As you search the internet for a GPS Fleet Tracking application
for your fleet, you obviously come across a myriad of GPS Tracking Companies.
This poses a question that everyone asks themselves.
Who do I buy from? A
Manufacturer or a Dealer
We will look at the pros and cons of each
There are some distinct advantages for buying your GPS FleetTracking system from a reseller, or a distributor.
The first is a reseller usually carries multiple platforms
of GPS Fleet Tracking Systems.
This allows the reseller to select a system that is right
for you. They do not persuade or push the one and only system on you, telling
you it will do everything you need it to do.
Having multiple systems, each having a niche market, gives
the reseller an advantage over the manufacturer. It could be a dispatch
platform, to give you the ability to send your fleet vehicle two way
communications and turn by turn navigation.
It may be an Electronic Driver’s Log, or HOS (Hours of Service),
alerts or reports that you are looking for, or what about engine diagnostics, Temperature
sensors.
Anyone of these may have you looking at a brand to help you
improve you bottom line.
The second reason and maybe the most important, Pricing.
In order for a manufacturer to exist, they have a set
pricing system. If you call up and tell them you want 10 units, they have a set
price. They have this price in order NOT to undercut their dealers and in turn
possibly loose there dealer network. So they will not negotiate with you on
pricing. Where as a dealer will give and take on the cost. On a slow month,
they may be more willing to move inventory and get a sale. They may even trader
dollars on a system to make a month’s goal.
You may think that you will get better service and follow up
care. Just not true. A reseller, if they are good, will follow up with
training, and answer questions after the sale. As a fall back, you can always
get additional customer service with the manufacturer. It truly is the best of
both worlds.
So if you are looking to maximize your spending dollars, it
might be wise to take a look at a reseller and see if they can help you out.
