For a lot of local businesses, fall is one of the busiest stretches of the year. Delivery vans, service trucks and company cars rack up miles, and a single vehicle out of commission can throw off a whole week of jobs.
The best time to get ahead of that is right now, before the busy weeks pile up. A quick round of preventive maintenance on every vehicle can catch worn brakes, weak batteries, leaking hoses and tires that won’t make it through winter. Fixing those small things on your schedule is far better than dealing with a breakdown on a customer’s driveway.
Keeping a simple record for each vehicle makes a big difference. Knowing when each one was last serviced, how many miles it’s running each month and which ones have recurring problems lets you plan ahead instead of reacting. If you’re replacing the same part on the same truck again and again, that’s worth a closer look.
Drivers are your best early warning system, too. Encourage them to speak up about new noises, warning lights, pulling to one side or anything that feels different. Most big repairs start out as a small change someone noticed and mentioned.
Reliable Automotive works with fleet accounts of all sizes, from a single work truck to a group of company vehicles. We can set up a maintenance schedule, keep service records for each vehicle and work with you to keep downtime to a minimum. Our after-hours key drop makes it easy to drop a vehicle off at the end of the day.
If your business depends on its vehicles, let’s talk about keeping them on the road this fall. Call Reliable Automotive at (615) 472-1825 or stop by 112 Alpha Dr in Franklin, Monday through Friday from 7 to 5.
