Information you should know about your equipment before advertising
Providing a significant amount of verifiable information on a vehicle for sale enhances the confidence and reputation of the seller, maximizing the chances of a successful transaction for both parties, as well as keeping customers captive.
Regardless of the media in which you advertise your machinery, it is advisable to be able to provide or know as far as possible the following information:
Visual elements
Make sure you have visual elements either in photography or video of the most important parts of the machine you are advertising. The first impression is crucial, so you should make sure that the described status is real and, then there won’t be unpleasant surprises for your potential customers in case of reaching the pre-purchase inspection process.
The elements to document are:
-External general condition of the machine.
– Powertrain status
-Status of elements of the hydraulic system.
-Undercarriage status.
-Status of the engine and its elements.
-General condition of the work tools.
– Main identification plates or PIN of the vehicle and its engine
Technical data
We know that there are many data associated with a machine that is commonly gathered in the technical sheets of each vehicle, however, knowing the most common ones allows you to focus on meeting the needs of your customers or providing alternatives according to their budgets. The data that you should know are:
-Operating weight of the vehicle.
-Capabilities of work tools.
-Engine power and model.
-Operation specifications such as vehicle ranges.
-Special characteristics of the vehicle such as the location of the frame joints, size of the powertrain, modifications to the undercarriage, specific traction, kits for installed special tools, etc.
-Built year
-Hours of use/miles.
-Production per hour.
Serial numbers
Every machine has a serial number provided by the manufacturer, providing this information favors confidence in the seller because the buyer can compare relevant data to the vehicle such as the announced year of manufacture with the real one and in specific cases, it can be Know if there was a replacement of important elements such as the engine because some manufacturers link the vehicle’s PIN with that of the engine in a database with unique combination patterns.
Documentation
The documentation that proves the legitimate owner of a machine depends on the region where you are, however they can be included in:
-Petition.
-Invoice.
-Property title.
Any legitimate machinery seller in Mexico will be able to verify the issuance of the invoice for their vehicles, as well as the import request either in a document or through the portal of the tax administration service (SAT). Remember that having your documentation in order is an extra point for your reputation as a seller.
Maintenance history
All machines receive corrective and preventive maintenance as required or stipulated in the operator’s manual provided by the manufacturer.
Documenting all the work orders carried out on a piece of equipment from the change of wear elements, periodical inspections to the correction/repair will favor your reputation as a seller since the continuity of these documents is associated with the good general condition of the vehicle.