Bus Dealers
Bus dealer help - If you're
buying a new or used bus make sure and read our bus
buyers guide first - it could save you a lot of money and hassle. There are
a few things that one should consider when choosing a dealer from whom to purchase
one of the most expensive machines on the market. The single most important
issue to consider is to determine how long the bus dealer has been in business.
The longer the better. When a company is established and in one place for a long
time it's because they are doing something right. That's the kind of dealer you
want, one with a reputation to uphold. One that will go out of their way to make
sure you are happy and you don't squeal any complaints to the neighborhood they
intend to be in for a long time.
Well established bus dealers tend to have
a much better handle on parts availability, and the repair of weird difficult
to diagnose problems, both under warranty and on older coaches. The dealer that
can swap your hot water heater in two hours instead of two days is valuable when
you are short on time or run your tour business every day. Well established
dealers also work better with you when it comes time to trade your bus in and
get another one. They love repeat buyers and will often reward you with a great
experience and price. Established bus dealerships have better mechanics and ones
who stick around for the long term. Often when certain difficult repairs are to
be made, like adjusting the valves on your $20,000 diesel engine, ONLY a very
experienced mechanic should be involved. If they make a mistake you may not know
it for a year. By then it will be too late and difficult to prove who is at fault.
Used bus dealerships that have well established
product lines can often beat even the little dealerships with their lower overhead
"dealership in an abandoned field" strategy. Warranty repairs are very
important on new motor coachs and seated tour buses. The bus has millions of moving
parts and EVERY one of them is susceptible to being assembled incorrectly, made
of inferior materials, or open to premature wear. You want a good dealer behind
you when this happens. If you are purchasing an expensive bus, or your
first bus, bus dealers can be extremely valuable in terms of free, helpful, money
saving information. One strategy I employ is to decide on two equally qualified
bus dealers, and let them fight over me with price and availability of the actual
bus unit I want. So, take the time to find a good, competent, affordable, bus
dealership.
Our bus for sale prepurchase checklist is helpful when shopping for a coach. |