How do I buy used truck?

1. What is Truck1.eu and which used trucks are placed on this site?

If you want to sell or buy used truck of any kind or type - you have come to the right place. Truck1.eu is an international new and used truck marketplace. On our website people sell and buy commercial vehicles - used trucks, used trailers, tractor units, dump trucks, cranes, construction machinery and equipment, buses, forklifts, etc. All the used trucks for sale placed on the site come directly from European dealers without any intermediaries. We have truck dealers coming from any European country. This fact secures high competition level and wide choice of used trucks offers.

Truck1.eu charges no commission on purchase or sale of vehicle. The price of the unit, terms of delivery and other conditions - are strictly concern of buyer and seller. Our main goal is connecting truck seller with truck buyer and securing the communication.

2. How do I buy used truck placed on Truck1.eu?

Truck1.eu was built to help people buy used trucks. First you need to find the desired truck in our database. Use quick or advanced vehicle search for that. You will be able to choose many different search parameters including the country of location and you will see the results in one of our 6 languages. You will also be able to get in touch with truck seller by email or phone to clear your questions concerning your future vehicle and make agreement on the terms of sale.

3. How do I find exact used truck for sale that I need?

To do it you should use "Vehicle search" option, it will give you better results matching your search comparing to "Quick search", which returns general results without need to enter many parameters.

So first choose suitable category (for example, tractor trailers). Then choose make, year of production, mileage, desired price range and also other minor criteria and click "Show".

You will see results of your search. Click the truck you like and get additional info on that truck, pictures, location of the vehicles and contact info of the truck dealer.

4. What is "Price for export"?

When you buy used truck, you often hear phrase "export price". Yes, often there is one price for inner country market and another price for foreign buyers. It is caused by local taxes, that inner-country buyer will pay but foreigner won't pay, if he takes the vehicle out of the country of the seller. First of all it is VAT (value added tax), for example for Germany it is 19% of the invoice price. VAT touches only legal entities, if the seller is physical person there will be no VAT.

So if you are not the resident of EU and you want to buy used truck in Germany, then German truck dealer may refund 19% of the invoice value after you export the truck out of EU. On the EU border you will get stamp on export declaration, it will be used as proof that you have exported the vehicle and thus, it is base condition to ask for 19% refund. Anyway, all these things should best be discussed with the seller BEFORE buying the truck.

If you cannot present to truck dealer export declaration stamped by customs, the dealer will have to pay VAT to the state itself and thus, no refund for you. BY this reason in majority of cases truck dealers charge price with VAT and refund it only after presentation of declaration with customs stamp.

5. I need complete specification and additional information on the used truck for sale.

Full vehicle description may be rather big and may take several pages. That is why placing full description of the truck for sale in Internet is quite time-consuming. However, most of truck dealers have these at hand, contact the seller and they will gladly answer your question.

6. Who guarantees that if I buy used truck it will be in good condition, as described?

No guarantee at all. Though our dealers are mainly large well-known companies, working many years in truck sales business, the best thing you can do about it is to come see the truck yourself. Truck dealers often help customers with visas and accommodation - ask them about that.

Only your caution and common sense are vital for successful deal. NEVER SEND ADVANCE PAYMENTS before you see the car or at least documents. There are lots of scammers these days. Real truck dealer will NEVER sell the good vehicle for fraction of cost. Serious truck dealer will NEVER ask you for advance payment via Western Union or another cash transfer service. Serious company will ALWAYS have office, wire phone numbers - not only mobiles. Just keep your eyes open - and everything will be fine.

So if you have found the vehicle you need, but you are not sure about its technical condition, ask for a service station check. It will let you know everything about the condition of the vehicle. Besides, many of our dealers have a status of authorized service stations.

7. I don't speak German (French, Polish, Spanish, etc.), what do I do?

Just send your questions and comments using "Send request to the dealer" form, found in the description of any vehicle. Type in your email, phone number and click "Send" and your request will immediately be translated and sent to the seller.

8. I can't find used truck for sale that I need.

Use "Vehicle wanted" option. Your truck order will be translated and will be sent to all truck dealers registered with us. You will receive offers directly to your email.

9. How much would delivery and customs clearance cost?

First, you can ask the seller. Many of our partners have rich experience in this field and can deliver the vehicles right to your customs office.

Generally speaking, you can ask questions on customs clearance at your customs office.

10. Got more questions?

Try our forum or contact us: contact form, +44 20 3239 2959.