Buying A Used Truck? Evaluate These 3 Areas First
If you’re thinking about buying a used truck, you already know there’s more to consider than when buying a used car.
Think about it.
Pickups were made to live a workhorse lifestyle. So, what exactly should you look for? Here are three areas to consider.
Towing and Hauling
The first thing you want to consider when you’re in the used truck market is what was the truck used for? Was it used to tow and haul on a regular basis?
If the truck you’re looking at spent half its life hooked up to a trailer, there may be excessive wear on the mechanical components.
If you’re buying privately, ask the owner for a list of work receipts performed on the vehicle by their mechanic. This should tell you something about the vehicle’s history.
If you’re buying from Joe Bowman, the large majority of our vehicles are Carfax certified. Many of them one owner. We can print out the history so that you can take a closer, more in-depth look.
What’s more, we offer either 30-day or 90-day warranty on all of our vehicles, depending on mileage. We don’t want one sale from you; we want a customer for life!
And we offer service after the sale. Customers who buy from us get priority scheduling in our service department. If two people want the same appointment time and one bought the vehicle from us, that person gets top priority.
Additionally, we offer a courtesy vehicle while your vehicle is in the shop.
Off-Road Uses
While there are many trucks that lead a pampered city life, others are true workhorses, an integral part on farms, in the fields, or for commercial purposes.
If the truck was used for the latter, heavy use can cause heavier wear on a truck’s suspension, chassis, etc. You’ll want to check to see the actual wear and tear.
To do that, examine the vehicle closely. Do you see a lot of scrapes, bent parts on the underside of the truck, scratches? If so, it may have had a rough road life.
That certainly doesn’t mean you should avoid buying the truck, you’ll just want to get a mechanic to examine it first.
Trucks Used Commercially
Some trucks are bought for use in a commercial business. These trucks perform many tasks from hauling heavy goods and serious debris to just driving the foreman around.
You’ll want to review these vehicles carefully. Some businesses take good care of their vehicles, others don’t. Unless you’re buying that vehicle from Joe Bowman Chevy, we recommend you take the truck to a mechanic for closer inspection.
Buying a used truck takes a bit more work because trucks are used for a wide variety of tasks. At our Harrisonburg, VA dealership, we’ll provide you with the needed details so that you know what you need to feel comfortable buying from us.
And we’ll help you with financing so you can get in that pickup and start a beautiful relationship that will last for years to come.
Think about it.
Pickups were made to live a workhorse lifestyle. So, what exactly should you look for? Here are three areas to consider.
Towing and Hauling
The first thing you want to consider when you’re in the used truck market is what was the truck used for? Was it used to tow and haul on a regular basis?
If the truck you’re looking at spent half its life hooked up to a trailer, there may be excessive wear on the mechanical components.
If you’re buying privately, ask the owner for a list of work receipts performed on the vehicle by their mechanic. This should tell you something about the vehicle’s history.
If you’re buying from Joe Bowman, the large majority of our vehicles are Carfax certified. Many of them one owner. We can print out the history so that you can take a closer, more in-depth look.
What’s more, we offer either 30-day or 90-day warranty on all of our vehicles, depending on mileage. We don’t want one sale from you; we want a customer for life!
And we offer service after the sale. Customers who buy from us get priority scheduling in our service department. If two people want the same appointment time and one bought the vehicle from us, that person gets top priority.
Additionally, we offer a courtesy vehicle while your vehicle is in the shop.
Off-Road Uses
While there are many trucks that lead a pampered city life, others are true workhorses, an integral part on farms, in the fields, or for commercial purposes.
If the truck was used for the latter, heavy use can cause heavier wear on a truck’s suspension, chassis, etc. You’ll want to check to see the actual wear and tear.
To do that, examine the vehicle closely. Do you see a lot of scrapes, bent parts on the underside of the truck, scratches? If so, it may have had a rough road life.
That certainly doesn’t mean you should avoid buying the truck, you’ll just want to get a mechanic to examine it first.
Trucks Used Commercially
Some trucks are bought for use in a commercial business. These trucks perform many tasks from hauling heavy goods and serious debris to just driving the foreman around.
You’ll want to review these vehicles carefully. Some businesses take good care of their vehicles, others don’t. Unless you’re buying that vehicle from Joe Bowman Chevy, we recommend you take the truck to a mechanic for closer inspection.
Buying a used truck takes a bit more work because trucks are used for a wide variety of tasks. At our Harrisonburg, VA dealership, we’ll provide you with the needed details so that you know what you need to feel comfortable buying from us.
And we’ll help you with financing so you can get in that pickup and start a beautiful relationship that will last for years to come.
