Beyond your needs and the question of the budget allocated to the purchase of your used truck, there are still certain elements that you must consider.

1. Learn about the history of the heavy truck

if you already know the characteristics of the truck via the advertisement, it is still essential to ask the seller a few questions such as the type of activity of the trucker or the use of the vehicle. It should be noted that the number of terminals displayed on the dashboard does not always reflect the state of wear of the truck. There are trucks that have been on the highway for years, but the condition is rather acceptable compared to a recent heavy truck having made several back and forth on construction sites. This is the reason why asking the seller for the use of the truck remains essential.

2. Examine the general condition of the truck

Before buying a truck, you must verify that the vehicle is not subject to a follow-up obligation. If so, it may cost you additional fees. And even if the technical control is in order, some checks are still necessary. To do this, you must check the hydraulics, bedliner, tires, frames as well as cylinder head gasket.

3. Consider taking a test drive

After the first checks, there is still a road test of the truck to be carried out. This is an important step in ensuring that your future heavyweight is in good condition. Accompanied by the owner, you must give the truck a test drive, inspecting for any possible slamming of the clutch, making 4 or 5 notches when applying the handbrake and checking the direction.

4. The papers to be provided by the seller

If the above steps went smoothly, now is the time to take the last step. This involves checking the various parts, namely the registration document, the sale or transfer certificate, the technical control report as well as the maintenance book. Once all of this is done, you can proceed to checkout to purchase your used truck without having any nasty surprises.