It's important for your safety that you properly maintain your new car or van. The vehicle must be serviced regularly and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, to keep the vehicle within the warranty and it is also stated in the terms and conditions of any finance agreements.

Choose a monthly maintenance package in conjunction with your finance agreement to cover the cost of routine servicing, tyres and maintenance to avoid any unexpected repair bills. You will be given access to a dedicated booking team who will book any service, mot or repair using a national network of approved garages where your vehicle will be looked after to the very highest standards. For business critical vehicles you may opt to include a relief vehicle as part of the maintenance contract to keep you mobile 24-7.

 

Train drivers to talk to the garage about the condition of any safety-critical components such as the brakes and tyres when their vehicle is being serviced so that even if they are currently in a safe condition they know when to get them re-checked or replaced.
 
Drivers must also be taught that relying on the results of a regular service is not enough and that they should perform daily and weekly checks on tyres, glass, oil, water and lights to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy. It is important that there are clear policies and procedures for reporting any defects spotted.
 
Tyres are crucial in the handling and performance of a vehicle and if they are worn may render any safety systems useless in an emergency. They should be regularly checked for tread depth, pressure and overall condition.

 

If you decide to manage your own maintenance ensure that you asses the quality of the maintenance work regularly and that the mechanics are properly qualified.