Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL has a few tips to help you get there.
If you operate a fleet of vehicles, you’ve probably listened to a vehicle and thought “that doesn’t sound right” at least once or twice. Strange noises are an indicator that something isn’t working right, and typically means something is wearing out a lot faster than it should, or is about to fail. At Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, we can tell a lot about the condition of a vehicle just by listening to it. Specific noises and where they come from are often all you need to diagnose an issue and the severity of the problem. Here are some signs to listen out for.
If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at Professional Fleet Maintenance, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road.
Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.
At Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, we know there’s a lot of conflict on when you should maintenance certain things on your truck. We also know there are consequences to neglecting maintenance; the difference between a truck that breaks down all the time and a truck that has covered over a million miles virtually trouble free all boils down to maintenance.
Awareness and safety are at the top of our list of concerns here at Professional Fleet Maintenance, even more so with all the recall scare that happens in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your family safe, saving you money, and keeping your car running smoothly.
You’ve likely heard that diesel engines are ok to idle indefinitely, and that it’s even good for them. Where does this logic come from, and is it true? Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL has the answers.
If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Professional Fleet Maintenance in Ft. Lauderdale has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.
