So you've seen a truck for sale and it looks like it's perfect for your business. The best thing you can do before purchasing a used truck is to check its vehicle history. Fortunately this is easy - all you need to do is enter the number plate or VIN in the field above and you will get a report showing odometer history, registration and RUC status, make, model, colour and more.
Before you even waste your time taking a drive of a truck, do a preliminary check.
Trailer units should also be checked before purchase as they can have issues which mean you should not purchase them. Again, all you have to do is enter the number plate in the field above.
The main four issues you should be aware of:
Minor issues you should be aware of:
Tractor units and trailers by companies such as Mack, Freightliner, White or Kenworth. Dump trucks, logging trucks, pickup trucks and other general purpose trucks - anything with a road registration. Flatbed trucks, delivery trucks, vans, tipper trucks, horse trucks and other commercial vehicles in class 3 to 5.
Whether you're buying a small flatbed or a big tractor unit, don't purchase a truck before you have checked it out thoroughly.
We recommend that if you are in the trucking industry that you check out the NZ Trucking Association. Buying a used truck? Check any truck's history and information by entering the number plate into our web site.