Repair estimates can be written so high, that the decision is made to “total loss” the vehicle and order a new replacement vehicle from dealer stock. Now the company loses twice.  The wrecked vehicle was sold for salvage. The replacement vehicle requires a new capital expenditure and the client has to absorb another cycle of first and second year depreciation – two depreciation cycles for the same driver with one vehicle being scrapped for salvage.

Nationwide Fleet is usually able to fix these vehicles for several thousand dollars less than the original estimate. The vehicle no longer has to be classified as a “total loss” and it can be back on the road in a couple of weeks. This saves a vehicle that would have been salvaged and avoids having to absorb the purchase of a new replacement vehicle.