Do Ute Service Bodies Impact Fuel Efficiency?
Are you concerned about a service body affecting the fuel efficiency of your ute? Do you want to know how much extra it might cost you in terms of fuel? Following is everything you wanted to know about the impact of a ute service body on fuel efficiency. First and foremost, it goes without saying that any additional weight on your vehicle or ute is going to affect its fuel efficiency. More weight means less fuel efficiency but things are not as simple as they seem. When you get a service body for your vehicle and you add on the additional weight of the things that you will be carrying in that service body, it will bring down the fuel efficiency of your ute. However, eventually, it will save you money as you won’t have to make multiple trips to get the things you need for the job. Without a service body, you might be forced to make multiple trips to get tools and materials. Simply put, the fuel efficiency will go down in absolute terms but in relative terms, you will save money with the right service body as you will operate more efficiently.
Advantages Of Having A Service Body On Your Ute
Increased Storage
Installing a service body will significantly enhance the storage capacity of your vehicle. This means you’ll be able to safely pack in more tools and carry everything you need more efficiently. Otherwise, you might need to make 2 to 3 trips to safely transport all the things needed for a particular job.
Efficiency
A service body makes it easy to organise all your tools which saves a lot of time. Also, all your things are much more secure, and it will take your less time loading and unloading things as you will have more space and more importantly, designated space for specific tools.
Professional Appearance
When you are running a business, you want everything related to your business to reflect the professionalism of your business. A service body gives you the opportunity to enhance your brand value by showcasing your business name and highlighting your services in bright colours that draw attention to your brand and services.
Security
When you have a service body on your ute, you do not need to worry about the security of expensive tools in your vehicle as everything is kept secure and under lock and key. If your job requires you to carry fragile things, these will also remain safe inside the storage space that has been specifically designed for storing specific items.
Cost Savings
You will save money in the long run as you will operate a lot more efficiently by making fewer trips which means you will save money on fuel and more importantly, a lot of time.
Versatility
The service body is typically removable which means you can always remove it in case you want to use your vehicle to carry a large or awkward sized load.
Customised Service Bodies
Perhaps, the biggest benefit of having a service body for your ute is that it can be completely customised as per your specific requirements. For instance, the service body for a plumbing company will have completely different requirements compared to the service body for an electrician. Professional companies specialising in designing and manufacturing customised service bodies for various industries can create a design to meet your specific requirements.
Choosing the Right Service Body
Different types of materials are available for making service bodies including fibreglass, canvas as well as aluminium. All these materials have their own advantages depending on what it will be used for. It is important for you to do your research before getting a service body installed. Make sure you are dealing with an experienced company that is transparent about pricing and has the desired level of experience in creating the service body you need. It’s also important to have a budget in place before you go out shopping as there are endless service body combinations you can choose from. Several designs have a lot of bells and whistles that might look enticing but are totally unnecessary. So, make a list of the features you need and set a budget before you go shopping.
Final Thoughts
Overall, installing a service body on your ute is eventually going to save you quite a bit of money in terms of fuel costs. Additional weight will bring down the fuel efficiency of your vehicle but you will need to make fewer trips to get the things you need and that will eventually save a lot of time and money. So, do your research and find a company that specialises in creating the kind of service body you need to get the best return on your investment.
For more information regarding high-quality service bodies, please call us today at MFI Automotive Group on 1300 634 669 or get in touch with our friendly sales team here.