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How to fix a pallet truck?

How to fix a pallet truck?  The clue’s in our name!  HallmarkFIX have been fixing pallet trucks since 1997.  Across England and Wales and parts of Scotland we’ve been saving companies money. Pallet truck repair – it just works! Hassle free repairs are what we do.  It’s why we’re here alhough we also service pallet […]

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Pallet trucks. How often to service?

Pallet trucks. How often to service? This is an interesting question.  The simple answer is; in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations.  This is generally every 12 months but more often in some cases. Applications requiring more regular servicing If the trucks are to be used in multi-shift operation, wet conditions, cold stores or any other arduous […]

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Buying cheap pallet trucks

Buying cheap pallet trucks seems to be a popular option but is it wise?  As a leader in the field of pallet truck repair we regularly receive calls from companies who have bought on price.  This can be for the cheapest new truck they could find or a secondhand unit from an auction. Cheap new […]

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RAMS and Liability Insurance

It’s not just RAMS and Liability Insurance any more RAMS and liability insurance are fundamental requirements for many companies when inviting a contractor onto site.  Safecontractor registration confirms that these are in order but many companies want to see the documents for themselves. Additionally, legislation is increasing and the list of items required by many […]

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Is pallet truck repair worthwhile?

We investigate some of the myths about pallet truck repair. Myth #1  It’s too much hassle We only require details of where the trucks are and who to invoice.  The engineer will then need a designated area to work.  Well, that’s easy! Myth #2   It’s too expensive If a repair costs more than about 50% […]

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Pallet Truck Service Contracts

Pallet truck service contracts are not a new idea but are they really necessary?  There are basically three options; service only packages, full maintenance contracts or no contract at all.  Here we discuss the relative merits of each Full Maintenance Contract As the name suggests, everything is included; service, certification and repairs.  Costs can be […]

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Saving Money on Pallet Trucks

Saving money on pallet trucks may be easier than you think.  There are three alternatives. Buy new A few minutes searching on Google will identify a huge range of prices.  If you’re of the opinion that all pallet trucks are the same then you’ll probably go for the cheapest price you can find.  Maybe you’ll […]

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Semi-Powered Pallet Trucks – Asset or Liability?

Semi-Powered Pallet Trucks – Asset or Liability?  Semi-powered pallet trucks are not a new concept, some fork truck manufacturers have been selling them for decades.  Recently though,  they’ve become readily available as low cost imports have been offered online. Are they a good investment? The answer to this is simple.  A high performance Italian car […]

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