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Winter is the perfect time to service your vehicle and avoid costly breakdowns by acting now.

That’s the word from Ashburton Contracting Limited’s vehicle maintenance experts Willie Jacobs and Craig Tutty.

Their message especially applies to farm machinery so once your harvest is done and dusted, they suggest organising the time to service your trucks, trailers, and utes.

“After harvest, many people forget to check their vehicles,’’ Craig said.

“They’re so busy during harvest, that once it's over, they think they can relax and forget about their trucks and trailers. But this can lead to big problems later.’’

Skipping maintenance could result in vehicles failing when they’re needed, whether for work or travel.

“Imagine trying to start your truck and finding out that it won’t work or that something is broken,’’ he said.

“So, getting maintenance done before winter is a great way to prevent those problems. It’s all about making sure everything is ready to go when the next busy season comes.’’

Willie echoes that sentiment, pointing out that unaddressed issues can lead to expensive repairs.

“When something breaks, it can cost a lot of money to fix,’’ Willie said.

“Not only does this cause stress for the driver, but it can also cause delays. That’s why it’s a good idea to check everything before you’re in a rush to use the vehicle again.

“The colder months are a good time to take care of those jobs. Most places are quieter, so there’s more time to fix things.’’

And, as they both stressed, ACL is a leader in that vehicle maintenance field because they can get the job done quickly.

“If you plan ahead and get maintenance done now, you can avoid problems later,’’ Craig said.

“The team at ACL is ready to help, so make sure to book your vehicle in today.’’