Our first two blogs in our series covered the total cost of ownership and how to calculate cost-per-mile. The examples in those blogs should have given you different ways to think about your fleet and how you can save a lot of money. No matter where you’re at in your business, it’s never too late or early to get started managing your fleet costs a little better. Here’s what you need to know.

Every parent knows there are many different factors to consider when buying a car seat for their child. They even need to know how to install it properly. While all of these things are of great importance, we want to discuss other safety tips to consider. These are tips you might not have thought of before but could help you or others out tremendously in case of an emergency. Here are some things to think about.

Calculating your cost-per-mile on your fleet is much different than calculating miles-per-gallon of gas. The cost-per-mile is simple to figure out, but many business owners don’t take it seriously enough and could be wasting a lot of money throughout the years. You can make the calculations as simple or as detailed as you want. The more detailed you get, the better the information you’ll have and the more informed decisions you can make. Here’s what you need to know about calculating cost-per-mile for your fleet.

As Baby Boomers start getting older, getting them into vehicles is a little more challenging than it has been in the past. If you have an elderly loved one, pay attention to how easily they get in and out of their vehicle. The last thing you want to happen is for them to struggle and accidentally fall or injure themselves somehow. The good news is there are a number of devices that can help elderly people or those who have mobility challenges. Here are some of those devices you can consider investing in for safety.

Looking back on 2020, one of the facts about the pandemic we are weathering that blows us away here at DeBoer’s Auto is the fact that pet ownership has increased 56%. That means there are a lot of happy doggies, kitties, and other animals out there who recently came to their forever homes.

Whether you are a long-time pet owner, or one of the more recent newbies to the scene, we have some great tips on how to keep your pet safe and happy while traveling.

The total cost of ownership is a comprehensive topic that one must understand in order to manage a fleet. As a small business/fleet owner, you have a lot of things on your plate to juggle to make sure customers are taken care of. While that is an essential part of being a business owner, making money is also. For many fleet owners, calculating the total cost of ownership takes a backseat, which could be costing you lots of money. Here’s how you can calculate your total cost of ownership.

We are entering the hot and humid summer months, so it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your vehicle. The last thing you want to happen is to go on a road trip or vacation with your family and your vehicle’s A/C system stops working or doesn’t cool as it should. A simple evaluation can keep it running like normal so you can stay comfortable no matter where the summer months take you.

A new law has recently passed that we would like to inform all drivers about if they haven’t heard of it. It’s the Safe Passing Law and it’s designed to keep the roads safe for pedestrians, bicyclists, people on scooters, skateboards, or anything else. There have been too many accidents involving these people over the years, so the new law is in place to keep them safe and provide guidance for drivers who approach them.

More cars over the years have adopted synthetic oil for good reasons. The average person might not know the differences between synthetic and conventional oil, but it’s important information to have so you know exactly what is going into your vehicle. We’ve provided you with some valuable information so you know your vehicle is getting exactly what it needs to perform properly.

The brake lines in your vehicle are what connect your hydraulic brake fluid system to the brake calipers that are on the wheels which perform the stopping when you press the brake pedal. They are a very intricate and important piece of the braking system and need to be looked at and addressed if there are any problems. When you bring your vehicle into DeBoer’s Auto, we will always inspect your brake lines so you will have peace of mind knowing yours are in good shape or need attention.