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Technical Advice

As a member of the NTTA you will be kept informed of the latest advances in technology relating to trailer materials, couplings, finishing, tyres and suspensions, electrics, security and other matters.

Because we have a vast pool of knowledge through our membership and database we are able to resolve many technical queries and suggest technical solutions to commonly-encountered problems.

Our members now have 24-hour a day access to all the latest updates through our NTTA members section on our website.

News

Fatal crash due to trailer brakes

An accident last August on the A64 in which 2 men died was due to very poor maintenance of the trailer brakes a coroner

Change to Trailer Width Rule

Following consultation, DfT have announced the removal of the 2.3 metre width limit on trailers towed behind cars and...

Trailer Hire Insurance

Trailer Hire Insurance is available through many NTTA members who hire out trailers.

New NTTA Website

The NTTA website has had a complete new make over and lots of new features will be coming over the next few months....

The Right to Repair Campaign

Following Brussels’ decision to end in 2010 the Block Exemption which currently gives some protection to the indepen...

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