Ideal Automotive works on fleet vehicles. We offer both preventative maintenance and repair solutions to our fleet customers. Fleet vehicles are a special breed, if you will, because they run hard all day long. As such, they experience many common issues, all of which can be resolved or even avoided by preventative maintenance. What are these four common problems? Keep reading to find out.
Vehicle Breakdown Caused By Faulty Parts
When we maintain fleet vehicles, we keep an eye out for faulty parts through visual and electronic inspections as well as recall notices from vehicle manufacturers. This ensures your fleet is always running at its best and you needn’t worry about it breaking down while on crucial deliveries or with important clients as passengers. We also keep an eye on recalls mandated by federal authorities because recalls don’t just come from manufacturers.
Overheating and Engine Failure
Preventative maintenance, such as oil changes and radiator services, also prevents your vehicles from overheating. Oil lubricates engine parts to protect them against the heat caused by friction. Your radiator system circulates coolant through the engine to keep it cool. As you know, fleet vehicles often stop and go quite a bit, which makes it easy for the engines to overheat and eventually fail. Keep the oil and coolant fresh and ready to do their job.
Tire Blowouts and Accidents
Fleet vehicles put a lot of miles on their cars, vans, trucks, and limos and it’s crucial to rotate the tires every 6,000 miles to avoid uneven tread wear. It’s also important to keep the tires balanced and the wheels aligned. Tires with plenty of tread keep your fleet vehicles safe on the road, especially during inclement weather. Bald tires blow out and can cause the driver to lose control and get into an accident, which is an issue you’re best to avoid.
Transmission Failure
Finally, automatic or manual, your fleet vehicle transmissions must be healthy or you’re on the road to expensive automotive repairs. Transmission services include inspections, fluid flushes, and clutch adjustments for fleet vehicles with manual transmissions. This keeps the vehicles shifting smoothly and helps your fleet drivers complete their routes without fail every day, which brings in more money. It’s a win-win no matter how you slice it.
Call Ideal Automotive in Blaine, MN, Ideal Automotive to discuss your fleet preventative maintenance needs. We can customize a maintenance schedule that fits your budget and keeps your vehicles safe and reliable.
