DeBoer’s Auto is proud to have expanded our services with our new fleet and truck center. Anyone who has driven by our shop has likely noticed some activity going on, which is all to better serve our customers. We understand with any changes that occur come plenty of questions from existing and potential customers. We would like to answer some of the most common questions we have received over the past few weeks as it relates to our new fleet and truck center.

Many business owners with a fleet have one thing in common--they struggle with managing their fleet. It’s virtually impossible to do it on your own with the other responsibilities you have to juggle. And you might not have the budget to hire a dedicated fleet manager to stay on top of your vehicles. Not managing your fleet properly can lead to high expenses later on, but we have a possible solution that can help you in many ways.

Fleet operators have a lot of different things to juggle. This is especially true if the fleet operator is the business owner, which is often true with smaller businesses. It’s easy to track the major expenses with your fleet, but if you want to get down to the details of the true cost of your fleet vehicles, a lot of time and effort is involved. Most business owners don’t have that kind of time, so DeBoer’s Auto is here to help you manage and control your fleet costs.

We have finally turned the calendar to a new year, and one of the biggest items fleet owners always look at during this time of year is the vehicle maintenance they’ve spent money on in the past year. Budgeting for vehicle maintenance and repairs can be challenging for various reasons. Unexpected expenses can especially drive up the cost, and some of them are difficult to budget for. However, with proper care, sticking with a regular maintenance schedule, and incorporating these tips, your fleet expenses this year can be less than they were last year.

The less your vehicle is on the road for business, the more money you are wasting. Vehicle breakdowns are one of the main causes of lost revenue for business owners who rely on their fleet so much. Proper routine care and maintenance may seem tedious and unnecessary if your vehicle is generally in good health, but the experts at DeBoer’s Auto can detect potential future issues to avoid a major breakdown later on. This starts with our digital inspection process, which is highly recommended to keep your fleet operating at high levels all the time.

As a fleet operator, the last thing you can afford is to have your vehicles in the shop for days at a time. Not only are you spending money on the work that needs to be done to them, but you’re also not making any money. We understand this completely at DeBoer’s Auto, so we prioritize getting your fleet in and out as quickly as possible with the highest quality of workmanship. Time is money for fleet owners and here are some of the ways we can increase our speed of service.

Owning or managing a fleet can be a stressful job. Setting a budget and sticking to it is challenging since so many unexpected things can happen to vehicles that drive up the costs of operating them. DeBoer’s Auto has worked with many fleet operators over the years and has a better understanding of their risk management strategies as a result. Not only can these strategies keep your business moving forward, but they can also minimize direct expenses and keep insurance numbers as low as possible.

At DeBoer’s Auto, we believe all vehicles can go 250,000 miles without any issues. However, this requires regular and timely repairs and maintenance to be achieved. By doing so, you could realistically save upwards of $100,000 when you factor in the cost of paying for expensive repairs due to ignoring warning signs or even buying new vehicles every couple of years. This isn’t very time efficient nor cost-effective for fleet owners, so we offer personalized fleet services to help you keep your vehicles on a regular schedule for maintenance and repairs to ensure your business is moving forward.

As a business owner your investment in providing your employees a company vehicle has many advantages. Your investment is the way to increase your productivity, workflow and deliver your product or service to your customer. What you’ve told us is that when your fleet vehicle is down. It’s costing you valuable time, money and possibly a valued customer.

Keeping on top of your maintenance and services helps prevent unexpected downtime and therefore saving you money. We understand that you need to have your vehicles so that you can continue with your productive day to day services.