Maybe you have read my previous articles about starting a trucking business and the trucking industry challenges that comes with it. Maybe now you are ready to start your own trucking business but the question is do you have trucks? To start your trucking service business in the Philippines, you should start by buying one. If you have budget you can buy a new one but if you don’t have that much you should consider buying high quality second hand trucks.
But if you will be buying used trucks, do you know how to choose the best? It’s common that you will ask a lot of questions to the present owner about its performance and maintenance as much as you can but are you sure that the present owner is telling the truth? On your own, you should at least know the basics in inspecting used trucks.
To start with, you must do the following:
Inspect underneath the truck
As much as possible, find a place where you can lift the truck and inspect the things underneath wholly. Check the brakes, drive shafts, U-joints and steering components of the truck. Surface rusts on certain parts of the truck are normal, the frame, axles and springs but if you can stab a hole through the metal or the metal is brittle move on and buy to another truck.
Disclaimer: If you do not know what you are looking for underneath, it’s better to call an automotive mechanic for help.
Don’t get deceived by Shiny Stuffs
Is the used truck newly painted? Don’t get deceived by its shiny color because what might be hidden beneath that paint is rusty metal, scratches and body work. Well, it looks great but don’t get to amused with it.
Don’t buy more than what you need
Do not be an impulsive buyer. Buy only a truck with the features that you need. Make an assessment and list all the features you need.
· Do you need a truck with a larger engine for towing and hauling? Or do you need a truck that is more fuel efficient.
· Do you need a truck with more than one passenger? Trucks with small second row are not suitable for short trips.
Be Contented on What You Purchased
If you already purchased your truck, have done your research and asked automotive mechanic about it be happy on what you bought. Do not regret about your purchase and forget the what ifs.
An article by Metro Combined. For warehouse and trucking services, click here.
But if you will be buying used trucks, do you know how to choose the best? It’s common that you will ask a lot of questions to the present owner about its performance and maintenance as much as you can but are you sure that the present owner is telling the truth? On your own, you should at least know the basics in inspecting used trucks.
To start with, you must do the following:
Inspect underneath the truck
As much as possible, find a place where you can lift the truck and inspect the things underneath wholly. Check the brakes, drive shafts, U-joints and steering components of the truck. Surface rusts on certain parts of the truck are normal, the frame, axles and springs but if you can stab a hole through the metal or the metal is brittle move on and buy to another truck.
Disclaimer: If you do not know what you are looking for underneath, it’s better to call an automotive mechanic for help.
Don’t get deceived by Shiny Stuffs
Is the used truck newly painted? Don’t get deceived by its shiny color because what might be hidden beneath that paint is rusty metal, scratches and body work. Well, it looks great but don’t get to amused with it.
Don’t buy more than what you need
Do not be an impulsive buyer. Buy only a truck with the features that you need. Make an assessment and list all the features you need.
· Do you need a truck with a larger engine for towing and hauling? Or do you need a truck that is more fuel efficient.
· Do you need a truck with more than one passenger? Trucks with small second row are not suitable for short trips.
Be Contented on What You Purchased
If you already purchased your truck, have done your research and asked automotive mechanic about it be happy on what you bought. Do not regret about your purchase and forget the what ifs.
An article by Metro Combined. For warehouse and trucking services, click here.