Should I buy a truck that was used for towing?


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Should I buy a truck that was used for towing?

 

When you're shopping for a used truck for sale, Ewald Auto is the perfect place to visit. Our Ford dealership in Waukesha offers a huge inventory of high-quality used trucks. Buying a used truck is a little more complicated than shopping for a used car. You need to know what you're looking for, especially with so many options available at our car dealer in Waukesha, WI. One of the most popular questions at Ewald Auto is whether it's a good idea to buy a used truck that was used for towing. Let's explore this question in greater detail!

 

Whatever type of used vehicle you're shopping for, it's crucial to conduct a thorough inspection. But when you're in the market for a used truck for sale near you, it's essential to look even closer. Trucks are often used for high-stress duties, like towing and hauling. These types of usage can cause extra wear-and-tear on the truck.

 

Does towing shorten the life of a vehicle?

 

The lifespan of a truck isn't affected as much by vigorous labor as it is by improper maintenance. If the former owner kept up with regular service appointments and didn't overextend the towing capacity, there's no reason why towing should reduce a truck's lifespan. All of the used trucks near you at Ewald Auto have been intensively inspected. If any problems are discovered, we recondition the vehicle before offering the used truck for sale. Customers know they can trust our Ford dealership in Waukesha to only sell reliable, safe used trucks.

 

How do you tell if a used truck has been used for towing?

 

Most of the damage that can occur from towing without proper maintenance happens out of sight, under the hood. So how can you tell if a used truck for sale has towing damage? 

 

  • A mechanic can inspect the engine and transmission to look for signs of extreme stress. When you work with our Ford dealership in Waukesha, our mechanics will take care of this step before the truck hits our showroom floor. 
  • Check the used truck's trailer hitch. A worn, scraped, scuffed, or dented trailer hitch indicates that the truck has been used for towing.
  • Look for a trailer wire, or for an impression bent into the rear license plate. If the used truck for sale near you has been used for a lot of towing, the rear license plate can become bent in, which is another sign of excessive towing.

 

Should I buy a used truck for towing?

 

Since all of the used trucks near you at Ewald Auto have been thoroughly inspected, you can certainly buy a used truck for towing. Our car dealer in Waukesha, WI carries plenty of reliable and capable options in every price range. With vehicle history reports available for most models, you can shop for a used truck for sale with confidence. When you're ready to find the perfect used truck, our Ford dealership in Waukesha is eager to serve you. Stop by Ewald Auto today!

 
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