Bus for sale online| Call 516-333-7483 | What is the Total Coat of a Bus?

The total cost of a bus is the amount you have to pay including insurance and taxes. When buses list for sale online, sellers mention the net price i.e. the price of the vehicle. But they don't include insurance and taxes. The buyer will end up paying a few thousand dollars more to own the vehicle. That would include registration fee, insurance, sales tax, shipping, warranty and more. Nobody can give the exact figure except for the dealerships. Moreover, buses are of different sizes. They are generally categorized into mini, medium and full size. Depending on the size of your bus, its total price will vary. For example, insurance companies charge higher premiums for commercial use. And lower premiums for personal use like a recreational vehicle or a church ministry. They even charge lower premiums to long time customers and higher fee to new customers. So the total price that you pay for a bus will never be the same for other customers.

The total price can differ depending on whether the vehicle is new or preowned. This difference can be of that between heaven and earth. For example a basic feature 15 seater new bus for sale will cost $50,000 before taxes. Whereas the second hand version of the same vehicle will cost $15,000 to $25,000. The price of a used bus for sale depends on several factors. Some of which are age, mileage, engine and transmission type, comfort features and more. We are trying to give a rough estimate on how much new and used buses for sale can cost. Buyers can search for buses for sale online. Contact the seller to get an estimate on what the total cost of owning the vehicle will be. This should include registration, insurance, taxes, shipping and everything else. In the case of used buses, buyers should be cautious and inspect the vehicle before buying. Hence the total cost of ownership will increase further due to professional inspection services. Dealerships usually have established contacts with professional 3rd party inspection companies. They will be able to tell you on their fee too.

Purchasing the vehicle is a fraction of the total cost of owning a bus. Once purchased and delivered to the buyers location, there will be other costs too. For example, parking. The parking space can be a barn, garage or an over sized shed. But if none of these are available then it will need a parking lot or stand by the side of a road. The owner will have to pay a parking fee. Buses should never be parked in dark places or in the open. Because parking in a poorly lit area will invite professional thieves. They can break into the vehicle to steal expensive parts, components or fuel. Others will ride it to other states, alter its history, papers and sell to unsuspecting buyers. On the other hand, parking in the open will expose it to the elements like heat, air and water thus reducing its overall lifespan and even reducing its resale value. Buses are vehicles that people buy for a specific purpose, when the purpose is fulfilled and no longer exists, people tend to list them up for resale. It's vital for the vehicle to be in good condition at the time of resale. Parking in the open and exposing it to the elements will fade appearance, potentially causing rust and aid in its spread to critical parts of the vehicle compared to a closed enclosure. Such vehicles will cost more to maintain because they will require repainting, rust works, dusting and much more. Keeping these facts in mind, it's important to park in a safe, secured and enclosed place which will obviously demand a fee for the service.

Next comes maintenance. Every vehicle needs regular maintenance, newer ones will require less compared to preowned ones. Though a new bus for sale will not require frequent maintenance, its prime drawback is that it depreciates at a very high rate between 30% to 40% in just the first year even if it's not being used. On the other hand a used bus for sale will depreciate slowly because it has already gone through the initial high depreciation phase but it will require more maintenance comparatively There are no fixed rules on how much maintenance a used motor coach will need. It depends on what the previous owner did to keep it fully functional. Buyers will have to talk to the vehicle's owner, driver, mechanic, check historical data(previous maintenance records), perform 3rd party inspection and take a test drive to get an actual feel of how the vehicle operates and what frequent maintenance will be required. Sometimes lucky buyers get their hands on a low mileage bus for sale. In the used bus industry, low mileage refers to vehicles that have less than 200,000 miles on their odometers. Such motor coaches are in really good condition and don't require frequent maintenance. Experts advise owners to perform regular maintenance on their second hand motor coach every 6 months even if they look good and function great. The pre-scheduled regular maintenance will keep the owners informed of any upcoming repair works and avoid sudden breakdowns, repairs that can break the bank or potential accidents. Buyers will have to check with the previous owner, how much they used to spend on maintaining the vehicle and get a rough idea on how much they will have to spend once it has been purchased. Previous maintenance records play a vital role in getting this estimate.

Once the buyer has figured out where to park his vehicle and the cost of maintenance. Next comes the cost of operating the bus. Buses are either purchased by individuals, organizations or businesses. Individuals buy with the intention of converting them into recreational vehicles for long vacations across the North American continent. Organizations like churches and schools purchase them to transport members and students. Businesses buy them to transport employees,  or to convert them into moving shops and stores. In the case of individuals the owner tends to drive the vehicle along with his partners on the trip. However, in the case of organizations and businesses a professional driver needs to be hired. A minibus for sale does not require a commercial licence and any driver with a regular licence can operate it, but medium and full sized buses will need drivers with a commercial licence. It should be noted that a driver with commercial licence commands a higher wage compared to one with a general licence. In either situation paying driver's wage adds up to the total cost of owning the motor coach. This cost will be more for bigger buses because they need commercial licence to be operated and less for minibuses because they can be operated with a regular licence. The driver will also have to be trained on how to operate the new vehicle because chances are he might have experience driving a different model bus comparatively.

Fuel consumption plays a vital role in the overall cost of bus ownership. New buses for sale have brand new engines hence their performance is at optimal levels. However, this is not the case with used buses for sale. Every second hand bus will have a different fuel performance depending on how well it was maintained by the previous owner. This is because over the course of time the engine's filtration system gets clogged up. Its fuel injectors and pistons undergo wear and tear. If they are not cleaned regularly then the engine's performance will take a dip and its fuel consumption will go north. The average fuel performance for any used bus for sale is between 9 to 12 miles per gallon. If the performance is less than this average then the buyer needs to look for a better vehicle. The best way to check fuel performance is to conduct a test drive of the motor coach. The demand for used buses is from every corner of the United States, but the dealerships are located in a few selected states. As a result purchases are often made online without face to face interaction. If the buyer and dealer are located in different states, then the buyer can ask the 3rd party inspection company to perform a test drive before making the final purchase decision. The drawback is that the buyer will have to pay for the inspection services even if he or she does not make a purchase. Inspections are an important part of the bus buying process and buyers should never skip this step under any circumstances even if it means shelling a few extra hundred bucks before settling on the perfect bus.

Depending on the size of the bus, the owner will also need staff for cleaning before and after every trip. This will keep its appearance in good and like new condition. It will also keep its interior free from bad odor, dust and other trash that passengers may drop on the journey. If the bus will be used for commercial purposes like a jitney service charging a fee for transportation then a ticket collector will be needed to take fares and distribute tickets to on boarding passengers.

If you are seriously looking out to purchase a bus, then check out our website for more than 40 used buses for sale. Every vehicle has a detailed description with more than 45 photos for each bus along with their purchase price. Shortlist all the vehicles of your choice and give us a call at 516-333-7483 during normal business hours to get an approximate cost of getting the motor coaches delivered to your location. We are a used bus dealership and have sold our vehicles to thousands of customers all across the USA for more than three decades. We have a long list of satisfied customers and hope you will be our list too. Search for Major Vehicle Exchange on Google and you will get all the information about our company, website and how to get in touch with us. 

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Journey across the USA with affordable used buses for sale by Major Vehicle Exchange

 

You can do whatever, when you are the only passenger on the bus for example, grab your favorite seat, hang from the overhead hand rails, do push ups, observe the route from both sides, start a conversation with the driver, exchange big currency notes for smaller denominations to help you shop for groceries, give charity or donations throughout the month etc.

However, you wont be alone for too long. As the human population increases so does the number of passengers traveling in a bus. But if you want to be the only person on a bus and be surrounded by friends and family on long outdoor trips then its time to buy a shuttle bus for personal use.

New buses for sale are expensive, hence its best to get started with a used bus. They can be easily purchased from $15,000 to $25,000 and modified into a recreational vehicle for less than $10,000 if you are using salvaged materials.

One may think that spending $35,000 on a bus is expensive but the good news is that recreational vehicles tend to retain their monetary value even after 5 years. Thus, when you are done traveling across North America for 1, 2 or 3 years. You can put the vehicle up for resale at the same amount of $35,000.

The RV community is growing rapidly across the USA and finding buyers wont be difficult. Its advisable to keep the conversion simple and low cost because every buyer has his own tastes, likes and dislikes. Expensive conversion can scare away potential customers and break the deal. Hence keeping the cost low is absolutely essential when modifying a used bus for sale.

To start the conversion process, first the seats have to removed. This makes the passenger cabin empty and approximately 225 sq feet in size. This empty space can be filled with a bed, couch, table, chairs, kitchen, sink, wash basin, TV, refrigerator, microwave, cabinets and anything else that will make your family and friends feel comfortable and at home during long journeys.

Many newly married couples have converted used buses into recreational vehicles and went on long honeymoon vacations, visiting every national park in the USA. Minibuses for sale are affordable and have made traveling across the North American continent a reality for millions of Americans and Canadians. These vehicles are small in size and dont require a commercial licence to be operated. Just buy them and start riding. That's how simple it is. They have a small turning radius and can easily navigate through the narrow lanes, by lanes and heavy traffic.

You can either use the bus for your own recreational purposes or use it to make money instantly by transporting people from one location to another for a small fare. Such buses are called Jitneys that ferry passengers for a fee. Starting a transportation company has never been so easy with the help of good quality used buses for sale. Start with one vehicle and as the demand increases, purchase more used buses to make more money. These vehicles are 40% to 70% cheaper than new buses and many times 2 second hand buses can be purchased for the price of 1 new bus.

Major Vehicle Exchange is a licensed and bonded shuttle bus dealership that has been selling its premium quality preowned buses to customers across the USA for more than thirty five years. We are the bus expert and industry leaders, hence if you have any questions about buses in general then either do a Google search or pickup the phone and call us at 516-333-7483 during normal business hours and ask for the CEO Charles Kaufman. We are a no pressure company and offer no obligation consultation to interested buyers. If you seriously looking forward to purchase a bus then it would be good to browse through our website at the link mentioned above. We always maintain a regular inventory of more than 40 vehicles and you will definitely find one that suits your budget as well as requirement 100%.

Bus dealerships are not located everywhere and chances are high that we are not in your home state. We are located in New York and have delivered our premium vehicles as far as the state of Texas. For more information on shipping and delivery visit our website or feel free to contact Charlie today. We have sold our vehicles to thousands of customer over the past three decades and repeat customers form the backbone of our business success. We hope you will be the next to join our long list of happy and satisfied customers across the USA. Bus ownership is a process from buying to disposal and we stand by our customers throughout the journey.

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Buses For Sale | What is it like to be the only passenger on a bus?

With the growing human population across the globe. Its impossible to be the only passenger on a bus for too long. Buses are the primary modes of transportation in every country worldwide. As the population grows so does the number of passengers waiting for a bus. All governments operate public buses and have a dedicated department for transportation. These departments maintain and operate large hubs. They station tens and hundreds of buses. When a particular bus leaves the hub towards a designated route. it will have no passengers until it reaches the first bus stop on the route. People will start stepping in only after the first bus stop. Thus if you wish to be the only passenger on a bus for a couple of minutes, then wait out the large gates of the bus hub. When the gates open and an empty bus rolls out, get into the bus and be the first passenger to board it. You can tell the driver or the ticket collector that you have an urgent situation. They will most likely let you in depending. The bus gets empty once again between the last stop and the hub which is its final destination. You can once again get a chance to be the only passenger on board. If you get into the bus at the last stop until it has reached its hub.

Depending upon the demand for public transportation and the country of operation buses are of 2 types. Those who have ticket collectors and those who don't. In many western and less populated countries like the USA the driver can collect fare from incoming passengers. His cabin is located very close to the entrance door, to ease the transaction. Even the doors are automated so he can check the passenger as the board and alight from the vehicle. Whereas in populated 3rd world countries the buses are long and the drivers cabin is located a couple of feet ahead of the passenger entrance door. As a result, the driver is not able to watch the incoming passengers. Thus, these vehicles need a ticket collector to collect fare from passengers. This lets the driver focus on the core task of driving the vehicle and reaching the next bus stop on time. In other words, you can be the only passenger on a bus but not the only person. It depends on the country you live in and the design of the bus that you chose to board. Every bus has a drivers cabin, then the passenger entrance door and then the passengers cabin. But, for longer vehicles, there can be a rear door to let the passengers step out with ease.

When you get the rare opportunity to be the only person in the passengers cabin, the first thing you can do is grab your favorite seat. For example, if you enjoy the winds as the vehicle moves forward, then you can climb to the upper deck and grab the first seat near the front window. But, if its a single Decker vehicle then you can get seated on the first seat near the driver's cabin. In many single Decker buses the first seat is always a single seat because it has to make way for the passengers walking in from the front door. Once you have satisfied the lust for your favorite seat, then you can do some gymnastics like hanging free from the overhead handrails. If you are strong enough then try doing some push ups too. The ticket collectors or the driver will never stop you from doing push ups. Because you have paid the fair. And  its human nature to appreciate people strong enough to perform push ups. Once exhausted, you can get back to the seat and take a detailed look of the street on both sides, thus getting familiarized with all the shops en route. It has been scientifically proven that people are receptive only to those visuals that are appealing to their eyes or is of interest to them, otherwise they skip everything else. Thus, there are shops that you have missed out because they dont concern you. Check them out as the bus drives through every street and maybe someday you can come back to shop at these places. Look out for hotels, coffee shops, ATM machines, medical stores, repair shops, etc.

When you have got familiarized with the route, then take a break and start a conversation with the ticket collector or the driver. You may or may not travel on the route every day but the bus does and so do the ticket collector and the driver. If you have any questions about anything on the route, then start a conversation with either of these two guys and you will be surprised by their friendliness and the general knowledge they have acquired about the route. For example, if you see an unidentified structure, then ask them and they will answer you correctly. Similarly, if you want to know more about government policies or transportation rules, just ask them. For example, if you want to know about ticket concessions for school and college students, then ask them.

Last but not the least, everybody struggles for change money at some point in the week or month while shopping. Grab all the big currency notes and board a bus at the last bus stop. Since you will be the only person on the vehicle, the driver or the ticket collector will get some spare time to focus on you and take a few minutes to exchange your big currency notes with smaller denominations. Public transportation departments collect millions of dollars in lower denominations and are eager to exchange them with anyone with higher denomination currency. The driver or the ticket collector will be glad to take your big notes and exchange them with smaller notes just enough to help you shop for groceries throughout the month. This one activity will keep your pockets full of loose money throughout the month for charity, donations or simply shopping.

If you crave to be the only passenger on a bus throughout the journey, then its time to buy a bus, hire a driver and sit back with your limbs spread out wide in the passengers cabin. Such buses are called recreational vehicles. There is no need to hire a driver. You can go out for weekend picnic or camping trips with friends and family and take turns to drive the vehicle. The passengers cabin can be made more comfortable by removing all the seats and replacing them with a couch, bed, luggage cabinets, kitchen, stove, refrigeration, sink, water tanks etc. A bus with an empty passengers cabin is roughly 250 sq feet in size which is approximately equivalent to an average apartment. Make this moving apartment your living home with all the comfort features that you get in a regular house. Of course it requires some upfront expenditure like buying the bus and later modifying it but the good part is that this vehicle can be sold for the same price even after 5 years in use. Recreational vehicles  retain their monetary value even after several years and owners can get all the money back at the time of resale. New buses will be expensive, hence its advisable to start with a used bus for sale that is 40% to 75% cheaper.

Such a recreational bus for sale can be used to go on long vacations traveling across the Great American outdoors from Alaska in the North to Chile in the south. Many couples have used bus conversion for sale to journey to every national park in the United States. The RV community has more than 5 million members in the USA alone and they frequently visit tourist destinations in Canada and Mexico. If you are one of these travel enthusiasts who crave camping outdoors, then it's time to buy a minibus for sale and modify it into a living apartment and start your journey within a few weeks.

If you have any questions about how a second hand bus for sale can be purchased affordably and converted into a recreational vehicle then call the bus experts at 516-333-7483 today and ask for Charles Kaufman. We have been selling premium quality used buses for more than three decades and are the best person you can talk to about preowned buses. At any point, we maintain a stock of more than 40 vehicles and can definitely find one that suits your requirements as well as the budget. Checkout the entire inventory by clicking on this link to our website.

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Used buses for sale | How do buses work?

 

Irrespective of whether it's a public or private bus, they all have the same functionality i.e. to transport people on fixed schedules. First, buses are built on demand by the manufacturer from the ground up. The entire vehicle has 2 major components: the chassis and body. There are 3 types of manufacturers, some will only build the chassis. Others will focus on constructing the body. whereas the big manufacturers will build the chassis and the body together in-house. Some of the top manufacturers in the industry are Ford and Chevrolet. Other brands include Blue Bird, Turtle Top and Goshen. There are still others like Startrans, Starcraft and more. Once the vehicle is ready, its sold and delivered to the buyer at wholesale prices. They can either be a  private dealership or a local public transportation department. The private dealer will sell the bus at a higher price to individual buyers. Thus making thousands of dollars in profit. Whereas the public transportation department will hire a driver to operate the bus. They will even train the driver for a few weeks on how to operate the bus. Because chances are that the driver was before operating a bus built by a different manufacturer and its functionality was completely different. 

The public transportation department ensures that wherever there is a road, its buses will be operating on them at least once in a day. The frequency of operations depends on the demand. The department creates a map of all the roads under its jurisdiction. On every road, it constructs and maintains several bus stops. Depending on the budget, the bus stops can either be fully constructed bus stations or just a pole with a metallic board, suggesting its a bus stop and will include all the bus numbers that will halt near its position. Every driver is expected to run his bus on dedicated roads, halt at every stop, pickup and drop off passengers and finally return back to the hub of the transportation department. The journey starts from this hub and ends at it.

In simple terms, every bus is stationed at the transportation hub, the driver will report to work every day at the hub, he will be given a fixed route to operate his bus, he will get inside the vehicle, turn it on, drive out of the huge gates of the hub and move in the direction of the route he has been assigned. Once he is on the assigned route, he will keep riding until he finds a public bus stop. The vehicle is always empty when the driver drives it out of the hub. There will be no passengers to drop at the first stop, people will be entering but not getting off it. From the second stop onward, people will be stepping in and out at every halt. All the passengers will step out at the last stop. From there, the driver will take the bus back to the hub empty. The vehicle and the driver will rest for a few hours until they both get ready for the next route. During this interval, the driver will make reports, entries and important documentation as needed, whereas the bus will be refueled. repaired and fixed for the next trip.

Every bus will also have a captain sometimes called as a conductor or a ticket collector. As the driver will be busy driving the bus, it's the captain's job to collect tickets from passengers who step inside. He will take money from the passengers and give them a ticket in return. The amount of money he takes depends on how far the passenger wants to travel. Tickets for shorter distances will cost less and more for longer distances. The captain and the driver work as a team when operating the bus. If a passenger behaves rudely or violates the law, then the captain signals the driver to halt the vehicle and can ask the passenger to step out of the vehicle.

This is how buses work in a public transportation department.

On the other hand, bus dealerships will sell their vehicles to any company, organization or individual who wants to buy them. Companies need buses because they want to transport their employees frequently. If there is a corporate meeting then employees will be transported to the meeting location in the bus. Similarly, construction workers are transported to the construction site from the company headquarters in a bus. Buses are also used to pick up and drop employees from their homes or from their nearest parking lots to the company location. A transportation company will use the vehicle to provide the same services like that of a public transportation department. The only difference is that private buses are not allowed to halt at public bus stops. They will usually halt in front of or near a travel agents shop. They will decide on which route to operate the motor coach and build a network with all the travel agents on that route, thus halting their vehicles near specific shops throughout the route.

Religious organizations like a church use a bus to transport their members to the church and back home every Sunday. Church buses for sale play a very important role in the growth of a church. For example, if a church has  100 members, then each will be driving to the church in his or her private vehicle every Sunday. As a result, there will be more than 100 cars parked outside its premises causing traffic congestion, pollution and discomfort in the neighborhood. Many churches are forced to relocate to a new location simply because they need a bigger parking space for their congregation. All these 100+ vehicles can be taken off the road, if the church starts offering pickup and drop services to members. This will collectively save fuel, reduce pollution and will give members an opportunity to inter mingle with fellow members, thus increasing their bonding and brotherhood which will prevent attrition. It will keep the size of the group intact and in fact increasing.

Individuals can buy a bus for various reasons and one of them is to convert the vehicle into a recreational bus. People who intend to modify their vehicles tend to purchase a used passenger bus for sale because they are 40% to 75% cheaper compared to newer counterparts. The buyer either takes inspiration online or hands over the task to 3rd party handymen who professionally modify the vehicle. Travel enthusiasts buy these vehicles and go out for long vacations journeying to every national park in North America. Some keep their trips limited within the United States, whereas others include Alaska, Canada and Mexico in their bucket list. There are still others who travel across the pan American highway from Canada in North America to Chile in South America. It can take up to 2 years to journey this road and explore every hotspot throughout the route.

If you are interested in buying affordable used buses for sale at 40% to 75% cheaper than market rates, then you can either search for a used bus dealership online or contact Major Vehicle Exchange today. We are a used shuttle bus dealership and have thousands of satisfied customers across the USA and Canada. With more than thirty five vehicles in stock we always have a bus that fits every budget and requirement. Our long list of satisfied customers includes churches, transportation companies, tour operators, schools, colleges, casinos, sport teams, adult day care, senior centers, shopping malls. movable shops and many more. Since we are a full time dealership, we don't undertake the task of modifying a bus. We can remove all the seats and deliver it empty to the customers location anywhere across the USA. From there on its up to the customer, how they modify the vehicle. Bus conversion can cost as less as $500 and as high as $50,000.  However, customers are advised to keep their conversion basic by using second hand materials. This will not only save them thousands of dollars but will also help them resell the vehicle easily after they are done with it. Every buyer has their own tastes, likes and dislike, hence expensive materials can make a buyer lose interest in the vehicle because they are unnecessarily increasing the cost of the bus.

If you want to know more about shuttle buses, then pickup the phone and call the bus expert Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 or visit our website by clicking on this link.

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Used Buses For Sale | What is the cost of a passenger bus?

The price of a passenger bus for sale depends on several factors like weather it is used or new, the transmission is manual or automatic, the engine is diesel or gasoline, what luxury features does it has? and a lot more. However, one should remember that the cost of owning a bus will be more than buying it. Buyers have to pay for parking, drivers wage, staff, insurance, monthly installments. regular maintenance etc. Thus it is important to make a detailed plan before buying the vehicle. The price also depends on the size and passenger capacity. For example a 15 seater mini passenger bus will be cheaper than a 24 seater medium sized bus, and both will be cheaper compared to a full sized luxury coach vehicle.

Its a fact that buses are not for everybody because of their high price tag. But their value drop by more than 50% if purchased second hand. Once used, they become affordable to thousands of startups, small and medium sized businesses and organizations across the USA. There is a thriving market for used buses for sale and you too can get your hands on one of these vehicles in the range of approximately $15,000 to $35,000. Buyers with limited budgets can get financed either directly by the dealership or by 3rd party financial institutions who lend credit at attractive interest rates and make custom packages depending on the buyers financial situation. As a result, buying a bus has become easier than ever before. One needs to have a requirement and the will to purchase one of these vehicles and rest everything falls in place automatically.

One of the most common question buyers face is weather they should buy diesel or gasoline engine bus? There is whole list of pros and cons for each of them, however a diesel engine can cost $8,000 to $12,000 upfront. Of course diesel is economical in the long run but are you ready to pay thousands of dollars at the initial stage? On the other hand a gasoline engine will be cheaper, easier to repair and if maintained on a regular basis, it can deliver the same performance like that of a diesel engine. In other words, buying a gasoline engine bus is better than buying a diesel engine because you can save up to $10,000 simply by opting for a gas engine.

The price of a used passenger bus for sale also depends on whom you are buying it from? If its being purchased from a private company, organization or an individual then it will be cheaper, however the buyer will have to either ask the seller to fix broken parts or do it himself. Fixing a preowned bus is a lengthy process that most buyers dont want to get themselves into, they are only interested in driving and moving people around. Thus, buses should be purchased from sellers who have already done the repair work in advance for the customers. The next question  that arises is, to what extent a bus should be repaired? The answer is simple, 100%.  The motor coach should be thoroughly repaired in and out so that its safe for the occupants as well as others on the road. The Department of Transportation has a certification process through which they inspect used vehicles and certify them fit for American roads. Every buyer should ask the seller if his bus is certified ready for the roads by DOT. Some sellers will do just the basic repairs to get the certificate while others will go the extra mile and preform through repairs to give their customers the best experience with the bus for a very long time. On the other hand there will be sellers who will try to dupe potential customers by simply repainting and changing the seats. The extent to which a used bus for sale is repaired depends on the sellers budget, equipment and expertise. Private companies, organizations and individuals have none of these and they usually sell their vehicles as-is leaving the repair work on the buyers.shoulder. Remember, that a cheap bus is not the one you purchase at a low price, its the one that does not goes to the repair shop frequently or consumes more gasoline than required. On the other hand, a dealer who has been in the business for several decades will have the budget as well as the expertise to fully repair the bus from bumper to bumper. Buying such a bus will be the safest purchase because the chances of it breaking down unexpectedly with catastrophic repair costs is minimal. Since, this dealer has put in the time and effort to repair or replace the worn out parts with better performing parts, his vehicles will cost more compared to private sellers and the price difference can range from approximately 15% to 20%. The price is high with the dealers because they have spent the time to inspect the bus, make a checklist of all parts that need repairs or replacement, fix the parts that need repairs, source better parts for those components that need replacement and finally repaint the vehicle to cover any blemishes and give it a like new appearance so it cannot be distinguished from a new bus. This entire process is called "reconditioning". Again some dealers will recondition their buses up to 25, 50, 75 parts etc depending on their budget, knowledge and expertise. But there will be others who will recondition their vehicles up to 300 and more parts to the extent of eliminating any electrical, mechanical or hydraulic defects from the bus. This is the perfect used bus for sale that every buyer should be looking for because you dont want to buy one that needs repairs on every trip. Buying from professional dealers gives customers the assurance and satisfaction that their money is being investing in a fully functioning vehicle that wont give unexpected surprises every now and then.

Repair shops go hand gloves with the purchase of a bus. They are hard to find just like the dealers and are not available everywhere. Its important to locate a good repair shop that will fix the vehicle on demand and perform regular maintenance at an affordable price. Though bus repair shops are not available every where they are more in numbers and available in every state compared to the dealers because buses are operated throughout the country. Truck repair shops can fix a bus too but its better to find one that is dedicated to buses. Buyers may think, if a used bus for sale has been thoroughly reconditioned from bumper to bumper then why do we need a repair shop? The answer is "maintenance". Every used vehicle needs regular maintenance and buses need more than the average car. Experts advise owners to perform regular maintenance on pre determined schedules of every six months, even if the motor coach drives well on the road. This will not only fetch a good price on resale but will also increase its longevity and keep the owner well informed about unexpected risks. Thus avoiding accidents or major catastrophic break downs in the future.

You can search online for bus dealerships in your home state or neighboring states or else contact Major Vehicle Exchange today. We are based in Westbury, New York and have shipped our stock as far as the state of Texas. If you live between these two locations then we can definitely deliver our reconditioned buses for sale to your site in less than a week. We are a licensed dealership bonded by state automotive dealer regulations and have been in business for more than three decades. Customer satisfaction and repeat buyers form the bed rock of our successful business. Thus, when you buy from us, we look forward to satisfy your requirements 100% and hope that you will come back for more used buses. We never pressurize potential customers to buy from us, hence if you need consultation or professional advise from industry experts then pick up the phone and call us anytime during normal business hours. If you are seriously in need of a bus, then it would be better to visit our website before making a phone call. At any point, we maintain an inventory of more than 40 used busses for sale and it would be helpful to check and shortlist them before calling, so we can give you more information about the vehicle and the buying process.

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Group Transportation | How to choose the best group transportation company?

The best group transportation company is the one that you own. Because in your company you make and follow your own rules. Every transportation company has its own do's and don'ts. So if you are transporting too many people too often, then its time to buy a good bus and transport your group with no string attached. For example, companies have fixed hours of operations, so if your group wants to go out camping on a weekend then they will have to arrange their own private vehicles, which takes away the fun of traveling together in a group. Even if the company offers its vehicle for overnight rides, the prices will be too much to afford. Once again, a one time trip maybe affordable but when people get the hang of traveling and camping together in a group, they often want more and more of it. If your group plans to gather every week, then hiring a bus service is definitely not a good option. On average the cost of renting a 15 passenger minibus is approximately $120/hour. Hiring a small bus for an entire day can be as high as $1,200 to $1,500. This is not a financially viable option, if it has to be done religiously for more than 50 weekends in a year. Churches are the perfect example. their members need to gather every Sunday, if they hire a bus every weekend, it will burn a huge hole in their pockets, hence most churches prefer to buy a second hand bus rather than hire them. This is how every church takes care of its own transportation requirement.

It all depends on how big the group is and how often they have to travel. If a construction company needs to frequently transport employees from the head quarters to the construction site, then they need to arrange their own transportation because hiring a bus service every day is not financially beneficial. Similar, many other groups of people need to make arrangements for their own transportation, like casino members, college students, sports team members, senior centers, adult day cares etc. Everybody owns a car and its not difficult to transport a group of 15 people. However, this is not efficient because ferrying 15 people will need 4 cars, considering each has a seating capacity of 4 people. Each needs to have its own dedicated driver, regular maintenance, parking, insurance coverage. Its obviously not the best option. Moreover, group members dont get the opportunity to bond together while en route to their common destination. The cars add more vehicles on the road and are not eco friendly because they all release more carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides than a single vehicle. There are chances that they all may not reach their destination on time, some may get stuck in traffic while others may come across an accident, need refueling, emergency repairs, get pulled over by cops for breaking traffic rules etc and thus delay the function or programme by several minutes or even hours. Most adults are already preoccupied by their families or jobs and have a limited time to dedicate for their respective groups. If this limited time is spent on non-productive tasks like arranging transportation and delays then the organizers seriously need to consider having their own vehicles like a bus for more organized and efficient travelling.

By now, we have realized the importance of owning a bus for frequent group meetings. There is general perception that buses are big and expensive but the fact is, they are really cheap when purchased preowned. They value can drop by more than half with one previous owner and the vehicle still has enough life to operate for more than 5 years or 100,000 miles. On average a used minibus for sale can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $35,000 depending on a lot of factors like tire conditions, type of licensing, engine, transmission, seating capacity, luggage compartments, luxury and safety features etc. Buying a bus for group transportation has never been so easy. Most dealerships will even get you financed in-house or by 3rd parties on their reduced price tags, thus making bus ownership a reality even for startups and those with limited budgets.

If you will be purchasing a used bus for sale for the first time, then its better to get started with the smallest of them. This will give you the knowledge and experience of buying, owning, managing, maintaining and operating the vehicle. Then six months or one year down the road, this vehicle can be resold to the dealership at a reasonable price and used medium sized bus can be purchased to transport medium sized groups of 16 to 29 passengers. Once you feel confident enough with buses that's the time to purchase a full sized coach bus for your own transportation company.

Bus dealerships are life time partners of bus owners. When owning them, there will be times when an expert will be required for second opinion, better judgement or sincere advise. Dealers are the people who have been working full time with buses for several decades, they will be glad to help their customers throughout the ownership process. They assist their customers before as well as after the ownership process. For example, they help customers get financed and insured before they own the vehicle and buy it back when no longer needed. There are people who spend several months and years trying to find the perfect buyer for their buses and in the mean while the vehicle will be gathering dust, rust etc sitting idle inside  a garage or by the side on a road. But in the case of a dealership, just pickup the phone and ask them to tow the vehicle away and they will do it in less than a week at a reasonable price provided it was well maintained on regular schedules.

Bottom-line: The best company is your own company. Simply buy a small bus for sale and get into the transportation business today. The American Bus Association has reported tremendous growth potential for bus transportation in areas that lack public transportation. This is the perfect opportunity to start a new company ferrying people from location to destination and get paid within a few minutes. There is a lot of information available online on how to start a travel company? You can learn the tips and tricks buy reading more and more on the topic, however a minibus will be required to get started and take the first step towards starting a successful business. Buy this short bus for sale from a reputed dealership to have a backup throughout the ownership journey. Private individuals disappear after the transaction is complete, however full time, licensed and reputable dealerships stand by their customers throughout the ownership cycle. They even provide spare parts or information from where to source them in case of an emergency, but private individuals are simply out of sight after the transaction has been completed.

Keeping these benefits in mind, one can buy a second hand shuttle bus for sale by searching for dealerships online or from Major Vehicle Exchange. Keep in mind that dealers are not available everywhere. There are buyers who are constantly searching for them in their home state but chances are high that they will be available in neighboring states and the vehicle will have to imported and shipped to your location. Major Vehicle Exchange is based in New York, but we have delivered our preowned buses to states as far as Florida in the south and Texas in the west. If you want to know anything about a bus, just pickup the phone and call 516-333-7483 today. We are a no pressure company and customers can feel free to contact us any time during normal business hours to get their doubts cleared and questions answered. There is a lot to know about used buses for sale and the internet is not the best place to find answers. Many of the questions can be answered only by a bus expert. As you sit online searching for answers or buses, feel free to visit our website www.GetAnyBus.com where we have uploaded our entire inventory and update it on a regular buses. As of now we have 40+ used buses for sale and every vehicle is presented with 40+ photos and a detailed description below. Browse through our stock, short list your favorite buses and give us a call at the number mentioned above and we will be glad to help you further.

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