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Fleet maintenance is now more than ever a mix of fit for purpose (intended use), fit for service (vehicle operation) with a healthy dose of OH&S given in many instances the vehicle is now a workplace (compliance). While scheduled vehicle maintenance typically represents around 5% of total running costs, it has the biggest part to play in ensuring additional (and unbudgeted costs) don’t land in your maintenance spend.
It wasn’t that long ago that vehicle service schedules followed 10,000km intervals but in recent times as manufacturers look to improve the presented total cost of ownership, service schedules have increased from anywhere to an extra 25% (12,500km) and more likely 50% (15,000km) with some European vehicles up to 20,000km.
While largely this increase has been supported by improvements in engine design/ emission improvements, fuel quality and lubricant development, it’s important to remember that regular vehicle inspection and reporting is also an important part of ensuring your responsibilities as the vehicle provider are met. Oil changes and filling the washer bottle are one thing but ensuring brakes are serviceable and the bumpers aren’t hanging off are just as, if not more, important.
Many a fleet manager has had a sleepless night after ‘discovering’ the condition of a vehicle or worse, a large bill arriving for a major component failure due to lack of scheduled maintenance. You’d be surprised at the number of new vehicles not serviced for 20,000 - 30,000km and as a result requiring a $10,000+ engine replacement.
Key points to remember:
How many other things in your business could you defend if used 10% over the recommended capacity?
To get in touch with our fleet team to see what value we can add to your business contact our fleet sales manager or call us on (02) 9680 6500