Your Guide to Buying a Used Bus
Shopping for a used bus comes with several perks—a lower initial price tag and faster delivery of your preferred model being two of them.
Follow our guide to learn more about buying the perfect second-hand model for your operation. For more information, call us or connect with our experts at one of our dealerships. RWC Group has multiple locations throughout Arizona, Alaska, California, and Washington.
Points to Consider Before Buying
Here are a few points you’ll need to consider when finding the perfect used model for you.
Determine What You Want to Buy
The first thing you’ll want to do is figure out what it is that you want. You might be searching for a second-hand school bus, or you might be interested in adding a used commercial bus to your fleet. In either case, you’ll want to narrow down your search by focusing on your preferred options and eliminating the rest.
Do Your Research
Once you’re sure about what you want, take your time to research the various available options near you. You can search online or visit a few dealerships in your vicinity to find out what they have to offer you. Remember to restrict your search area to locations you’ll be comfortable traveling to for inspecting the vehicle. Also, buying a used bus from a local dealer will help you cut down on shipping costs.
You'll want to make a note of all the available options, their price tags, and everything else that will help you make your final decision. Keep in mind your cargo and passengers, and look for a model that will provide you with the kind of performance you seek.
Inspect the Bus
Though many well-maintained used models will still have a lot of life in them to offer you, you must avoid committing to buying one until you have inspected it thoroughly. Ensure that you check the vehicle's service history and examine the engine and the number of miles your given model has traveled.
It’ll be a good idea to take the bus out for a test drive, as it will help you find out whether you are getting the quality you are paying for. If you want, you can get a trained mechanic to perform this inspection for you. They can identify any red flags that hint at underlying potential issues, which can help you determine whether or not you should go with the given model.
Buy from a Dealership
Finally, you’ll want to buy a used bus from a dealership instead of an individual. Private sellers can forge documentation or weld pieces of stolen vehicles together to trick you into purchasing a not-so-worthy model. On the other hand, a reputed dealer will provide you with the complete vehicle history, and may offer you financing options, and even give warranties.
We hope this guide helps you pick the perfect used bus. If you need more information or help selecting a used bus for your operation, connect with our experts at RWC Group. We can address your concerns and show you our fine selection of used buses for sale. We have multiple locations throughout Arizona, Alaska, California, and Washington, and we can’t wait to serve you.