Making the Most of Heavy Vehicle Dealerships

How to find industrial truck financing, vehicle history info and a one-stop repair shop
By Virginia Franco, Freelance Writer Heavy vehicle dealerships specialize in buying and selling new and used industrial vehicles. If your business is in the market to buy an industrial truck, it's important to locate an industrial vehicle dealer with expertise in industrial truck sales.

This article will help you in making the most of heavy vehicle dealerships experiences so you and your organization are completely satisfied with the new or used heavy vehicle purchased and let you walk out with a good return on your investment. When searching to buy a heavy duty truck, consider the following:

1. Get a clean vehicle history prior to purchasing any used heavy vehicle from a commercial vehicle dealership.

2. Arrange for financing from a company used to working with heavy vehicle dealerships.

3. Look for one-stop-shops that will handle the purchase a heavy duty truck as well as maintenance and repairs.

Run a vehicle inspection report prior to purchasing an industrial truck

Before purchasing one or many industrial trucks, make sure each one gets a clean bill of health. Don't just take the dealership's word that the truck has never been in an accident. Verify the information via an online vehicle inspection report site that will allow you to obtain vehicle and title history using the vehicle's VIN number.
Try:  CARFAX searches its nationwide database and provides a vehicle history report in seconds by entering the vehicle's VIN. Experian's AutoCheck service allows you to get title information and vehicle information on one or several vehicles.

Arrange for financing from a company used to handling industrial truck sales

Whether you are an owner operator or are purchasing more than one heavy duty vehicle and are concerned about preserving cash flow, you will want make financing arrangements with a lender that has heavy vehicle lending expertise. These lenders are skilled in the nuances involved in heavy vehicle finance.
Try:  Florida-based Trucks & Parts specializes in financing for commercial trucks, semi trucks, heavy trucks, garbage trucks and other heavy equipment. The TruckLenders - Construction Equipment Financing  site has an online credit application. Complete it and press "Quote Now" for more information.

Look for one-stop-shops where you can purchase, maintain and repair your industrial vehicles

When it comes to heavy duty trucks and other industrial vehicles, not just any mechanic is skilled enough to fix problems that may arise. It is important to know where to service and take your truck for repairs when the time comes. Consider locating a dealership that can not only sell you a new and used heavy duty truck, but can repair, replace parts and perform regular vehicle maintenance.
Try:  If your business is in the Nashville, TN area, consider Nacarato Volvo & GMC Trucks. Their body shop, parts and service department offers one-stop shopping to its customers. The National Truck & Trailer Services Breakdown Directory allows you to search for industrial truck repair facilities across the country. This guide can help you find dealerships that offer repair service in-house as well as those offering roadside assistance.

• Whether you buy or lease a new or used industrial truck from an industrial vehicle dealer, make sure you are satisfied with the terms of the warranty. Be sure to inquire about obtaining or purchasing an extended warranty.