Many 4WD Owners are able are capable of giving our 4WD vehicles a basic service like changing oils, topping up on fluids, changing the oil filters etc but you should always consider giving your vehicle a detailed look over before departing on your big overlanding trip.If you are not at all mechanically minded, you should take your vehicle to a professional prior to your trip, in most countries in Europe it is mandatory to get your vehicle regularly assessed for road worthiness. Important areas to focus on include checking the brakes, fluids, wheel bearings, bushes, suspension, if you plan on crossing rivers, make sure you have a snorkel and breather installed this will also ensure good clean air is hitting your engine should you be tackling dusty environments. Check your belts and hoses, look for cracks or bulges and carry some spares. Check and clean your battery terminals and make sure your tyres are up for the task ahead also make sure you grease drive and tail shafts. This is just a sample of a number of checks you should make to your vehicle.
An excellent source of both product and mechanical information, but also of news and events is the Euro4x4parts webzine. Packed with very useful mechanical related information that makes complex issues easily understood. if you start to have some issues with your vehicle, and need some help diagnosing the problem, these articles can be very helpful. It is not just knowledge that Euro4x4parts are providing online of course, and if you are a little bit mechanically minded you can purchase high-quality parts and kits via the same Euro4x4parts website. This could potentially save you hundreds of euro over the cost of sourcing parts through main dealers. Euro4x4parts is a one-stop-shop where you can purchase all your 4WD mechanical parts,be it gearbox mounting kits, overhaul kits, filters, bearings or shafts the list is endless and the team there pride themselves on continually finding and adding new quality products to the product catalogue.
Euro4x4parts also stock and sell a wide range of expedition accessories and camping gear, from roof top tents, and awnings to tables and chairs, cooksets, fridges and fridge accessories , storage solutions and much more.