When Is It Time To Purchase A New Semi-Truck?

When you're often on the road, after a while truck maintenance becomes inevitable. Drivers might do the work themselves or take their rig to a mechanic for assessment and care. Regardless of your approach, when your truck needs maintenance it's likely you'll be off the road and your work will be compromised. How do you know when it's better to just buy a new truck? Read on for our top tips on when it might be time to cease the repairs and go with a new semi.

Maintenance Costs And Frequency

Are you spending a lot of money on maintenance or often taking your truck to the mechanic? If you find yourself spending more than 14 cents per 1.5 kilometres, the truth is you're spending too much money to keep going with repairs.
While a new truck will obviously cost more upfront, it will incur lower costs when it comes to maintenance and repairs. As such, a new truck purchase can serve you well if the maintenance expenses are really adding up.

Length Of Need

Do you plan to need a truck for a long time, or are you intending truck driving to be a short-term job? Knowing your career goals and what you want to get out of them will help you know your needs. If you're not sure how long you'd like to stay in the industry, but your truck is still generating a profit even with regular maintenance, there's no harm in keeping things as they are.
If you do plan to drive trucks for the long term and you're spending a lot on maintenance and repairs, it's likely better to purchase a new semi-truck rather than continue maintaining your old rig.

Meeting Regulations

If you find yourself needing to replace components or parts to remain compliant, you may incur significant expenses. Buying a new truck with a compliant engine will reduce your overall cost, but will also guarantee the benefits of a new truck that's already meeting requirements.

Need Quality Truck Repairs And Servicing? Contact BITR Enterprises

For expert maintenance and repairs on your semi-truck, choose BITR Enterprises. We're a family-owned and operated business founded in 2016 and proudly servicing clients throughout the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Wollongong and Sydney. Our well-stocked Unanderra workshop and our reliable mobile service fleet are on hand to respond to every maintenance and service need.
Our expert team is ready and willing to help manage and resolve on-site breakdowns and repairs. Whatever the make and model of your truck or trailer, we have the expertise and equipment needed to perform quality servicing solutions as required. If you need new parts for your truck, we also offer reliable parts from leading brands at affordable prices and backed by outstanding warranties.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with BITR Enterprises to learn more about our services or to arrange a booking. Give us a call today on (02) 4231 4143.

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