3 Considerations For Buying A Company Vehicle

3 Considerations For Buying A Company Vehicle | CIO Women Magazine

Any company vehicle has a pretty specific person – to carry something from point A to point B. Of course, that might take varied different priorities. You might be driving clients as an executive to important meetings, or transporting food from one place to another. Perhaps a Formula 1 car could be considered a “company vehicle” too, even though it’s clearly unique in the context of its use.

This is why buying a company vehicle can be harder than you think when you first begin. Sure, you might just need a saloon car, but what about the fuel economy? Do you need privacy between the front and back cabin just in case clients prefer to confer without your driver overhearing? What about its reflection on your company values? After all, if you run a firm in the eco space but your fleet is solely filled with gas-guzzling huge SUVs, that might encourage some criticism.

All that is interesting, of course, but your questions might not be answered. That’s why we hope to help you, below:

1. Respray/Wrapping Potential

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It’s easy to underestimate the fact that the look of your company’s vehicles is a massive part of your brand’s physical presence out in the world. That’s why it’s wise to consider how easy it is to apply a new car respray or a vinyl wrap. After all, some vehicles have complex curves or body panels that make applying a clean, professional wrap much harder, which can drive up the cost and hurt the final appearance.

Thinking ahead about how your logo and contact information will sit on the car is an important step in the buying process – perhaps a van with a wider side is more appropriate for you. Generally, you want a smooth, simple surface that lets your branding look sharp and clear, becoming a moving advert for your business everywhere it goes. Make sure the vehicle’s shape doesn’t clash with your visual identity either – sometimes a brand new executive saloon might clash with your salt of the earth branding.

2. Driveability

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The experience of driving the vehicle can completely impact the morale and efficiency of your staff, especially if you’re giving them for those who use it often. A delivery driver spending hours every day in a cramped, uncomfortable van isn’t going to be as productive as someone with a spacious, easy to handle vehicle that has good fuel economy and the features they may need, like heated seats in a bitter winter. 

Consider how and where they’re driving too – for more rural areas, 4×4 drive may be essential. Ask yourself, does the vehicle have the kind of turning radius needed for tight streets? Does the suspension make the ride easy when the vehicle is fully loaded with inventory? Comfort and ease of use are necessary and sound obvious, but how both of those apply will make for a better buy.

3. Reliability

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Ultimately, you don’t want to be constantly worried about maintenance, and a less attractive workhorse is almost always going to be preferable to a car always in the garage. Every hour a vehicle is out of action is an hour of lost productivity, missed appointments, or delayed deliveries, to the point where customer relationships could be affected. Check out the long-term reviews of some cars if you can, and talk to business owner forums to see which ones they’re recommending, too.

With this advice, you’ll be certain to run a company vehicle with care.

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