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To Avoid Loss, Here Are Tips for Buying a Used Pick Up Truck

09 April 2025
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Tips for buying a used pickup truck is a method that needs to be applied in order to get a used pickup truck that meets expectations. A pickup truck itself is a type of vehicle specifically used for business and transportation services.

Regarding its use, this type of vehicle is often accustomed to carrying heavy loads, dry or wet goods, and the unpredictable behavior of drivers. Careful attention is needed to avoid losses, considering that the usage of a pickup truck is much heavier than that of a regular passenger car. 

Especially if it has changed hands several times. One can imagine how difficult it is to find a used pickup truck that is still in prime condition suitable for our type of business. 

Tips for Buying a Used Pickup Truck

It is indeed not easy to find a used pickup truck in good and worthy condition. However, there are several things that can serve as guidelines before buying a used pickup truck to avoid losses. What are they? Let's take a look at the following review. 

1. Adjust to Your Needs 

The first step to take before buying a used pickup truck is to adjust your needs according to the type of business. This is very helpful because pickup trucks come with different specifications. 

Some rely on larger load capacities, while others have robust and agile engines for transporting goods over long distances. 

2. Check the Front of the Vehicle 

Inspecting the front body of the pickup truck can reveal at least 50 percent of the vehicle's condition. Why is that? Don’t be fooled by the price of a used pickup truck that is too high; a good condition front body indicates that there are no signs of the vehicle having been in an accident or overturned. The easiest way is to tap it with your finger and observe the reaction. 

If it produces a sharp sound or a tinny noise, then the vehicle is still in good condition. However, if the tapping sound tends to be muffled, the vehicle has likely been repaired due to dents. 

3. Condition of the Bed 

The condition of the pickup truck bed also needs to be considered. Choose a vehicle with a bed that is still flat and not wavy. A wavy truck bed indicates that the vehicle has often been used to carry small and heavy items, such as stones, iron drums, generators, and so on. This can cause the load to be concentrated in certain points of the bed or unevenly distributed. 

4. Vehicle Frame 

The vehicle frame is the most vulnerable part and needs more attention from potential buyers of used pickup trucks. A good vehicle frame can be seen from a smooth condition, with no dents, filler, or rust. 

Also, check whether the frame is still straight and aligned with the wheels. If the vehicle appears tilted while driving, it indicates that the frame is not straight. Then also check the alignment of the frame number with the vehicle registration document (STNK).

5. Check the Suspension 

A pickup truck that uses leaf spring suspension can be relied upon. This means the vehicle can run stably even while carrying heavy loads. 

Also, check whether the shock absorbers are still in good and balanced condition, both at the front and rear of the vehicle. As much as possible, avoid used pickup trucks with leaking or broken shock absorbers due to excessive loads.  

Don’t forget to check the completeness of the vehicle's documents such as the vehicle registration certificate (BPKB), STNK, and KIR. Ensure everything is complete and original to avoid problems in the future. 

Those are the tips for choosing a used pickup truck to avoid losses. Hope it helps! 

Author: Dinno Baskoro

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