Do’s and don’ts before buying light commercial vehicles for sale

by Guru Singh An Engineer If you are about to buy light commercial vehicles, you should do some much needed research first! Though most people will scoff at the very idea of doing one’s homework before buying a commercial vehicle, it is essential to ensure that you are not taken for a ride! Buying the wrong vehicle can lead to a plethora of problems including over the top fuel costs, repair and maintenance issues and serious accidents on assignments. As they say, an ill maintained light commercial vehicle is always a nagging problem of the worst kind and will eat into your business profits with alacrity!

Most of us purchase used commercial vehicles and this necessitates care and caution while buying. Before you contact that commercial vehicle dealer in UAE or seek out trucks for sale in Dubai, you should prepare your own checklist. This should ideally contain all the potential problems that you might come across while inspecting the commercial vehicle in question. Always take along a trained and qualified mechanic along when you visit the dealership. Do not be misled by sales claims pertaining to the performance of the vehicle and its superb reliability.

Check all of this out for yourself and make it a point to take it for a test drive if possible. This will allow you to get a feel of the vehicle. Watch out for unnatural engine or cabin noise and any other rattles or jerking sounds that keep occurring when you drive the vehicle. Always check the oil filter along with garnering information about the quality of fuel used over the years. Fuel economy and total distance travelled are other essential pieces of information that you should definitely obtain by all means. Also check the quality of the brakes and be wary of rusting in the cabin or elsewhere. A good commercial vehicle in running condition will serve you well but you need to select the very best for your budget.

Negotiate your prices smartly and learn about the prevailing prices in the market before you actually visit any particular dealership. Proper knowledge and research can help you get loads of discounts on your purchase. Always get a service estimate while buying mini trucks or other light commercial vehicles and keep a commitment to adhere to the service schedule. Maintaining a vehicle is a labor of love and you should be thoroughly prepared to take up the challenge in this regard.

Gurshaman Singh is an engineer at Tata and expert on light commercial vehicles and mini trucks. He also advises people on maintenance and repair issues.

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