Bus Service Tips: Maintain Your Fleet

Davey Coach Sales Offers Tips to Maintain Your Fleet

Davey Coach Sales specializes in new and used bus sales in Denver, CO, and our team goes the extra mile by offering helpful tips on maintaining your equipment. Whether your business operates one bus or an entire fleet, keeping up with maintenance and repairs is essential to ensure they are safe for passengers and reliable for transportation. Read on to learn about crucial tips, and contact us to learn more about the bus brands we have available.

Ensure Drivers Follow a Routine Checklist

One of the most qualified people to detect any issues or possible problems with a bus is the operator. They are the person in the driver’s seat who uses the controls, feels the engine as it runs, and relies on the safety features. Outlining a driver’s checklist helps with organization and keeps each operator in a routine, whether they drive the same bus every trip or switch between vehicles. Some items to include on the checklist are:

• Fluid levels
• Signal indicators and lights
• Brakes and parking brake
• Tire pressure and lug nuts
• Steering
• Seats
• Handrails
• Emergency exits
• Interior lights

Keep Up With Regular Inspections

Ensuring the motorized components of the bus are operating correctly is critical in safely making it from point A to point B. But you should also inspect other interior and exterior features of the bus on a regular basis. You don’t want to arrive at a pickup point for passengers only to find the latch on the cargo area for luggage storage is broken. You can save a lot of time and avoid frustration by regularly inspecting the following:

• Seat belts
• Door and window operation
• Mirrors
• Lighting
• Climate control features
• Door and cargo area latch operation
• Exterior body for rust and dents

Use High-Quality Products and Parts in Your Bus

It's natural to try to find ways to save money for your business where possible. But when it comes to bus parts and products, spending a little more upfront will save you money over the life of bus ownership. You may come across aftermarket products that are cheaper than some name-brand or OEM parts, but they cost less for a reason: their inferior quality. Investing in reliable parts that cost a little more is better because they will last longer and require repair less frequently than alternative cheaper parts. Whether your bus needs preventative maintenance or some repair, we offer a wide selection of top-quality bus parts to choose from and can complete the work for you.

Hire Certified Technicians

Like any vehicle, buses require preventative maintenance and regular servicing to operate reliably. There will also be times when unexpected repairs are needed. It’s imperative you leave these bus maintenance services in the qualified hands of certified technicians, like our team here at Davey Coach Sales. We have the experience, equipment, and knowledge to service any bus with an advanced understanding of how these vehicles work. We offer state-of-the-art services that include:

• Regular maintenance
• Upgrades and modifications
• DOT inspections and compliance
• Wheelchair lifts and ADA equipment
• Wheels, tires, and alignments
• And more!

We Are Bus Service Professionals

Davey Coach Sales in Denver, CO is a full-service company offering new and used bus sales for businesses across the country. We offer a complete line of bus options in various sizes to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We have three locations nationwide and teams of certified technicians and customer service reps here to keep your buses running safely wherever the road takes you. Contact us to learn more about bus service and sales today.