Fleet managers are often tasked with nearly impossible jobs. They must maintain a fleet of vehicles without spending too much money. Some ignore manufacturer-recommended services to make their bottom line look better on the monthly financial reports only to lose that gain through expensive automobile repair. AmeriFix maintains fleet vehicles and we recommend you stick to preventative maintenance schedules for the following reasons.
Prevents Breakdowns
As mentioned above, vehicles that are poorly maintained will cost more money in the end in repairs. It costs less to rotate tires every 6,000 miles than it does to replace tires more frequently because they are unevenly worn. It costs less to change motor oil every 3,000 miles than it does to replace damaged engine parts. A well-maintained vehicle is less likely to let you down unless there is an underlying issue that makes the vehicle a lemon, but you are likely careful to select fleet vehicles with histories of reliability. Maintenance stops expensive breakdowns before they occur, and it does more than that.
Increases Vehicle Safety
Preventative maintenance also increases vehicle safety. Breaking down on the road isn’t the only dangerous thing that can happen to fleet vehicles. Should a worn tire blow out or the vehicle’s brakes fail, the fleet vehicle may find itself the cause of an automobile accident and, if the accident is bad enough, there could be injuries or casualties involved. Your business cannot be successful if your fleet has a reputation of being unsafe. Passengers or those who rely on your vehicles to deliver their goods expect your vehicles to be safe and reliable. If they aren’t, your customers will go elsewhere.
Boosts Your Bottom Line
Wait a minute; preventative maintenance boosts my bottom line? Yes. Here’s how. Let’s talk about automobile accidents first since that was discussed above. Should a fleet vehicle be involved in an accident it will affect your insurance coverage, your liability coverage, and could end up being the cause of an expensive lawsuit if a passenger or business was injured as a result of the accident. Whether in an accident or out of service for repairs, an inoperable fleet vehicle costs you money. You lose the profits earned from that vehicle being in service and must pay for the repairs.
Don’t let your fleet vehicles cost you unnecessary money. Have them maintained properly by AmeriFix in Franklin, TN. Call us to discuss our fleet maintenance services. We’d be happy to set up a customized maintenance schedule that is convenient and affordable.
