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Coverage of preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, shop operations, parts, technicians, and service strategies that help fleets improve vehicle availability, reduce downtime, control costs, and keep assets productive.

News•October 11, 2012

Study Finds Car Care Reminder Systems Do Get Drivers to Bring Vehicles in for Maintenance

WASHINGTON - According to AAA, six out of ten motorists (63%) have a vehicle with a built-in electronic maintenance reminder that alerts them when it’s time to bring a vehicle in for preventive maintenance.

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News•October 9, 2012

AAA: Prevalence of Vehicle Breakdowns Highlights Need for Regular Checkups

ORLANDO -- The nation’s largest motor club reminds drivers that October is AAA Car Care Month, an ideal time for a seasonal vehicle checkup to ensure worry-free driving.

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Articles•by Mike Antich•October 5, 2012

How to Minimize Vehicle Abuse

A used company vehicle in poor condition, because of driver abuse or neglect will result in lost resale value. Fleets that have clearly articulated policies about vehicle upkeep and misuse receive a better quality product to remarket.

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News•September 20, 2012

GE Capital Fleet Services Reaches $1 Billion Milestone for Identified Customer Cost Savings

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - Through its cost savings identification program, GE Capital Fleet Services analyzes customers’ fleets to help maximize efficiency and determine opportunities for cost savings.

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News•September 11, 2012

LeasePlan USA Maintenance Technician Earns ASE 'World Class' Certification

ALPHARETTA, GA - LeasePlan USA would like to congratulate Mechanical Coordinator, Jason Kimes, on becoming the 1,834th World Class Technician.

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News•September 7, 2012

Tire Purchasing Survey: Looking for Feedback!

TORRANCE, CA – Work Truck magazine needs to hear from you! Does your fleet utilize medium-duty truck tires? If so, tell us all about it!

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News•September 6, 2012

Stanford University Revises Its Fleet Policies

STANFORD, CA - Stanford University has changed its fleet policy to better monitor use of university-owned vehicles, from changing its employee vehicle use rules to implementing additional monitoring measures on a per-department basis.

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Articles•by Chris Wolski•September 4, 2012

Valero 'Cascades' Toward Savings

Valero’s fleet administrator, Randy Burwell, has built his career on saving the refinery company money. His newest idea is no exception.

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News•August 28, 2012

Strategic Vision’s 2012 Total Quality Index Finds VW Leads in Quality, Toyota in Fewest Problems

SAN DIEGO – Strategic Vision has announced the results of its 2012 Total Quality Index study, which measures the number of reported problems with specific vehicles and whether vehicles meet customers’ quality expectations.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•August 7, 2012

Accident Costs Go Up...Up...Up

A stressful environment surrounds fleet, and increased accident management costs are contributing to fleet manager anxiety.

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