Being diligent about preventive maintenance for a fleet of vehicles not only can help a company’s bottom line, it benefits the environment. Preventive maintenance means taking the time to monitor fluid levels, tire pressure, belts and hoses, battery, air, fuel, and transmission filters, vehicle lighting and turn signal systems. In addition to keeping the vehicle safe to drive, benefits include everything from avoiding more costly repairs and loss of productivity due to down time to helping the environment by reducing fuel consumption, decreasing harmful emissions,
To help maximize savings, a professional fleet management company may use a service interval guide that considers the optimal timing for preventive maintenance to stay within warranties for all makes and models. Their expertise may also help direct drivers take advantage of opportunities to combine service with the replacement of various components that may be covered by warranty, to further reduce costs.
In addition to overseeing and authorizing service and repairs, maintaining good records, and consolidating invoices, a professional fleet management company may be able to negotiate better prices on maintenance and repairs, facilitate goodwill assistance claims, and secure available rebates. Often, this negotiating ability can mean that you can avoid paying for unnecessary repairs and service or those that may be already covered by warranty.
Jay de la Houssaye, Area Sales Manager for Enterprise Fleet Management/Louisiana, can be reached at 504-779-3321. Serving the entire South Central Louisiana area, de la Houssaye is supported by an experienced team of veteran mechanics and accredited Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technicians to serve the fleet maintenance needs of businesses with mid-size fleets. Inaddition to maintenance management programs, Enterprise’s services include vehicle acquisition, fuel management and insurance programs, as well as vehicle registration, reporting and remarketing. Visit the company’s web site at www.enterprisefleet.com or call toll free 1-877-23-FLEET.