Buying Tips & FAQ

Quick Tips

Test Drives

You can most certainly show up to look at any for sale truck you find, however, calling ahead to schedule an appointment for a test drive will be the best way to assure you will be helped quickly. Some of the trucks will require a battery charge and giving that heads up will allow time for the seller to have the truck test drive ready!

Be Prepared and Know the Facts - Title

The title for each truck is held at the Corporate Office in Arizona. After payment has been processed and paperworks has been signed, the license plate on the truck must be pulled off. It typically takes 2-6 days for the title to be sent to a buyer. We suggest leaving the truck on the seller's property until the title is received before taking possession. Some states offer temp tags without the title so long as they are presented a Bill of Sale. Some states do not. You will want to find out your options before purchasing.

Educated Purchase - Sold "AS IS"

U-Haul is committed to helping every prospective buyer find the truck that is just right for them! Whether you want a fixer upper or a truck that is ready to start and drive with minimal maintenance, we will try to meet your needs. Because we sell trucks in various conditions, it's important to point out that we practice full disclosure, that means anything we know, you know! U-Haul is not a car dealership, we are a rental company interested in selling off equipment that is no longer of use to us. When trucks are pulled off the rental fleet and retired to sell, our mechanics do one last inspection of the truck and document the last known condition. The notes of this inspection can be disclosed by the seller for your consideration. We really are at an advantage solely maintaining the fleet and being the only owner. You can ask the seller or print off a Maintenance History Report for a better overall understanding of how the truck has been cared for. Lastly, we encourage you to take the truck to a mechanic for an inspection prior to buying. A "Demonstration Drive Agreement" will allow your mechanic up to twelve hours, free of charge, to perform a thorough inspection.