IVA Test!

After getting my old faithful Land Rover Discovery serviced, and my Ifor Williams Transporta trailer brakes checked I was ready for the long journey.  My friend Mervyn agreed to come with me for moral support, and also to help in case we broke down!

My plan was to take the GD down to Andy at the Grantham headquarters for a sense check, then off to Derby for the IVA.  With the overnight ferries being a bit tricky to get booked during holiday season, we managed to get some space which sort of worked.

Arriving in Aberdeen at 7am, we had a 422 mile trip to Grantham.  We stopped twice for fuel and made it to GD Cars at approx 4pm.  Andy had a quick look over my car and we made a list of things for us to to confirm on the Monday.

Checking the brake bias, and adjusting the handbrake

IVA Compliant Fog Light Fitted

IVA Compliant Head Rest In-Fills Fitted

Speedo re-calibrated to 33000 as per Andy's Spreadsheet calculation

Adjusting the steering to try to get her to self centre while driving in a circle

Lowering the fuelling at idle to ensure she was within emission limits - she was!

Arrived at Derby on the 30th July

Nervously waiting to enter the test bay

Being checked over

IVA Success!  A massive thanks to Andy!

In the trailer ready for the long journey home

Celebratory Steak!