Replace or Reman? How to Make the Right Call | The Fleet Code Podcast

Aging assets? This episode is for you.

Fleet maintenance and asset replacement are huge expenses, but what if buying new isn’t your only option? In this episode of the Fleet Code Podcast, we explore whether remanufacturing your fleet assets can be a smarter, cost-effective alternative to replacement.

In this video you’ll learn:
✅ When remanufacturing makes sense vs. when it’s better to replace
✅ How to calculate total cost of ownership & cost per mile
✅ How downtime impacts your fleet’s bottom line
✅ Which fleet vehicles benefit most from remanufacturing
✅ How Reman can extend vehicle life while saving thousands

Replacing fleet vehicles isn’t always the best move — remanufacturing could cut costs and extend your assets’ lifespan. Let’s break it down!

View a transcription and show notes for this episode: https://fleet.io/43wt21s

Guest: Jonathan Carr, Co-founder, ‪@vehiclereman4174‬

3 Takeaways for Fleet Managers:
✅ Use data to determine when a vehicle is costing you more than it’s worth
✅ If your vehicles are highly upfitted, replacement might not be the best option
✅ Think long-term and decide where remans could fit into your immediate–, future–, and even transitionary plans

Jump ahead:
0:00 - Intro: Meet Jonathan Carr + Why He Started Vehicle Reman
2:09 - The decision: replace or reman?
7:31 - When remanufacturing makes sense
10:57 - When replacement makes more sense
12:58 - Financial & operational drawbacks of holding onto an aging asset
14:38 - Sustainability & Fleet Strategy
17:34 - Final Takeaways & Cost-Saving Insights
19:06. - Outro: How to Connect with Jonathan

🔗 Additional Resources:
Learn more about Vehicle Reman: https://www.vehiclereman.com/
How to Track Total Cost of Ownership for Your Fleet: https://fleet.io/43jEoWK
Developing a Fleet Vehicle Replacement Strategy (white paper): https://fleet.io/4ioL4ag

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