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If the truck has additional lights means that the previous owner made some customization on the truck and just to have in mind those lights don’t have to be in function because they are not required by the federal rules and regulations.
15. Check the Accident Status
In case to forget to put this on your list I am here to remind you to perform accident report by Carfax search on the used semi truck to check the accident history of the truck. If the truck was part of the accident you will be able to see the caused damage.
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When we are talking about the class 8 trucks, It is always better to buy new, but when you decide to buy used semi truck be sure that it wasn’t part of some accident or at least, not a major one.
There’s always a possibility that there some hidden defects may occur after few months.
16. Ask for Maintenance Records
Maintenance records are like birthday pictures of your life. The truck supposed to be taken to the professional service for periodical checkups and on every visit the condition of the truck is recorded in the maintenance logs.
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Ask for the maintenance records of the used semi truck that you intend to buy BUT… be sure that those records are valid and match the used semi truck that you want to buy.
