Tips For Your Next Semi-Trailer Maintenance Appointment

Regular service visits can help your semi-trailer to last longer and perform better overall. However, to get the most that you can out of your service visit, you’ll need to come prepared. That’s why the experts at GATR Truck Center have created this guide to getting ready for your next semi-trailer service department appointment.

Know What To Fix In-house

If you already have the parts, tools, and know-how to fix whatever issue is plaguing your semi-trailer, feel free to just go ahead and fix it. However, if you don’t have what you need to successfully repair your semi-trailer, it goes without saying that you should not try to repair it. Otherwise, you can cause your vehicle more harm than good. It’s also important to never skip your routine maintenance appointment. The skilled mechanics in our service department are usually able to detect potential maintenance issues earlier and better than anyone else.

Try To Schedule Appointments In Advance

Service departments tend to be very busy. While most of them will attempt to keep the schedule clear to fit in customers who suddenly find themselves in need of repairs, competition for those slots can be fierce. That’s why you should schedule a semi-trailer service appointment as early as possible. Doing so will give both you and the service department itself more time to prepare.

Identify Your Needs

We highly recommend making a list of things about your semi-trailer that you want checked out and giving it to the service department staff. Take note of potential corrosion, odd sounds, or other unusual things you notice. This will give the service department staff a better picture of what kind of condition your semi-trailer is in, and what kinds of servicing it might need.

Shop semi-trailers at GATR Truck Center. We have five dealership locations, including Elk River, and Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, as well as Cedar Rapids, Waukee, and Waterloo, Iowa. We also offer servicing, parts ordering, and financing.