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Operations| November 14, 2011

Ownersite Technologies’ Top Three Winter Tips For Fleets

Non-routine maintenance checks keep your fleets reliable and running well in winter weather.

Vehicles| August 4, 2010

In-House Mechanic Useful After Hours

Late one Sunday evening, chauffeur Joel Sanchez of my company, Limousine Scene in Bakersfield, Calif., was descending the treacherous Grapevine Highway from its 5,000 foot summit. Loaded with 16 teenagers returning from a day at an amusement park, Sanchez had no idea how difficult the evening was about to get.

Vehicles| August 3, 2010

Hiring a Mechanic Can Reduce Expenses

Dealerships also offer the same wholesale prices and free delivery to fleet owners as they do to local repair shops. Whether you do the work or hire a part-time mechanic for a nominal hourly wage, the savings to be realized can be a lot.

Vehicles| August 21, 2009

Is It Time to Mothball, Sell, or Return?

Each vehicle in your fleet directly contributes to your bottom line profitability. A productive vehicle is obviously increasing your bottom line while unproductive vehicles are chiseling away at your profit because there are expenses that continue even if the vehicle is underused. This includes insurance, vehicle registration fees, and even maintenance to keep the vehicle in good shape and ready to roll just in case.

Vehicles| August 14, 2009

Radial Care: How to Choose and Use

The practical primer on tire care goes like this: Learn how to determine the correct tires for your vehicles, what the numbers on the sidewall mean, what you can fill the tires up with besides air, how to inspect your tires, and tell when to replace them.

Vehicles| August 13, 2009

10 Things I Learned From Doing My Own Maintenance

Veteran Philadelphia operator shares insights from a career of maintenance troubleshooting on limousines and chauffeured vehicles. A recession can be a good time for do-it-yourself approaches.

Vehicles| October 1, 2008

Using Nitrogen in Your Tires Can Help Add Economy

Q&A with Jerry White, owner of White Tire in Beaumont, Texas about the benefits of nitrogen-filled tires.

Vehicles| October 1, 2008

Can Your Tires Really Help Save Fuel?

New technology and nitrogen tires are taking forward strides in fuel economy

Vehicles| May 1, 2008

Maintaining Your Tires

Diligent maintenance of your tires is essential to overall vehicle care.

Vehicles| November 1, 2007

09 Ways to Keep Your Fleet and Your Clients Safe and Sound Through the Winter

Dr. Limo lays out a cold season maintenance checklist you should get started on right now.

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