Monthly Archives: April 2017

Understanding commercial fleet vehicle maintenance

Understanding commercial fleet vehicle maintenance

As a person who owns their own business you may rely on various vehicles to complete the services offered by your business. So you understand that it is critical for those cars and trucks to continue to operate with ease. Well those autos rely on you, too, in order to provide those vehicles with proper maintenance so that they don't let you down. By keeping up with scheduled auto maintenance your fleet vehicles will continue to help you make delivery after delivery or service call after service call. Here is why fleet vehicle maintenance is so incredibly important for your fleet. Keep deliveries and services on time In order to keep your bottom line above the red you need to be able to complete your services or deliveries in a timely fashion. It takes a healthy car or truck to be able to do this. Putting off maintenance, which includes oil changes, belt and hose replacement, diagnostics, fluid flushes and out scheduled services, you put your vehicles at risk of a breakdown ... read more

Is it time for an Engine Rebuild for your vehicle?

Is it time for an Engine Rebuild for your vehicle?

The engine in your vehicle can be equated to the human heart. As the heart pumps blood and oxygen through the veins, the engine pumps power to the wheels. While routine maintenance, including oil changes, belt and hose replacements, filter replacements and other 30/60/90K services, will keep your engine well protected, it can still run into trouble, especially at high mileage. If you notice any of the following problems with your vehicle's engine be sure to visit a local auto repair shop for further diagnostics. These problems are often an indication that it is time for an engine rebuild, but more minor repairs may be appropriate depending on the circumstances. Knocking Noise If you are driving down the road and you hear a knocking noise coming from under the hood that rises and falls with the engine RPMs you will want to find a professional engine repair shop right away. This is an indicator of worn engine bearings, which supports the flow of moving parts of the engine. If the bearing ... read more