The new EU directive 2007/38/EC to retrofit all vehicles first registered after January 2000 stipulates that all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must be fitted with new wide angle (class IV) and kerb mirrors (class V), that meet the new legislation by the end of March 2009.
The new directive improves the driver's visibility of pedestrians, cyclists or when the vehicle is making a left turn (right hand drive vehicles) or a right turn (left hand drive vehicles).
DAF have launched a dedicated website www.checkyourmirror.com where everybody has access to information, legislation and advice on retro. fitting compliant mirrors. So log on today and ensure that your mirrors are compliant before the deadline!
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Save £10 off a replacement mirror from your local DAF dealer
If you run a mixed fleet and purchase a compliant mirror for a DAF truck, you can save £10 off a TRP All Makes compliant mirror (the purchases can occur simultaneously). This offer applies to purchases between 17th November '08 and 31st March '09
The TRP range covers Scania, ERF, Renault, MAN, Volvo and Mercedes and includes both heated and non-heated options. So whatever marque of truck you run, we have the right part for your truck.
Download the guide below to find the TRP part number for your truck.
Which mirror? Click here to download our guide to part numbers
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