Frequently Asked Questions

Why use Community Fleet Services (CFS)?

CFS has been established with the specific needs of not for profit organisations’ vehicle and fleet management requirements in mind.

Based upon its experience working in the sector, CFS will provide your organisation with an independent review and assessment of your vehicle and fleet management requirements with a view to delivering a better financial, social and environmental solution that will assist your organisation to meet its needs now and into the future.

How can CFS save my organisation money and resources?

CFS adopts a "whole of life" approach in assessing your vehicle and fleet management practices. CFS is therefore able to create and implement strategies which seek to minimise, on an ongoing basis, the total costs of vehicle ownership. The assessment process incorporates a structured review of your organisation’s preferred practices and desired outcomes in order to reflect and adjust to changing market conditions.

Can CFS help with the purchase of pre-owned as well as new vehicles?

Yes.

CFS has established a mature network of relationships across the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. Via these relationships, CFS is able to source executive level, fully warrantable vehicles at reduced prices. Typically, the vehicles represent a “savings” value when compared to purchasing a second hand vehicle directly from a car dealership.

To assist its clients, CFS undertakes a vehicle inspection test prior to the purchase of any pre-owned vehicle. The inspection seeks to identify any previous accident damage and includes full review of the vehicle log book service history.

Should our organisation "trade in" our motor vehicles?

CFS will assist your organisation in determining if the “trade in” option for a vehicle is the most appropriate method for disposal.

A key objective of CFS is to seek to reduce your organisation's total changeover costs when replacing vehicles in your fleet. The trade in of a vehicle is only one of a number of options available to your organisation. Circumstances may dictate that trade in is the least effective option when compared to other methods of disposal, in which case CFS will advise you accordingly.

Can CFS provide assistance with vehicle finance?

Yes.

How are vehicles delivered?

On your behalf, CFS will arrange for new vehicles to be delivered directly to your organisation. With pre-owned vehicles, CFS will make arrangements with your organisation for the collection and/or delivery of the vehicle.

Can our staff also benefit from CFS services?

Yes.

By adopting a method of collective purchasing, CFS is able to leverage discounts for not for profit staff who are considering the purchase of a new or pre-owned vehicle. Typically, pre-owned vehicles with nominal kilometers represent an opportunity for not for profit employees to save money on their purchases.