Used minibuses for sale are the most affordable type of multi passenger vehicles in the United States today. As more and more individuals, businesses and organizations buy them to transport small groups of 10 to 29 passengers, they have become the go to vehicles for group travel. But some important points must be kept in mind before buying any of them. Get an estimate how many miles the bus will be driven annually. If its less than 25,000 miles then a second hand vehicle can fulfill the requirement but if its more then go for the newest version. Ideally used buses are put to use occasionally. When the frequency is limited to 1, 2, 3 or even 4 trips a week. Fleet owners use them as an alternative when their new motor coaches breakdown and have to spend some time at the repair shop. Since they are cheaper and affordable they become the best option in the face of a technical downtime. It has been observed that if they are put to use everyday only then most of them cross the 25,000 mile red line. However, if they are used sparingly then they register less than 10,000 miles on their odometers annually. Accordingly the driver has to be trained to ride a used bus. He should make a checklist of all the important components in the vehicle and perform a pre-trip inspection before starting the ride. This thumb rule will ensure it does not breaks down while in transit, thus stranding the passengers. By the end of the day when its back in the garage, the driver should conduct a post-trip inspection of the same vital components. This will alert him of any wear and tear the parts might have got subjected to during transit while traversing over bumpy roads and pot holes. It will also give him sufficient time to repair the vehicle before the next trip. Most 15 seater buses dont need a commercial license hence drivers dont need special training to operate them, however pre-trip and post-trip inspections are an absolute essential for their smooth functioning irrespective weather they are new or preowned.
Because of their affordability, used buses for sale guarantee success to every startup business in the transportation industry. Since lesser amount of money is required to own them, the Returns On Investment are fairly earlier compared to their newer counterparts. Many individuals have quit their 9 to 5 jobs, paid up to $20,000 for a decent second hand bus and started their own enterprise. The fact is there is tremendous demand for transport vehicles in regions that lack public transportation. Once an entrepreneur finds too many people gathering at a spot everyday to reach the nearest transportation hub, a shopping mall or a church. Then they can instantly purchase a used bus for sale, deploy it on that route and offer their shuttle services to these people. Of course they will have to get proper permissions and documentations. But this is how instant cash is made with a minibus. Owners can even sub-contract their vehicles to offices, casino's, hotels, schools, churches etc. Thus it can be rightly said, when people gather frequently, there is a demand for shuttle bus service. When people are waiting too long or walking for several minutes, a shuttle service can be offered. Ferrying 15 to 20 passengers a day is sufficient to pay the bills. If the startup manages to move 50 people a day then it gets to pocket the fares collected from 30 passengers. Which generates good revenue for startups.
Owners are advised to perform regular maintenance once every six months on their second hand buses. Every preowned vehicle needs maintenance and buses need them more because of the heavy duty wear and tear they endure. This should include checking the treads and pressure in the tires, engine and transmission oil analysis, cleaning up of the engine filtration system, caulking the seams to prevent leakages and water entry from the roof, inspecting the heating and air conditioning systems, the breaking systems, and the spread of rust or corrosion if any. The owners should keep record of every maintenance & repair work done on the bus so they can produce it on demand at the time of resale. A regularly maintained bus gives better fuel performance, emits less pollutants, averts catastrophic repairs, accidents, and saves more money in the long term. Thus skipping regular maintenance to save a few hundred dollars today can incur fines and expenses in thousands of dollars several weeks down the road. Thus every bus owner should make regular maintenance a part of ownership process. It rewards them several years later at the time of reselling. A well maintained bus commands more price than a poorly maintained vehicle.
Major Vehicle Exchange has been selling its mini and mid sized shuttle buses to customers across the USA for more than 3 decades. For more information visit our website or call us at 516-333-7483 during business hours.
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