Looking back on our past experiences, there is always something we could have done better. Even now, when we have a vast database of internet knowledge right at our fingertips, we still make mistakes. Still, it’s worth taking some time to find out which are the most common ones people make when buying and converting a school bus and how to easily avoid them. Follow these easy tips to save money, energy and time!
Refrain from an impulse buy
Doing proper research and shopping around for a decent offer and a good model is a right path towards making a valuable purchase. You are probably not buying a bus to convert just for the fun of it and most likely have big plans with it for years to come. That is why it is imperative that you do not surrender to the appeal of the first shiny yellow bus you come across but rather that you shop around, inspect cautiously your potential purchases, and decide after giving it proper thought.
Plan your budget carefully
Before you buy your new vehicle, you should search for spare parts, tools and other items you will probably need in order to finish a conversion successfully. Your expenses will probably include some mechanical works, registration, annual maintenance and many more small items that will rapidly add up. Knowing the prices of different parts will help you correctly assess how much money you might need to spend on a certain model in order to get it in shape. Do your homework and come prepared because this will help you avoid overspending and ultimately not finishing your job.
Remove the existing floor of the bus
If you are in a hurry, leave your bus shopping for another day, because a well-performed inspection of the bus you intend to buy will save you money, time and effort you would waste on repairing the damage you didn’t notice before buying. The first step you should always take is to pull up any carpeting off the floor and look for holes and signs of rust. You do not want to build your new mobile home on a rusty foundation.
If you are ready to do some shopping, head to our dealerships and talk to our professional staff at Colorado/West Equipment & Nebraska/Central Equipment about your potential new purchase!