Finding a vehicle that delivers value and reliability can be tough, but we’re here to help. Whether you’re a business owner looking to expand or update your fleet or an individual needing something sturdy for your one-person operations, our used vehicles are game changers.
Buying used is an investment that will pay off in more ways than one, from saving money to shrinking your carbon footprint. In this post, we’ll talk about why buying used instead of new trucks offers excellent benefits for you and your business.
The benefits of buying second hand
Let’s get into the advantages of buying used vehicles instead of new models.
Cost-effective
First off, used vehicles are typically more affordable than new ones. The cost of buying a brand-new truck is going to be a considerable amount compared to a used truck for sale. This affordability can even apply to more current models, as we all know how much the value of a vehicle drops the moment it’s driven off the dealership floor.
Did you know that second hand trucks can be between 20% and 50% cheaper than new trucks, taking the year, model, make, and depreciation into account? These kinds of savings can make a world of difference to businesses, making buying used a great solution to saving money.
The upfront cost of purchase isn’t the only area where money can be saved. Second and third-hand trucks often have lower insurance rates than their new counterparts, and replacement parts tend to be cheaper and more widely available as used vehicle models are usually still in rotation. All of this combined means more money for your operations.
Reliable
Buying used comes with the bonus of knowing your vehicle’s history. Unlike with new trucks, there’s no need to stress over which is the most reliable from brand to brand and promise to promise. You can’t know the long-term performance of new vehicles, but with used vehicles and their history records, you get much more of an insight into how they run.
Getting detailed service records and proven performance records with your used vehicle is getting a window into its past. You can see how it’s been taken care of, how it has operated, and any and all work that has been done on it, helping you make the best decision. You can use these records to predict the kinds of maintenance it might require in future, too, helping you budget for the truck’s future.
There’s not much better than genuine user reviews, both past and present, of the exact vehicle you’re buying. This kind of input goes a long way to choosing the right used truck for your business.
Eco-friendly
Next up is unnecessary vehicle disposal and manufacturing. Making trucks requires materials and processes that aren’t kind to the environment, and scrapping them creates waste that piles up in landfills. Opting to buy used trucks helps chip away at the damage caused, contributing to the bigger picture: fewer new vehicles made and scrapped to reduce pollution.
Making the most of a truck’s inherent robustness and resilience can help support a more sustainable economy. If you’d like to reduce your carbon footprint and positively impact the planet for future generations, consider opting for used vehicles from trusted sellers like ourselves.
Clever investment
Purchasing used over new is a smart investment choice. As mentioned above, the value depreciation of a new vehicle is significant from the second it’s driven away as an owned vehicle. The selling price of this vehicle, once you’re done with it, will be dramatically different compared to what you poured into it years prior. This is because trucks tend to depreciate by about 20% in the first year and up to 40% in the first five years.
Used trucks have already gone through their most prominent years of depreciation, so you won’t make such a significant loss between buying and selling them. This is what makes used vehicles such a fantastic investment for your business, as opposed to spending extra on something brand new.
Used trucks for sale in our Norfolk, Suffolk and London depots
If you’ve chosen to invest in second hand truck, you’ve come to the right place. As official sellers of Renault and Isuzu and a trusted name in the truck and van industry, you can rely on us to sell only the best used vehicles.
We can provide you with a full service history when choosing your truck, as many of the vehicles on sale come from our own fleet of contract-hire trucks and vans. This also means the used vehicles will be in excellent mechanical and body condition, as our own expert teams will have performed all maintenance and repairs with genuine parts.
Take a look at our available used vans and trucks and see if any suit your needs, then give us a call or use our online enquiry form for your local depot. A member of our highly experienced team will talk you through the vehicle and the buying process, helping you get your used truck on the road.
For the Norfolk depot, call 01603 253 300. For the Suffolk depot, call 01473 834 200. For the London depot, call 0208 804 1266. For our Norwich Van centre, call 01603 253 999.