Here Are Used Truck Inspection Tips

Are you a novice driver entering the world of trucking? If so, you will be happy to find these used truck inspection tips to help enhance your purchase experience. Read on

The trucking industry is expanding and booming in terms of sales and profitability thanks to the demand for e-commerce commodities and the surge in the number of virtual purchases of goods. To facilitate the rapidly growing demand for online goods and to carry on their last-mile delivery successfully, a reliable and efficient fleet of trucks is being depended upon in the country. 

Therefore, if you are a novice truck driver planning to expand your network and business, it's the best time to purchase used trucks available in the market, of course, due to the demand. Don’t worry, we are here to help you choose a vehicle by providing you with a few used truck inspection tips. So read on to have a smooth used truck buying experience. 

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1. Check Manufacturing Year: 

First and foremost, you need to check the manufacturing year of the truck. You need to make sure that the truck you are purchasing isn’t too old so that you can operate it for many more years. The newer the better, so make sure to check the year it was built.

To check the manufacturing year, you should first ask for the owner's manual which consists of details regarding the truck. However, if you are not sure about the manufacturing year, you could always check the seatbelt. Yes, you heard it right! The seat belt has a description of the year it was made, so check for the small slip attached to it. 

2. Check Service History:

It is always a good idea to check the service history to make sure that the truck you are about to purchase has been taken care of and maintained. Service history tells you details regarding when and what components have been changed, how many times the truck has undergone oil change and similar details. 

So, check for the service history to know if the truck has undergone scheduled maintenance. 

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3. Inspect engine: 

Next, make sure to check the dipstick to see if the engine oil is too old or even new. This will allow you to know if the vehicle has been well maintained. Also, check for signs of an oil leak, antifreeze leak, damaged shaft, worn out joints and fittings as well. 

4. Take it for a spin:  

Finally, take the truck for a test drive since it will tell you a lot about the vehicle. While on a test drive, make sure to check for vibrations from the steering because abnormal vibration could mean that the steering components have worn out. Also, shift gears and accelerate to check for any signs of damage or overheating. 

Thus, these are the used truck inspection tips every used truck buyer should know. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. 

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