{"id":2287,"date":"2021-01-25T16:21:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-au\/?p=2287"},"modified":"2021-04-13T15:58:08","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T14:58:08","slug":"five-steps-to-creating-the-perfect-fleet","status":"publish","type":"training","link":"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-au\/learning-zone\/five-steps-to-creating-the-perfect-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Steps to Creating the Perfect Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Selecting vehicles for your business will take up a major part of your budget.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s vital you make the right decisions, but there are no easy solutions to this because there are so many factors involved. You\u2019ve got to keep your employees happy while, at the same time, keeping a handle on costs.<\/p>\n

So it\u2019s no wonder that when it comes to vehicle selection, one of the biggest questions we hear is, \u201chow can I make the best procurement decisions?\u201d.<\/p>\n

In our view, the best strategy involves doing your research and assessing all of the factors that could impact budget, capital expenditure decisions, leasing options and cost of ownership.<\/p>\n

We know that every fleet is different. However, if you want to select the most appropriate vehicles for your fleet, all of these factors need to be considered and weighed against your business requirements.<\/p>\n

Above all, remember that this all takes sound and accurate knowledge. With this in mind, our biggest recommendation is \u201calways do your research\u201d.<\/p>\n

Here are our top five things you should consider when selecting your fleet vehicles:<\/p>\n

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Use and operation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first thing you need to do is ensure you\u2019re choosing vehicles which are suitable for the job. At this stage you should avoid any brand or manufacturer-specific parameters that might limit choices. Instead, focus on the required vehicle features and capabilities. Think about what it will be used for and consider things such as:<\/p>\n

What types and amounts of supplies, products or equipment will your vehicle carry? For example, is a traditional boot important so that goods are out of sight, or is it more important to have the larger carrying capacity and easier access to cargo that an SUV provides?<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Standardisations and specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Now it\u2019s time to make some key specification choices. This will help to:<\/p>\n