Anstel will be explaining how at Autocare

The Australian service and repair market is worth almost $10bn per year.
Rising vehicle maintenance costs, skyrocketing fuel prices, and a host of other factors contribute toward surging fleet expenses, but with the tremendous amounts of real-time data being generated continuously, Anstel says it is possible to reduce service, maintenance, and repair costs to a large extent, with its Autonautics Connected Fleet solution.

Predictive and preventive maintenance
Be it a simple oil change, or air filter replacement, it is imperative to constantly monitor vehicle health, so you know immediately if there is an issue.
When you receive an alert of a particular problem, you can schedule a detailed inspection, and implement repairs as required.
Anstel says predictive and preventive maintenance helps to avoid unnecessary failures and expenses, stating that Connected Logistics helps to utilise real-time data to schedule maintenance and servicing for those vehicles that require it, thus reducing downtime and saving money.
By leveraging real-time data, Anstel says you can identify actual maintenance needs and timing by picking up the actual odometer and/or engine hours off the engine, which is the most reliable source.

Get real-time feedback on driver behavior
Providing constant feedback on driver behavior is also a must, as one has to know if they are engaging in reckless driving and harsh use of the vehicle.
Speeding, sharp braking, swift acceleration and so on can lead to parts wearing out more quickly.
For instance, callous use of the brakes can wear down brake pads, thus shortening their shelf life.
Anstel says you can monitor driver behavior and offer constant training to curb habits that impact the life of certain parts and vehicle systems.

Minimise idle time
Fuel consumption is a major expense in fleet management. Every vehicle in your fleet that idles for even one hour per week could be costing your business thousands of dollars every year.
Excessive idling means an unnecessary increase in engine hours, which directly impacts wear and tear, along with maintenance needs.
Anstel explains that its Autonautics Connected Fleet solution helps fleet managers or single-vehicle owners to capture real-time data that can be used to minimise service, maintenance, and repair expenses, while boosting productivity and ensuring that overall expenses managed in a better way.
Using the solution, you can map out more optimised routes, track maintenance and services schedules, and rectify driving behavior to minimise wear and tear on components.

To learn more, visit www.anstelglobal.com or contact Neil Coomar at neil.c@anstelaustralia.com