How to choose the right service vehicle for your small business

While the pandemic has been tough on everyone, few have had it worse than small business owners who saw their sales and revenue decline in the past six months. But thanks to the power of online selling and e-commerce, most entrepreneurs are starting to get back on their feet and, in many ways, even thrive.

If you yourself are an entrepreneur and are ready to expand your small business, the logical first step is to invest in something that will help you meet the demands of your growing biz. Case in point: A business car.

FYI, hindi naman kailangang agad-agad! But it would be ideal to put it on top of your to-do list, especially if you belong in the retail industry. To ensure that your future service vehicle will serve its purpose, do keep a close eye on these factors when deciding on a car:

IT HAS LOW-MAINTENANCE UPKEEP.

When running a business, you tend to be preoccupied with the hustle and bustle that comes with it day in and day out. You're extremely careful when it comes to your finances, too.

That is why the vehicle you’d want to invest in is one that works just fine without the constant checking; one that does not entail a sum of money for its quality maintenance. After all, you bought it to make things easier and more convenient; not to be a pabigat!

IT CAN ENDURE PRESSURE WELL.

The keyword here is heavy-duty. Whatever the nature of your business, a reliable transport partner is something that shouldn't easily give in to wear and tear.

This includes inevitable rough roads, the dynamic weather, and the loading of massive goods that collectively cause irreversible damage to a vehicle at one point or another.

IT'S SPACIOUS DESPITE ITS COMPACT BUILD.

Compact vehicles are popular among small business owners, at least price-wise. Although what's economical for you is comparatively compact than other business vehicles, choose one that's spacious enough to still accommodate your needs.

IT'S OPEN FOR CUSTOMIZATION.

This feature comes in handy if, for one, you see the need to make a few changes to the vehicle in order to better fit the demands of your business. That way, there won't be a need to purchase a new car altogether just to adapt to these changes.

IT'S SULIT FOR ITS PRICE.

As a start-up business, every investment should lead to more revenue and not the other way around. As an investment in itself, a business car better return the money you spent buying it by serving well and long.

Suzuki has, in one way or another, made itself a dependable partner for many business owners. From sedan to total utility vehicles, it fits just about any entrepreneurial venture.

Say you’re heading a business that does not involve heavy transport but could use a service from time to time, there’s the four-seater Suzuki Dzire GA (starts at PHP549,900 SRP) that is surprisingly roomy for its small nature. It has ample head clearance and an expanded trunk, making it a good personal service for the family as well.

The Suzuki APV (starts at PHP588,000 SRP), meanwhile, is a much bigger model that can carry bigger loads with its six-seater built. It also makes driving even through tough roads easy.

Finally, the Suzuki Carry, which is customizable and has made quite a noise for being the automobile brand’s latest workhorse vehicle. It has four variants in its roster, namely the Carry Cab and Chasis 1.5L (starts at P529,000 SRP), Carry Truck 1.5L (starts at P539,000 SRP), Carry Cargo Van 1.5L (starts at P606,000 SRP), and Carry Utility Van 1.5L (starts at P644,000 SRP)—each boasting features that makes it a Suzuki Carry namesake while bringing something new to the table.

Learn more and request for a drive test of these business vehicles by visiting Suzuki Philippines’ online showroom.