Let’s face it: breaking down is incredibly annoying. We’ve all been there at one time or another and it always seems to happen when least convenient. It’s really frustrating and it can cause significant disruption to your day. The worst thing is, even with excellent vehicle maintenance, sometimes there is nothing you can do to avoid breaking down. However, if the worst does happen, it doesn’t have to ruin your day.
It’s easy to neglect joining an emergency recovery service such as the RAC, the AA or Greenflag, as it could been seen as just another overhead associated with your vehicle or fleet, but those recovery companies are experts at fixing or recovering vehicles quickly and providing a vital roadside resource.
While many individuals have personal recovery plans, sometimes businesses do not afford their employees, who often drive company vehicles, the same benefit. It’s not that they don’t want to, it’s usually down to cost and perhaps an assumption that if fleet vehicles are well maintained they won’t break down. Of course, when they do, important deadlines can get missed, stress levels rise and customers get upset. Is it really worth that risk?
There are also lots of benefits to being part of a nationwide roadside assistance service such as the RAC, as opposed to a local or in-house recovery service. If you have a business that is operating nationally or representatives travelling large distances, then you really do require support from a company who can get to you quickly and hopefully get you back on the road to continue your day.
Sometimes breaking down can be really scary – whoever you are! Having a car battery die on the outside lane of the M6 in winter is not where you want to be. But, it’s far less intimidating if you know that reliable support is coming quickly and that they may be able to get you back on the road.
fuelGenie understands the major impact vehicles breaking down has on a business in terms of lost time and revenue.
The RAC fix four out of five vehicles at the roadside in just 30 minutes and also offer a free online vehicle management tool to help you manage your vehicles more efficiently. In addition, they provide a replacement van or car option and all patrols carry a universal spare wheel.
Don’t let breakdowns cost your business money unnecessarily. Both fuelGenie and the RAC have propositions that are designed to make life easier and save time. It’s a partnership that is built with customers in mind. Breakdowns may be a part of life, but they don’t need to ruin your day.
