A clever vehicle interior ensures safety, organization, and facilitates work. However, those who are unfamiliar and don't know the available systems or what to look for can make many mistakes when planning and ordering vehicle interior. In this blog article, you will learn about the 5 most common mistakes you should avoid if you want to optimize the interior of your vehicle or your vehicle fleet.
1. Ordering the vehicle interior without individual planning
Quickly putting together some boxes, drawers, and vehicle shelves in an online shop? Not a good idea... The more individually the vehicle interior is planned, the more optimally the result will match the requirements of your industry, your company, your customers, and employees. Therefore, do not opt for a quick and seemingly cheap solution, but plan the vehicle's optimal interior carefully and calmly. This is especially true when several vehicles in a fleet need to be equipped.
2. Planning the vehicle interior too early
Plan the vehicle interior only when you know exactly which vehicle will be equipped with it. That means: first order the car and then plan and order the vehicle interior. The reason: Every vehicle has different dimensions and features. To ensure that the vehicle interior fits perfectly with the vehicle fleet, you must consider many factors, such as manufacturer, model, length/height/width, roof shape, number and type of doors, and more. Also, pay attention to delivery times, which can be very long, especially for commercial vehicles.
3. Not involving employees in vehicle interior planning
Often, the person who drives the commercial vehicle does not order the vehicle interior; it's usually a purchaser or office employee. Choosing something without consulting those who use the vehicle for transportation, work with tools, materials, and products, or even work inside it, can lead to solutions that are not very practical. Therefore, involve the employees who are on the road with the vehicle and transport or work with it in the decision-making process. Address the following questions:
- What will be transported in the vehicle?
- Is the vehicle a mobile workshop?
- Are small boxes, short drawers, large trays, or shelves suitable?
- Who will drive the transporter?
All of these points are reflected in an intelligent vehicle interior. For example, it is important to know if a driver is 1.90 meters tall or 1.70 meters. The better and more detailed your knowledge of all requirements, the more accurately you can place an order.
4. Neglecting where the vehicles are used
Rear doors that require a lot of space when opened can be a disadvantage in narrow streets. If employees travel long distances and spend a lot of time on the highway, the vehicle interior should not be made of heavy steel. Consider where your vehicles are used. Village? City? In the immediate vicinity? For example, if your craftsmen mainly travel long distances, a lightweight aluminum setup that saves weight and fuel is a better choice.
5. Not involving a specialist in vehicle interiors
You have no experience with vehicle interiors? But isn't it easy to put together a few boxes and drawers? It should fit... Probably not! Seek advice, especially if vehicle interiors are new to you. Providers of high-quality vehicle interiors offer expertise and assistance, answer all your questions, and know what matters in a smart vehicle interior and what to consider in terms of load securing.
When choosing a suitable provider, make sure they offer modular systems that are customizable, flexible, and expandable. Also important: What material is the setup made of? Lightweight and robust aluminum or heavy steel? Computer programs that visualize your optimal desired setup in 3D help you imagine the setup, and you can easily coordinate the designs with employees and your supervisor. If your vehicle fleet consists mainly of purchased cars, a long warranty speaks to quality, and durable products are more cost-effective.
Advantages of an intelligent vehicle interior
1. Efficient work
When all tools, spare parts, and products are easily accessible and neatly stored, you save time and work more efficiently. Additionally, with a well-thought-out system, you can effectively utilize the available space and load a lot without exceeding the allowable total weight.
2. Professional appearance
A neatly and orderly arranged vehicle appears professional and reflects a careful and tidy work style.
3. Safe driving
An intelligently equipped vehicle with good load securing prevents tools and equipment from getting damaged or coming loose during heavy braking. The risk of injuries in case of an accident is significantly reduced.
Conclusion
Setting up a commercial vehicle is a time-consuming process and cannot be rushed. To plan everything carefully, you need time and know-how. If you order the setup too early, too quickly, and especially without specific input from the employees who will later use the vehicle, you cannot expect optimal results. Especially if you have no experience with vehicle interiors, you should rely on a provider's experience, receive extensive advice, and plan the setup together. This way, you can ensure that your vehicle interior optimally utilizes the available space, safely stores tools, materials, and products, and does not overload the vehicle.
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