FVS offer various refurbishment programmes with the ultimate aim that this is a cost effective way of increasing the life span of the vehicle. With the ever increasing costs of buying new vehicles, refurbishments offer significant benefits at much lower costs and we are recognised for our level and standards of work and the quality of the end product.
FVS have extensive experience of refurbishment programmes both for UK and worldwide customers in the civil and military aviation markets. Refurbishments are carried out on customers own fire vehicles or on those supplied by FVS. Vehicles can be operational, very old, have many maintenance issues or be extensively damaged. Whatever the condition FVS can offer a suitable refurbishment programme.
As one of the only companies in the UK specialising in airport fire vehicle refurbishments based on our knowledge and experience refurbishment/upgrade programmes are tailored exactly to the customers requirements and budgets and broadly fall into three main areas of Major, Mid Life and Mini programmes as well as re-body, re-cab and re-chassis work.
Brief outline of benefits of refurbishment programmes. Specific details and example programmes of works available on request
- Increase the working life span of the vehicle
- Cost effective compared to buying new vehicle
- Improved reliability
- Significant decrease in down time & maintenance issues
- Longer terms costs savings by carrying out major work in one go
- High engineering standards and in house skills ensure maximum productivity and rapid turn-around compared to new builds
- Programmes are formulated based on our experience and discussions with the customer
- FVS can offer inspection and assessment of existing vehicle and give advice as to the type of programme to be undertaken. If a fixed budget is in place, FVS will identify the key areas to get the most out of monies available.
- Systems and operations can be upgraded and modernised to newer versions
- Redesign & Modifications can be made to the vehicle to meet the customers requirements
- Obsolete or hard to source, expensive items can be replaced with modern alternatives
- Vehicles can be returned to an as new condition
- Vehicle performance and specification will be as per original design or even improved
- Benefits for fire crew who still have a vehicle with operations they are familiar with, saving on retraining and operational issues
- Improvements in user operation
- Contract prices are fixed
- Customers can be confident in the highest standard of workmanship and full warranty offered
- Vehicles are fully tested, certification supplied and all vehicles are fully compliant with CAP 168
- Re-issue of vehicle manuals incorporating all the new product and system changes
- Components fitted by FVS can be fully supported for spares for the extended life of the vehicle
- FVS can work on not only Chubb, Gloster Saro and Simone Engineering vehicles but also other manufactures makes and models.
- Resale value of refurbished vehicle greatly increased.
Major refurbishment programme returns the vehicle to an as new factory condition with a life extension of 15 years minimum - involves a complete strip down of the vehicle to the two chassis rails. Overhaul of all major components ie engine & transmission, full replacement of all wiring, braking system and top hamper fire system
Mid life refurbishment programme extends the life of the vehicle by 8-10 years. Vehicle is stripped down to the rails and certain original components and system are retained and repaired while others are replaced as per the major refurbishment programme
Mini refurbishment programme extends the life of the vehicle by a minimum of 5 years. Focused repairs and replacement of specific components and systems.
Refurbishment programmes are a realistic option for all customers, vehicle age and condition are not factors Fire Vehicle Services Ltd considers as can be seen from the case study pictures and details.
At the end of any refurbishment programme the customer can expect the highest standards of workmanship and a quality end product.
For a quotation or further outline details of refurbishments programmes available, please contact Fire Vehicle Services Ltd.
