There are several ways to source a used school bus for sale. For example they can be purchased from:
1. Auction markets
2. Bus Dealerships
3. Schools
4. Private owners
The first two sellers have their own websites where they list every vehicle for sale with a detailed description and several photos. However, one may have to find ways to get in touch with schools and private owners. In either situation, the world wide internet is the best place to find a used bus for sale. Turn on your computer, visit Google or Bing and simply type in keywords like bus auctions, used buses for sale, second hand school buses for sale etc. It will display more than 100 results of bus dealerships. However, if one wants to purchase from schools or private individuals then the need to search for schools and use keywords like used school buses for sale by owners.
Many buyers are of the opinion that the vehicle can be affordable to buy if purchased directly from the owner. Its true but the fact is sellers are very smart and use unethical methods to make a quick sale. A used bus is just like any other preowned vehicle that will require some superficial repair work. This task of repairing is transferred directly to the buyers shoulders because the seller is selling his vehicle in an as-is condition. If the buyer has a technical background and knows the ins and outs of fixing a vehicle or has a long trusted relationship with a repair shop then chances are he can get the vehicle repaired at a reasonable price. However, if the buyer is new to repair works, then entering this field is like a financial minefield. Many first time buyers avoid all the hassle and go for the premium quality used buses sold by dealerships.
If a buyer is interested in starting a transportation business and wants to know the finer nuances related to the bus industry. Then he should proactively take the task of repairing the vehicle and supervise its progress. It would be great if they have a personal garage that is big enough to hold a long school bus, but they will need equipment too. To make the long journey short, its good to find a repair shop that has the experience of repairing school buses and then dive into the markets in search for buses. Take a look at all the buses are available for sales and make a short list of at least 5 of them. Get all their photos, descriptions and prices together. Compare to find the best deals and speak if the owner or the dealer if they are ready for additional discounts, if any. Once the final price is available on all the vehicles. Then its time to call in a professional third party inspection company to thoroughly inspect the bus in depth. Many buyers would like to trust their eyes to inspect a bus however sellers are smart and most of the problems related to a used bus is hidden from immediate sight. The 3rd party inspection will either cost $100 for a basic checkup or $200 for a more detailed and thorough inspection. Experts advise buyers to take this step seriously and never skip. Since it plays an important role in the buying decision. Ignore this step and the probability of ending with a lemon increases many folds. Hence call in the inspectors and get to know which parts and equipments are defective or may need repairs. When the inspector highlights the problematic parts and regions of a bus. Discuss his reports with the repair shop and get an estimate how much will it cost to get them fixed and also the time factor. Simple repairs can be done by the repair shops. However, more complex repairs may need a part replacement. In this situation, find out where the parts can be sourced from and how much they will cost including shipping?? This will give the buyer and estimate of the total cost of repairing the vehicle even before turning on its engine.
Compare that with the dealership that is ready to sell their used school buses right now. That is fully reconditioned from bumper to bumper. Is certified ready and safe for the roads. The buyer can either choose to wait 3 or 4 months until their repair shop fixes their choice of school bus or they can purchase it right now from the dealership. Usually the dealerships sell their premium quality vehicles 15% to 20% higher than those sold by private individuals. The buyer should try to calculate and figure out if he can get substantial savings by waiting for another 4 months and repairing from a bus repair shop. If the savings are not substantial then the buyer should go for purchasing from the dealerships.
There are several benefits of buying from the dealership apart from getting a premium quality vehicle. Every bus owner has to sell his vehicle after some years. The dealerships are always ready to buy their vehicles back when not needed, provided they were maintained regularly and the owner is ready to sell them at a reasonable price. The owner can simple call the dealership and tell them to tow his bus away. That's how simple the bus disposal process is. On the contrary, if it was purchased as-is from a private individual then the owner will have to list the bus for resale on several online classified sites and wait for several months until he finds the perfect buyer. He may have to pay for listing on classified sites and even for parking the bus when not in use, thus potentially spending hundreds or thousands of dollars until he finds a buyer to buy the bus. The dealerships skip this hassle and buy them right away.
Major Vehicle Exchange is one such dealership that has been selling its shuttle buses to schools and colleges all over the United States for more than 35 years. For more information about our used shuttle buses for sale visit us or call the owner Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today.
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