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Discover what is fleet maintenance, with the benefits of well-maintained fleet, and how Alphabet can help. Learn from the leaders in business mobility solutions.

What is Fleet Maintenance & Key Benefits - Alphabet.com

<h4>Understanding the basics of maintaining a fleet is vital to ensure vehicles are safe, can stay on the road, and keep your business moving.</h4>
<h4>Here, we cover the essentials you need to know about fleet maintenance and assistance. And how Alphabet can help make your role easier.</h4>


<h2>What is fleet maintenance?</h2>
<p>Fleet maintenance is the care and upkeep of your company vehicles.</p>
<p>It covers a range of services including vehicle servicing, repairs, provision of roadside assistance, and effective accident management to ensure that your fleet operates at peak efficiency.</p>
<p>But it's not just about mechanical care; it also takes into account factors like fuel consumption, mileage, and driver training to minimise downtime and prolong vehicle lifespan.</p>


A poorly-maintained vehicle is at risk of breakdown or unplanned downtime, which will have knock-on effects to your operational efficiency and revenue.

Drivers may spend much of their working day operating fleet vehicles. If they’re not well looked after, they could become uncomfortable, unpleasant to drive, or even dangerous.

Well-maintained vehicles will perform better and last longer, reducing your costs on fuel, repairs, breakdowns and replacements.

If your employees use vehicles for work, you have a legal responsibility to ensure those vehicles are serviced and maintained regularly and driven appropriately to ensure driver and public safety. You also have a duty of care to your employees who drive their own vehicles for work purposes. 

Ensuring those vehicles are safe, legally compliant and your drivers have the licence to operate them is essential. Failure to do so could lead to reputational damage, fines or even prison.

You must make sure your vehicles are roadworthy at all times, both for driver safety and because it’s legally required. So, it’s important to schedule routine services well in advance. Otherwise, you risk invalidating the warranty and be left with a vehicle that’s not fit for use.

Windscreens make up 30% of a vehicle’s structural strength, so even the smallest crack could turn into a major issue if not dealt with quickly.

It’s important your drivers check their vehicle's tyres for wear and tear or damage regularly. If they're damaged or the tread has worn down to 2mm, it’s important to get new ones sorted quickly.

Even a vehicle seemingly in perfect condition can have an unexpected fault. When that happens, it’s useful to have a roadside assistance provider who can quickly deal with the problem and get your employees or goods moving again.

If the worst happens, you need to be prepared and have a clear process for your drivers and you to ensure any necessary repairs and insurance claims are managed efficiently and swiftly.

<h4>You can find out more about how to keep your fleet moving in our further guidance. Or get in touch on <a href="tel:01252 976 010">01252 976 010</a> to discuss how our maintenance-inclusive contracts and roadside assist options can help ensure your fleet stays on the move.</h4>
