--- title: Are your maintenance costs spiralling out of control? description: Tired of wasting precious resources on maintenance? You don’t have to worry. 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[By Avis Fleet](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/latest-news/author/avis-fleet) August 24, 2020 - - - When it comes to managing fleet costs, having a maintenance control package, offered by a fleet services specialist, such as Avis Fleet, is a sure-fire way of managing these things efficiently and effectively.   Here’s why a maintenance control package alleviates most of the burden of maintenance costs.     ![Man under car performing maintenance](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/black-and-white-car-classic-474jpg-1.jpg) ### Managed maintenance increases productivity and decreases down time in comparison to an ad-hoc maintenance approach Inevitably, cars are subject to sporadic breakdowns. In most cases there is a reactive, rather than proactive approach to these: it’s only when they happen that maintenance comes to mind.   Having an inoperable vehicle can affect business in terms of loss of productivity and down-time. In contrast, preventative repairs – or [managed maintenance](https://www.avisfleet.co.za/solutions/managed-maintenance/) – provides an alternative that services vehicles on a regular basis over the lifespan of that vehicle.   This allows the vehicle to run at its best at all points of its lifespan and helps to mitigate random faults.   What’s more, Avis Fleet has a network of preferred parts and service providers, decreasing overall maintenance costs.   ## A maintenance control package reduces lifecycle costs An effective way to reduce [maintenance costs](https://www.avisfleet.co.za/solutions/service-and-maintenance/) is by tracking the lifecycle of a vehicle, pre-empting repairs at a specific lifecycle stage. If not, there’s the risk of increased repairs and services on an aging vehicles. A maintenance control package ensures that cars are maintained at an optimum level.   Overall there are many methods that can be implemented to negate spiralling maintenance costs for a fleet, all of which have the potential of offering a real and practical turnaround for a business.   Fleet managers should see spiralling maintenance costs as an opportunity to not only change their habits for the better, but to also produce a more efficient and profitable business.   ## Having trained technical support is an added bonus should you use Avis Fleet Select an Avis Fleet fixed premium maintenance package and leave the rest to them.   There are no hidden costs and fleet discounts on labour and parts are passed on to you.   The Avis Fleet Maintenance Call Centre is manned by trained technicians who will check the vehicle history on the database and ensure that manufacturer’s guidelines are followed and only necessary maintenance work is approved.   Find out more about [Managed Maintenance and other Avis solutions here.](https://www.avisfleet.co.za/solutions/)   Contact Avis for the best solution for you and your fleet today.   [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/483927/3ad1f786-00a8-4538-9d16-88b1cb681d9e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/483927/3ad1f786-00a8-4538-9d16-88b1cb681d9e) [Back](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/latest-news/) -   -   -   [Back](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/latest-news/) | [All posts](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/latest-news/) ##### You might also like ![How investing in expert fleet management actually saves you money](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/hubfs/Avis_April_Content-08.jpg) [How investing in expert fleet management actually saves you money](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/latest-news/how-investing-in-expert-fleet-management-actually-saves-you-money) August 24, 2020 ![Carbon reporting and your fleet](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/hubfs/Carbon%20reporting%20blog%2011.png) [Carbon reporting and your fleet](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/latest-news/carbon-reporting-and-your-fleet) August 24, 2020 [![twitter icon (1)](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/hubfs/twitter%20icon%20(1).svg)](https://twitter.com/avis_fleet) [![linkedin icon (1)](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/hubfs/linkedin%20icon%20(1).svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/avis-fleet/?originalSubdomain=za) - Assist Numbers - [Driver Emergency 0800 540 740](tel:0800540740) - [Road Side Assistance 0800 117 686](tel:0800117686) - [Want to buy a car? 011 973 7300](tel:0119737300) - [Intelligent Fuel Bureau 031 466 2583](tel:0314662583) - [Accident Management 0800 033 002](tel:0800033002) - [Find out more 011 552 9000](tel:0115529000) - [About us](https://www.avisfleet.co.za/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zeda-southern-africa/jobs/) - [Solutions](https://www.avisfleet.co.za/solutions) - [Blog](https://blog.avisfleet.co.za/latest-news) - [Contact us](https://www.avisfleet.co.za/contact-us) - [Countries](https://www.avisfleet.co.za/countries/zambia) - [Service history](https://service-history.avisfleet.co.za/) Copyright 2026. [Avis Fleet Solutions](https://www.avisfleet.co.za/). 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