Buy a New Bus This Winter Winter is not just for door buster sales and holiday shopping; in fact, now is a great time to purchase a new bus for your business, city transportation department, school, or church. Today, we have brought you five reasons why you should consider getting a new bus during the...
Learn to Diagnose Clutch System Problems Rather than just replacing parts repeatedly, we recommend diagnosing what caused the damage. The assembly & installation of the clutch parts is crucial to the success and life of the parts. Clutch Replacement Tips Here’s a list of do’s and dont’s when it comes time to replace your clutch: First, make...
blogJanuary 2, 2017by Colorado West Equipment2
Why Leasing Makes Good Financial Sense for a Bus Fleet
Exploring the Benefits of Bus Financing In tough economic times, contractors have to get creative with their financing: affordable lease and lease-purchase options. Financing Your Bus Fleet Financing is a potential solution for those with a limited budget for today’s bus acquisition needs. Despite limited budgets, keeping a a steady fleet age is often dependent...
blogDecember 30, 2016by Colorado West Equipment4
Daycare Transportation Services
Why Your Daycare Needs a Bus As children head back to school, you may find that your daycare is losing business. Most parents quit paying for childcare as soon as their child heads off to kindergarten. However, for many moms and dads, the 3:00 PM pick-up time poses a problem. While daycare centers will often...
blogDecember 27, 2016by Colorado West Equipment5
Shuttle Service for Your Bar Guests
Could Your Bar Use a Bus? If you own a bar, your top priority is making sure that your guests can leave their troubles behind, have a blast while they are in your bar and leave safe. The more you are looking out for the safety of the guests you serve, the less they will...
Closed Friday, December 23 – Monday, December 26 for Christmas Closed Monday, January 2 for New Years We will be open all other days, M-F from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm for sales, service, parts and warranty support. Purchasing A Church Bus What should you consider before you buy a church bus? Today, we have brought you...
Revamping Your Airport Minibus Today, there are an array of upgrades to consider when you want to enhance your airport minibus. Just a few changes can make the difference. Minibus Upgrades Climate Control All buses will typically come standard with heating and air conditioning, but heavy-duty use can cause them to underperform. Upgrading the HVAC...
How to Prepare Your Bus Fleet for The Winter Weather Winter driving is difficult and frightening for all people, but especially for bus drivers. Reducing the risks of winter road accidents involves preparation and training. If you have not yet figure out a plan, you still have time to get your bus fleet ready with...
blogDecember 12, 2016by Colorado West Equipment5
Automotive Battery Maintenance Tips
Basic Battery Care If you detect a loud buzzing noise coming from under the hood when you try to start your bus, it is time to do some maintenance on the battery. How to Maintain Batteries & Their Components Automotive batteries have a finite lifespan. Overcharging, heat, and undercharging, can degrade a vehicle battery. Further...
blogDecember 10, 2016by Colorado West Equipment6
Repair or Replace Bus Tires
Repair or Replacement a Tire? When technicians and drivers inspect tires, they should look for signs that indicate the need for the tire’s repair or replacement. Tires Signs of Damage Leaks Symptoms include the failure of a tire or more to maintain steady air pressure in between pressure inspections. This may indicate a rim seal or a...