If you have an old truck that you do not intend to drive because it cannot be repaired, you may want to consider parting out. Selling it as is may not yield as much as you can make parting it out because the resale value for older trucks that are not running is typically low. By doing some research, you may notice that parts for your particular truck are in need by owners of similar vehicles. You may find a certain niche of customers who are willing to buy the parts of the truck that are still functional from you to use on their own trucks. If you have some mechanical knowledge and are considering parting out a truck for parts, keep the following in mind:
Keep The Truck Whole
When one thinks of parting out a truck, one of the first images may be your yard or garage looking like a junkyard full of truck parts scattered about. You can prevent this by keeping the truck whole and only removing parts as you sell them. The people purchasing from you will most likely know which parts they need, so you can remove them as they are requested by buyers. Keeping the truck together will reduce the likelihood of losing any pieces or screws, damaging parts, or confusing parts that look similar.
Decide On A Sales Method
After you have decided to sell the truck for parts, you need to determine how you plan to do so. There are a variety of methods you can use. Advertise on social media yard sale groups or groups dedicated to selling truck parts. You can also sell them online and ship them to the buyer. You may also want to research different online communities dedicated to buying and selling truck parts for specific makes and models. If you do not wish to sell your parts online, you can also sell parts in person to those who need them in your area or to a scrap yard.
Consider Shipping If Selling Online
If you plan to ship any of the truck parts you sell, there are several things you need to consider. First, research the different shipping rates in your area and make those rates clear to your buyer. The buyer should pay the shipping costs for the parts, so make sure you do not get into a position of covering a portion of the shipping because you were unaware of rates. You should also make sure to use the correct type of shipping materials when sending parts to prevent them from becoming damaged. In addition, clearly communicate the costs for heavier or larger items to your customer. They may end up paying more in shipping than for the part, so make sure they know this before agreeing to purchase.
Parting out an old truck can be a great way to get rid of an eyesore in your driveway while still making some extra money. If you do not know how to take a truck apart but still want to sell the parts, consider partnering with a mechanic to help in return for a portion of the profits. Click here to read more about how to handle truck parts and equipment.
Share30 June 2016
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