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Allow for adequate floor space so team members can move freely without damaging equipment and / or themselves . Tool manufacturers have products that are stackable and secure and can fit well into storage spaces .
Maintenance In our industry we encourage maintenance to ensure the system works well all the time and lasts longer . So , too with our vehicles . See to it that it is regularly maintained and working at its best . A good maintenance contract will ensure this , but bear in mind to point out all the squeaks , noises and odd things when sending your vehicle for a service . If the vehicle ’ s maintenance contract is to expire , make sure you have budgeted for extending the contract if you don ’ t replace the vehicle . Obviously if the vehicle is going to be replaced when the contract has expired then this is a major budget item .
Pre- and post-trip checks Identifying the odds noises , scratches and ensuring the vehicle is kept ship shape , a daily pre- and post-check is essential . Check mileage and have a quick glance at the interior to check that the condition is maintained . A tool check is important , as is the replacement of parts used the day before . Loss of tools and parts is costly and while you should budget for losses , regular checking does send out a good message to those with sticky fingers !
Bigger fittings ready for picking .
Such checks also present a good image of the vehicle when arriving at customers without smoke belching from the exhaust .
Security Keeping the vehicle secure is obvious but the question is , it the right security ? One could say if I am going to the north of Jo ’ burg or the south of Cape Town it is okay , but as we have learnt and are continuing to learn theft can happen anywhere . Besides , the
A vehicle complete with correct roof carrier .
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