Why Preventive Maintenance Shouldn’t be Overlooked

Smart business owners and managers understand that preserving the life of their work trucks will maximize their return on investment. Keeping up on preventive maintenance isn’t just smart, though, it’s imperative to keep your business running. Below are several reasons why you should book your preventive maintenance appointment with Rush Truck Centres of Canada today!

Decreased Operating Expenses and More Time on the Road

Being proactive about preventive maintenance will always be more cost effective than repairing breakdowns later. If your work trucks aren’t properly maintained, it can lead to preventable accidents, which can cost your company in lost productivity, legal, medical and other expenses. Consistent and regular work truck maintenance helps keep your trucks on the road, minimizing downtime in the long run.

Ensure the parts you select are made for your work truck. For example, Isuzu Genuine Parts are the OEM replacements for Isuzu trucks, and FleetValue® Parts, second line Isuzu parts, are supplied only through authorized Isuzu truck dealerships. They are designed and built to ensure your truck runs at its peak performance and stays on the road longer. In addition to $14 million in inventory, Rush Truck Centres of Canada also has access to nine distribution centres with over $480 million in inventory to source the part you need, when you need it, for all makes and models of trucks and trailers. 

Catch Potential Issues Quickly

Work trucks are used daily, often by different drivers. It might not always be obvious if a mechanical or safety issue is developing. The Benjamin Franklin axiom that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is as relevant today as it was back then. It’s more economical and safer to fix issues when they’re minor than when they snowball into something that takes your vehicle off the road, or worse, causes the need to replace your work truck. Isuzu trucks are known for their quality, reliability and low operational cost, but all work trucks have to be well-maintained to get maximum performance and longevity.

Increased Mileage

It’s no secret that an in-tune vehicle improves fuel efficiency, sometimes significantly. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, fixing a vehicle that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4%, though results vary. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40%.

Adjusting the pressure of your tires once a month can increase a car’s fuel efficiency by up to 3%. Maintenance like rotating tires, along with changing air and oil filters all help increase fuel efficiency and your bottom line. Isuzu’s legendary engines are known for delivering excellent fuel economy, which in turn lowers the cost of ownership.

Safety First

We know that you value driver safety as a top priority. Malfunctioning parts or systems can place drivers in dangerous situations. The last thing you want is for you or your crew to be stranded roadside because of maintenance issues. Keeping your work trucks in tip top shape isn’t only better for the truck, it’s better for your business, the people who keep it running, and your bottom line.

Preventive maintenance pays for itself by maximizing your work truck’s useful life and ROI, lowering costly repair bills, maximizing productivity and maintaining safety. And because you have a reliable dealership local to Mississauga, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, and Belleville, you can trust that your work truck is in the hands of an expert and knowledgeable staff. There’s no better time to ensure that you’re road-ready for the winter months.

Schedule your preventive maintenance today!