When looking at used vans for sale Hereford, you may notice that some are markedly cheaper than others. This may be because of their mileage, age or bodywork. Or it could be because they have warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. When a van’s dashboard lights are illuminated in orange or red, it usually indicates that something is amiss, so you should tread with caution rather than chasing a bargain.
Why do dashboard lights come on?
Dashboard warning lights are designed to illuminate or flash to let you know that something is wrong and needs investigating or repairing. Ignoring a warning light could lead to vehicle component failures which could prove costly, particularly if the engine seizes and the vehicle is rendered undriveable
What should you do if a dashboard light comes on?
If you are driving and a light appears on the dashboard, you should pull over at the next safe opportunity and check your owner’s manual to determine what the light means and what the recommended course of action is.
In some cases, you will be able to drive home carefully, but you should book your van in to be inspected as soon as possible by a mechanic. In other cases, you will want to call for breakdown recovery. This is particularly so if the check engine light is illuminated, as this could indicate an imminent failure.
Should you buy a van whose dashboard lights are on?
When you buy from a reputable supplier such as https://cotswoldvancentre.co.uk/buy/used-vans-for-sale/hereford, you will have peace of mind that your chosen vehicle has been fully inspected and is safe to drive. It will not have any dashboard warning lights illuminated and if one were to come on shortly after sale, they would deal with it under warranty.
When purchasing your van privately, however, there is no legal comeback as the vehicle will be sold as seen, so you should very carefully consider how much time, money and inconvenience a breakdown would cost you and steer away from vehicles with known problems.