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Pricing and Costs at Commercial and Specialty Vehicle Dealerships

What it costs to get started in business vehicle service

By Lori Carver
Commercial and specialty vehicle dealerships make vehicles for almost any type of business, so take advantage of this and hit the road with your business. The increased revenues you will obtain by taking your business to your customers should offset the costs of these special vehicles.

Go to several dealerships with your special vehicle in mind to compare their rates. Consider used vehicles that the dealerships took in trade. Usually these vehicles will come with some warranty, although it may be just 30 days. Check the following for pricing and costs of commercial and specialty vehicle dealerships:

1. Determine the costs of special delivery vans.

2. Consider buying a commercial vehicle used to save money.

3. Find prices on mobile kitchens so you can deliver meals to your busy customers.

 

Look at a commercial van for your delivery business

Choose from cargo vans, window vans, step-in vans or extra long vans. Ask about conversion vans if you have a special need.
Try: Stetson Ford sells commercial trucks and can deliver them anywhere in the country. They also offer financing on their vehicles to qualified buyers. Call them toll free for their prices. Bachman Commercial sells utility vans starting at about $18,000 up to about $20,000. Look at the inventory of this specialty van provider before you make your decisions.

Save when buying a business vehicle used

Used vehicles can save thousands of dollars, so consider this angle in your search for the right vehicle. Make sure you take it for a test drive and see that it is operating properly.
Try: Commercial Vehicle Sales sells various kinds of commercial vans. Prices range from under $8,000 to under $11,000 for these used commercial vans. Bus Crazy provides a list of used buses available. They range in price from just under $4,000 to over $129,000 depending on the year and condition.

Select mobile kitchens and lunch specialty trucks for your food business

Take the food to the people and you will never starve. Pricing and costs of commercial and specialty vehicle dealerships that sell food service trucks vary widely depending on the type of vehicle you need.
Try: Custom Concessions sells concession trailers starting at under $30,000 up to about $34,000. Features included for this price include your basic food set up, but if you want anything additional then you will pay extra. Mobile Kitchens sells custom manufactured kitchens for your exact purposes. Call toll free, email or fill out their online form for a quote for your project. Russell Concessions sells mobile food units starting at around $11,000 for shaved ice carts, $16,000 for an entry level concession trailer, and $24,000 for a mobile kitchen. Look at the complete list for details on their entire inventory.

 

  • Make sure used specialty vehicles have a warranty, since many times they sell them "as is." If they sell "as is," ask a mechanic you trust to come with you before purchase to inspect the vehicle.

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