New Vehicle Maintenance Program: Tips for First-time Powersports Owners
If you're a first-time owner of an ATV or quad, it’s advisable to read the User's Manual or Guide from cover to cover to familiarize yourself with your new vehicle. There, you will learn about the manufacturer's recommendations regarding maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting. A New Vehicle Maintenance Program typically offered at dealerships is also a good idea, as you will have coverage for specific maintenance services that your ATV will need on a regular basis.
ATV Care and Maintenance Tips
After reading the User's Guide, the best resource for the care and maintenance of your quad is someone experienced; an ATV owner with years of experience both in off-roading and maintaining quads.
The first thing that seasoned off-roaders will tell you is to install a bumper on your ATV to protect its body from "surprise bumps" from obstacles and brush or growths on the trail.
For regular trail riding, stock tires are okay, according to experienced riders. But if you're going to be riding through deep mud on occasion, they strongly advise upgrading your wheels and tires.
Other care and maintenance checks you should perform include the following:
- Always do a pre-trip and post-trip inspection for safety and maintenance purposes.
- Clean the vehicle after every trip. This will expose/reveal damages and potential issues that could escalate if not addressed immediately.
- Make sure you regularly check the oil, spark plugs, and air filter. Replace as necessary.
- Make sure your tires are always properly inflated. Also check the tread depths and condition of the tires before and after every trail ride to see if there are cuts, holes or other damages.
- Take your quad for maintenance at your trusted shop or dealership at least once a year.
Torque Group New Vehicle Maintenance Program
Torque Group offers their Platinum Care Maintenance Program for new and seasoned owners of powersports vehicles, including the ATV or quad.
Here are the perks of purchasing Torque Group's Pre-owned and New Vehicle Maintenance Program or Platinum Care Maintenance:
- Coverage for 12, 18, 36, or 48 months, depending on the customer's preference
- Fast and easy claims processing
- Scheduled services according to the manufacturer's recommendation in the User Manual
- No upfront payment from customer at the time of service
- When service is due, the dealership submits the claim and receives payment quickly
Talk to Torque Group today for your dealership's New Vehicle Maintenance Program
Improve customer retention and loyalty through Torque Group's Platinum Care Maintenance Program. Is your customer on a budget? Offer them the Oil Care Plus program! It offers essential oil and filter change, and routine safety inspections.
Call Torque Group at (800) 859-0590 to discuss the specific needs of your customers and to learn more about their F&I products that can be tailored to your dealership's requirements.
