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Used Truck pre-sale inspections

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by NewTrucker2018, Jan 20, 2018.

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  1. Jan 20, 2018 #1
    NewTrucker2018

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    Looking to purchase a used truck and was wondering if I could get any recommendations for dealers and shops nearby the dealer who can inspect the trucks for me before I purchase.

    Thanks.
     
    NewTrucker2018, Jan 20, 2018
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  3. Jan 20, 2018 #2
    tnevin225

    tnevin225 Road Train Member

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    Do we need to play where's Waldo first?
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2018 #3
    kemosabi49

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    Use the one 2 blocks away on the side road.
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2018 #4
    mover man

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    Take it to another same brand dealer. That is at least 50 miles away from dealer your buying from. Dont tell them your buying from anothet dealer. Unless you say thier selling it on consignment
     
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  7. Jan 20, 2018 #5
    Opus

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    take it to the dude I do business with, he's a really good guy
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2018 #6
    Dino soar

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    It's right down there by the Wawa...
     
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  9. Apr 2, 2018 #7
    Kevin Lee - Big Rig

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    Get an Annual Vehicle Inspection done.
     
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  10. Apr 2, 2018 #8
    Dan47

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    Annual inspection doesn't really tells you any potential major issues may come in near future.
     
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  11. Apr 3, 2018 #9
    Allow Me.

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    So you don't trust the salesman when he says it's in good shape ? :biggrin_25513:
     
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  12. Apr 4, 2018 #10
    johnnyman1099

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    If you are buying a truck with DEF/DPF system, make sure to test drive the truck a couple hundred miles to see if the emission lamp comes on. The emission system will cost a lot of money due to downtime for troubleshooting. Once emission check engine light comes on, it will be a hard to narrow in on exact cause so lots of sensors and parts may resolve the issue if you are lucky.
     
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