Differential Problems
The differential is one of those parts, which you don’t ever really notice or pay any attention to until it fails! The differential uses specialised gear systems which enables two wheels connected on the same axle to turn/rotate at differing speeds. When a car is driving in a straight direction, both wheels will spin at the same speed, it’s only on corners that the differential plays its part and is such is a critical van component. The differential is one of those parts that you don’t really notice until it fails and when that happens you really notice!
Sell a Van with a Broken Differential
Diagnosing differential failure can be challenging and requires experienced mechanical expertise as problems experienced could potentially be other issues and not related to the differential. Typically, differential problems are associated with sounds and vibrations. If you are experiencing whirring sounds when accelerating, whining sounds when decelerating, clanking and banging sounds (particularly on corners) then you may have a broken differential. Vibrations and rumbling of the steering wheel are also another tell-tale sign.
Differential issues are usually preventable as they usually relate to lubrication problems where gear oil has not been changed for an excessive period. When the damage is done the costs of repair can be excessive and mount up. Typical associated repairs include replacing oil seals, differential gaskets, backlash adjustment, repair labour, large-scale differential dismantling, replacement gear oil (typically three litres), etc. Costs will vary according to severity but are upwards of £300 and can easily run to £1,000+, which in many cases will render the van beyond economic repair. Only relatively new vans can justify outlays of £1,000+.
A van with a faulty differential just can’t be safely driven. In older van models particularly, the repair/scrap equation tends to lean to scrap. Often differential repair bills escalate as it’s hard from the outset for garages to provide an absolute fixed price. Why take the risk of an escalating differential repair bill for your van when you can sell to We Buy Broken Vans today? We use the word escalating as these repairs are notoriously difficult to estimate from the outset and invariably rise during the repair process.
Sell Your Van to We Buy Broken Vans Today
There’s no doubt about it that if you have a van with a faulty differential you either have to fix or sell. Vans needing differential repairs can’t be driven and with the cost of repair being expensive many van owners are turning to We Buy Broken Vans to help solve the problem.
If you would like speedy payment settlement for your faulty van call 0121 285 9859 or 07582 859 859 (texts can be sent to this number too).
Other van faults
Fuel Injector Problems
The main issues affecting fuel injectors involve them becoming blocked and with deposit build-ups.
Turbo Engine Problems
Many manufacturers have vans with this type of engine, with two popular models being the Ford Transit and Vauxhall Vivaro.
ECU Fault
We Buy Broken Vans regularly buy vans with ECU issues – it’s “bread and butter” business for us.
Timing Chain Problems
We can save you the headache of paying for expensive timing chain replacement and associated costs.
Wiring Loom Repairs
With an unknown diagnostic bill and repair costs, many owners turn to a business like ours to sell a van complete with its wiring loom faults.
Engine Management Warning Light
We will buy your van at a fair price even if there is an engine management light showing.
Low Oil Pressure
We are happy to buy vans with declared oil pressure faults and do so on a regular basis.
Gearbox Failure
There are many reasons for gearbox failure, but you can always speak to us for a cost-effective solution to buy your broken van.
DPF Problems
One of the problems with DPF’s is that the problem seems fixed but then re-occurs, which is irritating to be back at square one.
Fuel Pump Problems
You may decide you want to repair your van with a broken fuel pump, but if it all seems like too much hassle we are here to help.
MOT Failure Vans
If your van fails its MOT, a driver can be fined up to £2,500 and given 3 penalty points for driving a van with “dangerous” faults.
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