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Get Comprehensive Fleet Vehicle Checks at
Manchester Fleet Services
Manchester Fleet Services is your premium service center offering extensive fleet vehicle checks. Your vehicles are at the core of your operations, and they need routine checks and inspections. Often this means a series of checks at varying intervals both by your drivers and our auto experts.
Fleet Vehicle Checks are Critical
The pre-trip check is performed by the designated driver before each trip starts (or daily for multi-day trips) to ensure that the vehicle is safe and roadworthy. Inter-trip checks at rest stops ensure continued roadworthiness. Post-trip checks are also done by the designated drivers at the end of each trip (or end of each day of driving). This offers the chance to check for any problems that may have occurred during the trip and to log them.
While your drivers will perform on-the-road checks, your fleet still needs comprehensive checks in our premium service center. Our team of service technicians has close to a century of combined experience. We not only address repairs logged by your drivers but we also complete detailed fleet vehicle checks. Plus, we follow a fleet preventive maintenance checklist to ensure that your vehicles remain up and running.
The Fleet Maintenance Checklist
At Manchester Fleet Services, we follow a detailed fleet maintenance checklist. There are several versions of this checklist, and it all depends on the type of vehicle and usage patterns. Our vehicle maintenance program is essential to keeping your fleet running smoothly.
Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Checklist Alternate Approaches: On-Demand and Crisis Maintenance
At Manchester Fleet Services, we know that no two fleets are the same. Each of our valued clients’ fleets requires a customized maintenance program that works for their unique requirements and budget. However, some individuals may adopt alternative approaches to fleet vehicle maintenance:
On-Demand Maintenance
The on-demand maintenance checklist arises when maintenance is performed on an as-needed basis. This approach often means only replacing or fixing certain parts when they break or stop performing well. These required repairs only surface after a formal inspection reveals the wear and tear of each vehicle.
At Manchester Fleet Services, we know that no two fleets are the same. Each of our valued clients’ fleets requires a customized maintenance program that works for their unique requirements and budget. However, some individuals may adopt alternative approaches to fleet vehicle maintenance:
On-Demand Maintenance
The on-demand maintenance checklist arises when maintenance is performed on an as-needed basis. This approach often means only replacing or fixing certain parts when they break or stop performing well. These required repairs only surface after a formal inspection reveals the wear and tear of each vehicle.
Some of the areas that require attention in this type of maintenance approach include:
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Light bulbs replacement
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Replacing the springs
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Retuning gauges
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Installing new window glass
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Upgrading seat cushions
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Installing new engine and transmission
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Inserting new batteries
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Replacing corroded or deteriorated structures
Choosing to perform on-demand maintenance can sometimes be more expensive than having scheduled minor repairs and maintenance.
Crisis Maintenance
The mantra, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” does not work well with vehicles, especially fleet vehicles. Choosing the crisis maintenance approach means dealing with your vehicles suddenly and inconveniently breaking down on the side of the road. You will have the hassles of sending a replacement vehicle so that your driver can proceed with his trip and also sending a mechanic to conduct repairs along the roadway.
We do not recommend this crisis approach for your fleet vehicle maintenance checklist. You will often spend a lot more when you choose to wait until everything goes badly before taking care of your fleet vehicles.
You would:
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Suffer the downtime necessary to repair the disabled vehicle
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Have your other vehicles (and possibly drivers) operating under the stress of picking up the slack from the disabled vehicle
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Spend more on extensive repairs that could have been avoided with regular fleet vehicle checks and maintenance
Manchester Fleet Services offers affordable and custom fleet vehicle maintenance to meet each client's needs. Contact us today to discuss your options:
Our Car and Fleet Truck Maintenance Checklist Will Support Your Logistics Network
Your fleet of vehicles covers a lot of distance and often while transporting significant loads. You can rely on Manchester Fleet Services to keep your fleet operating at its peak performance.
Our car and fleet truck maintenance checklist is extensive, and it covers checks of the following areas:
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Core technical inspection: Engine, transmission, filters, fuel level, suspension, steering, auxiliary systems, belts and hoses, clutch, electrical system components, body, and exhaust system
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Oils and fluids: Oils, defrosting system, the power steering, brakes, wiper, and transmission fluids
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Brakes: Checking and testing the entire brake system, emergency brake, measuring the brake pads’ width, and replacing them if they are too narrow
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Lights: Taillights and brake lights, high and low beams, turn signals, reverse lights, emergency flashers, and license plate illumination
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Wheels and rims: Checking to ensure the tire matches the wheel, alignment, tire conditions (ensuring that there are no cuts or embedded objects), spare tires, and checks for the availability of tools to deal with emergencies
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Interior inspection: Air conditioning system, fans, horn checks, seat belts, dashboard gauges, as well as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangles, reflective jackets, etc.
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Windshield, back windows, and mirror inspection: Checks of the integrity of the glass, wiper and window control system, driver and passenger side mirrors, and inside mirrors
Minimize Downtime With Our Fleet Preventive Maintenance Checklist
It’s far better to prevent a complete breakdown of your vehicle than to carry out a series of costly repairs. A fleet preventive maintenance checklist allows you to extract the most value and service from each vehicle.
All preventive maintenance should account for the manufacturer’s recommendations for vehicle maintenance, the frequency of this maintenance, and the professional who should complete each process.
The fleet preventive maintenance checklist includes:
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Oil changes
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Filter changes
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Tightening of components
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Tuning the engine
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Maintaining the brakes
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Tire rotation
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Lubrication
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Radiator maintenance
Contact Manchester Fleet Services for Your Fleet Vehicle Checks
Manchester Fleet Services is your one-stop service center for all your fleet vehicle checks and maintenance. You need your fleet to perform at its best and we are committed to helping you accomplish that goal. We are the home of exceptional, honest, and reliable fleet vehicle maintenance services. Let us partner with you to keep your operations moving toward your strategic objectives and growth.