Purchasing A Second Hand Taxi And A Second Hand Car
There is a clear difference between purchasing a second hand taxi and a second hand car in that a second hand taxi cab is a vehicle which you will be potentially using to provide a source of income, so it is not a decision to be taken lightly. Making sure that you receive the proper advice and help when purchasing your second hand vehicle from a taxi sale can be just as important as where you buy the taxi from.
To begin with, there is a good chance you could be paying a lot of money well into thousands of pounds- on a vehicle which will be providing you with your main source of income, much of which will rest on your used vehicles motoring performance and reliability. There are, therefore, a number of important factors to take into consideration when buying a used taxi from a taxi sale.
Since around 2008, a shift in the economic climate has meant that more and more people are having to adapt to a new working world, one which necessitates adaptation and flexibility. For some, this unfortunately means redundancy, but many have been able to re-start their careers as part or full time taxi drivers. The appeal of being your own boss, an opportunity to escape the confines of the factory production line or the office cubicle, the opportunity to meet new people and the good money (Provided you are prepared to work the hours) are all excellent perks which have led many to consider buying their own taxis for sale.
The price of a brand new taxi for sale can be particularly high above and beyond the budget of most budding taxi drivers. The answer may well lie in purchasing a used taxi for sale. These can be found advertised in a wide range of different places: online and in motoring magazines (by private sellers and traders), on boards in supermarkets (and in shop windows), in local papers, and, of course, through taxi and mini-cab firms where drivers are looking to sell their current cab in order to buy new.
If you do find a used taxi you like the appearance of, then it is advisable to carry out a complete inspection of the vehicle before taking it out on the road. Key aspects to look for include minor dents, rust, holes in the exhaust pipe, oil leaks around the gear box and engine, chips in the windscreen, and rips in the seats and upholstery.
In addition, when buying a second hand taxi from a taxi sale, it is important to check to see how many previous owners it has had before, as well as the reason for selling, the mileage, if it has any outstanding finance, when the cab was last serviced, and if there is anything wrong with it. Doing the proper research to see whether anything needs to be brought to your attention prior to purchase is essential.
Knowing where to buy a second hand taxi for sale is as important as knowing what questions to ask. Again, it is an important decision to make, as a taxi will more often than not be the vehicle which will be providing you with your main source of income, so it is essential to check all of these aspects before buying.
To begin with, there is a good chance you could be paying a lot of money well into thousands of pounds- on a vehicle which will be providing you with your main source of income, much of which will rest on your used vehicles motoring performance and reliability. There are, therefore, a number of important factors to take into consideration when buying a used taxi from a taxi sale.
Since around 2008, a shift in the economic climate has meant that more and more people are having to adapt to a new working world, one which necessitates adaptation and flexibility. For some, this unfortunately means redundancy, but many have been able to re-start their careers as part or full time taxi drivers. The appeal of being your own boss, an opportunity to escape the confines of the factory production line or the office cubicle, the opportunity to meet new people and the good money (Provided you are prepared to work the hours) are all excellent perks which have led many to consider buying their own taxis for sale.
The price of a brand new taxi for sale can be particularly high above and beyond the budget of most budding taxi drivers. The answer may well lie in purchasing a used taxi for sale. These can be found advertised in a wide range of different places: online and in motoring magazines (by private sellers and traders), on boards in supermarkets (and in shop windows), in local papers, and, of course, through taxi and mini-cab firms where drivers are looking to sell their current cab in order to buy new.
If you do find a used taxi you like the appearance of, then it is advisable to carry out a complete inspection of the vehicle before taking it out on the road. Key aspects to look for include minor dents, rust, holes in the exhaust pipe, oil leaks around the gear box and engine, chips in the windscreen, and rips in the seats and upholstery.
In addition, when buying a second hand taxi from a taxi sale, it is important to check to see how many previous owners it has had before, as well as the reason for selling, the mileage, if it has any outstanding finance, when the cab was last serviced, and if there is anything wrong with it. Doing the proper research to see whether anything needs to be brought to your attention prior to purchase is essential.
Knowing where to buy a second hand taxi for sale is as important as knowing what questions to ask. Again, it is an important decision to make, as a taxi will more often than not be the vehicle which will be providing you with your main source of income, so it is essential to check all of these aspects before buying.
