A vehicle doesn't have to break down to become unsafe.
Worn components, delayed inspections, neglected maintenance, and small mechanical problems can create risks long before a driver realizes something is wrong.
In this episode of **ExxcelênciaCast**, Thiago Rodrigues talks with **Cristiano Poubel, CEO of Motor Plan**, about preventive maintenance, road safety, fleet management, and the mechanical failures companies and drivers should not ignore.
💥 IN THIS EPISODE:
• Preventive maintenance beyond oil changes
• Why inspections are postponed
• How small failures become safety risks
• Critical vehicle safety components
• Preventive vs. corrective maintenance
• Hidden costs of neglected maintenance
• Maintenance for companies and small fleets
• Automotive technology
• Hybrid and electric vehicle maintenance
• The shortage of qualified professionals
📌 **A running vehicle is not necessarily a safe vehicle. Prevention starts before failure becomes visible.**
For companies with operational vehicles, field teams, or fleets, maintenance is also part of risk management and worker safety.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:48 Cristiano Poubel — 30+ years in automotive
02:32 Why preventive maintenance is postponed
06:01 The cost of poor maintenance
10:01 Worker safety and company responsibility
13:50 Common maintenance mistakes
19:32 Critical safety components
25:06 How often is maintenance needed?
33:04 The evolution of automotive technology
41:08 The shortage of skilled professionals
49:00 Starting a career in automotive
53:33 Final thoughts
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🎙️ **ExxcelênciaCast — Safety That Creates Value**
Host: Thiago Rodrigues
Guest: Cristiano Poubel — CEO, Motor Plan
Executive Producer: Milena Sousa
✨ Sponsored by: City Vespasiano | Ponto Veículo