-way ticket to breakdown city. It’s not rocket science—just a five-minute faff with a rag and a few quid’s worth of juice to save a fortune.
Tires, though—they’re your van’s boots, and bald ones are a disaster. Grab a 20p coin, stick it in the tread—if you can see the rim, they’re knackered. Worn tires mean blowouts, skids, or an MOT fail—£100 a pop to replace, versus £500 in fines or a crash that’ll tank the value to scrap. Check the pressure too—underinflated, and you’re guzzling fuel like I guzzle pints; overinflated, and they’ll wear out faster than my patience with a Prius. A pump and a gauge—ten minutes, tops—keep them rolling smooth and legal. Ignore it, and you’re begging for a breakdown or a copper’s notepad in your face.
Here’s the deal: at webuybrokenvans, we’ll take your van fluids dry or tires bald—£200, £500, whatever fits the mess—but checking this stuff keeps it alive longer. It’s not about pampering—it’s about dodging the chaos of a stranded job or a tow truck bill. Oil, coolant, tires—basic, boring, brilliant. You’d rather not be that punter cursing a flat on the M25—so pop the bonnet, grab a coin, and sort it. It’s cheaper than a garage faff and keeps the value up when you finally ditch it to us.
Think about it: every dry tank or bald tire’s a gamble—break down and lose, or check and win. Why let this heap sit there, mocking you like a smug ex, when you can keep it ticking—or sell it when it’s done? Get online, punch in your reg for a valuation if it’s too late—but if not, check it. It’s easier than parallel parking a tractor and a damn sight more rewarding than arguing with your mechanic. Fluids and tires—don’t be a fool.
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