Give your school minibus a summer health check

The summer holidays are a well-earned break for pupils and staff but your school minibus still needs a little attention while it’s parked up. A few simple checks over the summer can help prevent flat batteries, tyre issues and stale interiors when September rolls around.

Give your minibuses a summer once-over

Before your minibuses are parked up for long periods, give them a quick visual check. Look for any obvious damage, check lights, mirrors, wipers and fluid levels, and make a note of anything that needs attention before September.

Don't forget the battery

If a minibus is left unused for weeks, the battery can lose charge. Starting the vehicle regularly or taking it for a short drive can help keep things ticking over.

Parkers have a useful guide to the Best Vehicle Battery Testers – take a read to find out their top picks.

Keep tyres in check

Tyres can lose pressure when a vehicle is standing still. Check tyre pressures before the summer break and again before the minibus returns to regular use. It’s also worth looking for cracks, bulges and uneven wear.

What Car? have put together a review of their top tyre gauges – click to find out which products they recommend.

Clean inside and out

A good clean before the holidays helps protect the vehicle and makes September much more pleasant. Remove litter, lost property and food wrappers then give seats, floors and surfaces a proper tidy. No one wants to discover a forgotten lunchbox six weeks later!

Check your dates and book repairs early

Summer is a great time to check MOT, service and insurance dates. If your minibus needs servicing, repairs or replacement parts, getting it booked in over the summer can save time and stress in September.

Looking to upgrade your minibuses?

We have a range of new and used stock available and ready for immediate delivery – so no matter your schools requirements, we’ve got you covered! You can view our new stock here.