Tyre and maintenance provider says that pressure on fleets for greater 24/7 run time is creating additional tyre wear. ATS Euromaster says it inspects 5,800 vehicles each month- including fleets such as dotcom grocer Tesco - and that on average 32% of vans need actionable maintenance.
ATS said proactive maintenance can prevent vehicle downtime and greater maintenance costs by tackling issues in advance. Typically, a service might identify those brakes that will require changing in two months. Rather than leaving it, ATS says fleet managers should recognise the vehicle downtime cost of a further visit to the service bays and approve brake rectification during the services.
There’s lots of issues that can occur causing unwanted repair bills further down the line. Here’s some of the issues that are most likely to go wrong with your vehicle under lockdown.
Be it a car or a van, regular maintenance and cleaning will help save money on costly repairs, time out of working order and ultimately affect your sell or trade in value,
Vehicle maintenance is key when operating a smooth business. Knowing that your drivers are aware of what to do should something happen suddenly will ensure longevity of your vehicle. It is important to be able to understand the meaning of your vehicle dashboard lights and know what to do in response to them. Paying attention to warning lights and understanding [...]
What does a service plan deliver? Covers the cost of full servicing over two or three years Set monthly amount means you can budget for servicing costs Helps smooth cash flow Ensures vans are maintained regularly Provides a duty of care paper trail for you Full VAT recovery Typical costs for vans like Williams Deli start from £18.50 a month [...]
While you'll always need a professional service for your vans, some basic maintenance can be taken in-house This content was provided on behalf of SGS Engineering RUNNING a fleet of business vans is costly, particularly where repairs and maintenance are concerned. Recently though, a number of companies are finding that they can increase profits dramatically by conducting basic [...]
Shoddy maintenance has always meant inefficiency in the long run, but AXA Insurance says that if it leads to accidents, claims could be rejected YOUR business depends on your van – so you look after it properly. Or do you? A new survey reveals that although 90% of van operators have their vans serviced at least once a [...]
A scruffy or damaged van is likely to put off potential customers HAVE you ever put in a reasonable quote for a job then wondered why you didn't get it? It could be down to the condition of your van, according to van specialists Vanarama. The company is warning tradespeople such as plumbers and electricians, joiners and painter-decorators, that [...]
Vans are being driven harder on less maintenance. The FTA reckons there are 1 million unroadworthy vans on the road every day HALF of all 3.5-tonne vans on UK roads more than three years old are unroadworthy, according to a recent survey by the Freight Transport Association (FTA). The FTA study found the failure rate for the vans [...]
With Britain in the grip of another bout of extreme cold weather, are you confident you are doing everything to ensure your van won’t let you down?
Story: COLIN DAWSON Your van isn’t earning its keep when it’s off the road. Any downtime will have a negative effect on your business and that includes MoT testing. Well, if you’re Midlands based, this could be the answer. Mercedes-Benz dealer Midlands Truck & Van is offering to MoT test your vans while you sleep. The company already [...]
KEEP the vans moving must be the mantra of all van operators - but don't forget the maintenance, says FSG.
