People know what it costs to buy a brake, wouldn't it be better to know what it costs to own a brake?

When considering what tool to purchase, the first thing many consumers look at is the price. Once they factor price, they should also consider other factors like the quality, durability, and longevity that comes with comparing tools.

The one thing many consumers fail to consider is “How much does it cost to own a specific tool over the years of ownership?”. Some tool brands will require frequent on-site adjustments due to critically functioning parts that wear out. Van Mark tools are designed for many years of service with almost no adjustments needed and minimal maintenance costs.

As an example, consider the cost of a tune-up kit and how frequently it needs to be purchased over the lifetime of your tool. If a higher quality Van Mark brake purchased from a distributor costs $100 more than a cheaper competing brake the end user sees an immediate savings. However, if a tune-up kit for the cheaper brake costs $180 and is needed in the first year or two, the cheaper brake now costs $80 More than the better-quality brake. The cost multiplies many times over the duration you own the brake.

With Van Mark brakes, a tune-up kit is rarely needed during the average ownership of the tool. We often hear that other brakes, while initially less expensive than a Van Mark brake, can require a tune-up kit as soon as one or two years into ownership. Very quickly the perceived savings is in essence a $80 higher cost. The amount of time involved installing the tune-up kits and the frequency of potential adjustments takes time resulting in an increased labor cost.

Remember to consider the cost of ownership on your next tool purchase and know that Van Mark is committed to offering the highest quality durable tools at a fair price, designed to minimize your cost of ownership.

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