Buying A Used Truck Or Commercial Vehicle

Whether you manage a fleet of delivery trucks or just need a van to give you that extra mobility, owning a light commercial vehicle, truck or lorry could make a world of difference to your business. Does your business make large deliveries or do you take a large number of staff out on the road? Do you travel to events or exhibitions? Your commercial vehicle needs will vary - find the best type of vehicle for your business.
Types of commercial vehicles

A commercial vehicle is classified as a vehicle that is used for the transportation of goods or passengers. There are some technical specifications based on a vehicle's gross mass to distinguish commercial vehicles from passenger cars. For example, Queensland classifies a light commercial vehicle as a "rigid truck or load carrying van or utility with a gross vehicle mass greater than 1.5 tonnes but not exceeding 4.5 tonnes."

Light Commercial Vehicles - most businesses will be after a light commercial vehicle to add to their fleet, such as a van or small truck. These types of vehicles are great for transporting goods and materials. Meanwhile, if you're looking for a people mover, consider a van or mini bus. If you need something to take on larger loads, small pick-up trucks with two axles are also classified as light commercial vehicles. Popular models of light commercial vehicles include the Toyota HiLux or the Citroen Berlingo.
Heavy Commercial Vehicles - these vehicles are for heavy duty transport. They include large trucks, lorries, rigs, cement mixers and large buses - such as those Mack trucks roaring past you on the freeway. These vehicles are highly specialised and require a specially licensed operator to drive them.

Buying a commercial vehicle
The process of buying a commercial vehicle is quite similar to purchasing a standard passenger car. You have the option to buy a new or used vehicle from a specialised dealer or from a private seller. Ensure that it's been properly registered as a commercial vehicle. If you are a buying a used vehicle, you will want to do a REVs check to ensure the vehicle doesn't carry any outstanding debt. A car history report run on the vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or specific chassis number for a heavy vehicle will also let you know if the vehicle has been stolen, flood damaged or written off.

By: CarHistory.com.au

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