What is GVM and why is it important?
GVM, or Gross Vehicle Mass, is a crucial specification that determines the maximum weight a vehicle can safely carry, including passengers, cargo, and accessories. Exceeding the GVM can compromise vehicle stability, braking, and handling, leading to safety risks, legal issues, and potential damage to the vehicle.
Understanding and adhering to GVM regulations is essential for:
- Ensuring Road and Passenger Safety
- Legal Compliance
- Vehicle Longevity
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If you are required to carry additional weight, what can you do?
In the event that you need to carry more weight than your GVM rates it to, you are able to undertake a GVM upgrade, where the key components of your vehicle that are affected by excess weight are upgraded and your GVM is increased to suit your needs (within legal limits for vehicle types).
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How do you check whether you are within your GVM?
In order to ensure that you are not exceeding the GVM of your Nissan Patrol Y62 or 300 Series Toyota LandCruiser we recommend you use our Check Your Weight tool below.
