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Like any good business, your operation is always expanding. It’s diversifying to meet the changing needs of your clientele. You may even consider taking on a partner who can supplement your knowledge, skills and experience with their own. You’re taking on new team members and imbuing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver the operational excellence upon which you built your brand. But with expansion comes a whole new set of potential pitfalls. If you want to have teams out on the road, for instance, you’ll likely agonise over which is the best vehicle to use as a fleet car. 

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A company car can be a great draw that attracts top-tier candidates to your position, and eventually will more than pay for itself as your mobile team members are able to close deals and build relationships outside of your previous geographic range. But how do you choose the right car to suit their needs. Keep in mind that a reliable family car may not always make for the best business car- although you may be surprised at what your local Suzuki Dealer may be able to offer you. Every business will have slightly different needs, and we’ll try to be as brand agnostic as possible. Still, broadly speaking, here’s what you should be looking for in a fleet vehicle… 

Safety first!

Today’s vehicles come with a raft of safety features. And when it comes to protecting your employees, you should incorporate as many of them as your budget will allow. Especially if you anticipate that drivers will use them for long stretches. For instance, lane departure alerts, adaptive cruise control, collision detection and so on are virtual prerequisites when it comes to protecting your employees and their vehicles. Likewise things like parking sensors and reversing cameras can prevent embarrassing bumps and scrapes that could tarnish the aesthetic of your company vehicle.

Make sure it offers decent fuel economy

Any opportunity to reduce operational costs without diminishing your operational quality is worth taking. As such, there’s no point paying a penny more in fuel than you have to. So look for models that offer decent fuel economy. Moreover, you should make sure that employees know which apps to use to find the cheapest fuel in their area. The cheapest is rarely the closest.  

Ascertain what features come as standard and what are customisations

While you’ll have a great many practical considerations in measuring a vehicle’s suitability for the job, you’ll also have some aesthetic considerations, too. After all, the vehicle will be a reflection of your brand, and you’ll want it to look the part. As such, before you commit to a model, make sure you know which trims, colours and body kits are available as standard and which are customisations. 

Otherwise you may find that your fleet vehicles eat more into your carefully balanced budget than you expected. 

With the right people in the right vehicles, your business can speed down the road to sustainable growth in no time. 

Chiino
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