Mack trucks are perhaps the largest selling brand of long haul and heavy duty trucks. Mack trucks are very well known for the performance they can provide and easy availability of service and parts dealers. Mack Trucks Inc. was founded in 1900 as the Mack Brother Company. Manufacturing of the first trucks started in 1907 and the company adopted its present name in 1922. Mack produces various types of trucks like highway trucks, heavy duty trucks, military trucks and construction trucks. Mack used to produce fire engines and fire trucks but the production of fire trucks was abandoned in late 1990s.

Mack is a popular brand of trucks in US, Australia, New Zealand and several other countries. New Mack trucks can be ordered directly to the company or by their authorized dealers but it can cost you too much. This is why many people prefer to buy used Mack trucks for sale. Used Mack trucks are cheaper and with a little research of the market you can find a Mack truck in a very good condition and at a very reasonable price. If you don't have sufficient experience in buying trucks then ask a friend or colleague who has experience in this business, to help you out. Considering that you have a tight budget and are looking to buy used Mack Trucks, you can purchase from a dealer or directly from an owner.

Purchasing Mack Trucks from Dealers

• If you are buying used Mack trucks from a dealer, make sure you check the reliability of the dealers. Find a reliable dealer because one wrong decision can cost you a large amount of money. There are many dealerships which can be found if you search for them properly. Ask your friends and colleagues for any contacts with whom they have done business in the past. They will be able to give you some contacts. Looking at the past performance of a truck dealer you will be able to find the consistency of performance which will guide you about how reliable the dealership is.
• Reliable dealers provide a number of services to customers. They will be able to answer all your queries. Some dealerships offer sales and service of Mack Trucks which will be a good idea in case you have a problem with your Mack truck. Large dealerships offer Sales, Service and Parts to all their customers and some even offer limited warranties for the units they sell. If you buy a Mack truck with a limited warranty by the dealership, make sure that you get the proper paperwork for the warranty.

Buying Mack Trucks directly from Owners

• If you have found a Mack truck that is being sold directly by its owner, make sure that you check the history of the truck. The history will reveal several important things like mileage, service history, and repair history if any. If the truck has more than one owner in the past then always get the complete paperwork.

Buying an old Mack truck for sale is a very important decision as it involves a large sum of money. The truck that you are buying will cost you thousands of dollars in purchase and one small mistake can cost you addition thousands of dollars in repairs. So make sure you make an intelligent decision by choosing the right truck from the right source.