Sound advice from Malcolm Taylor Commercials

Commercial Motor

March 3, 2011

Laurie Dealer is a major advocate of 'a word to the wise' when it comes to buying second hand vehicles. It is an exercise fraught with danger if your 'wits' are subdued by peer pressure or ignorance - nowt worse than spending more money than intended.

So Laurie Dealer is more than happy to flag up some helpful comments from Malcolm Taylor Commercials.

Laurie Dealer will pick a few out of 'Considerations When Buying a Used Truck' - the rest you can find on the website.

• The tyres for tread depth and wear - substantial wear on one side only could highlight an issue with the suspension or tracking.

• Inside the bonnet for any signs of oil, water or fluid leakage.

• The speedometer, and make sure the details match up with the advert and vehicle's paperwork.

Jobs a good un.

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