What should I inspect on a used truck?


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What should I inspect on a used truck?

Buying a truck for sale can be an exciting process. When you work with a reputable South Bend, Indiana car dealership, choosing a used truck is a great way to save significant cash. RB Car Company is proud to offer a robust selection of used trucks for sale near you. Our selection of pickup trucks for sale includes options for every customer's needs. Whether you're in the market for a brawny diesel truck for sale or a compact truck, RB Car Company has you covered. But buying a used truck isn't always as straightforward as buying a new model. Let's review the most important components to inspect when shopping for a used truck near you. 

 

Used Truck Buying Checklist

  • First, inspect the body of the truck for sale. Do you notice any signs of rust? While some rusting is a mere cosmetic problem, look out for rust near the exhaust pipes, muffler, wheels, frame rails, and floor plans. Evidence of rust in these locations can be a sign of a more serious issue. Do the body panels match perfectly, or do some parts of the exterior look newer than the rest? Do the doors and fenders align properly? Don't forget to open and close the trunk, doors, and hood to ensure they operate properly! Of course, all the used trucks at our South Bend, Indiana car dealership will be in remarkable condition.

  • When the engine is cool, pop the hood of the truck for sale and take a look. Look out for battery corrosion, loose wires, and oil splatters. Although you won't find these problems in any truck at our South Bend, Indiana car dealership, they're all red flags. Make sure that the belts are intact and not frayed, and that the hose is still elastic. Look for stains outside the radiator of the used truck for sale near you, because they can indicate leaks. 

  • The braking system is one of the most important components in any used truck near you. Start by taking a look at the brake pads to confirm they're in good condition. When you test drive the pickup truck for sale, test the brakes for firmness. Any sponginess or bumpiness should be treated as a cautionary warning.

  • Check the suspension of the truck by bouncing the corners while it is standing level. The truck shouldn't bounce very much, and if it does, there may be an issue with the suspension or the shock absorbers.

  • Take a look at the glass on the used truck for sale. Cracks and scratches can spread over time, putting you in an unsafe position. Take note of any imperfections in the auto glass on the truck.

  • Finally, check out the tires for even wear and uniformity. 

 

When you shop at RB Car Company, you can count on a huge selection of high-quality trucks. Visit our car dealership in South Bend, Indiana today to explore our current inventory!


 

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CarFax
Exterior: 
Red
Interior: 
Gray 
Mileage:
96,896
Engine:
6.7L V8
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
VIN:
1FT8W3DT8LEC95119
Stock #:
35327
Original:
$58,455
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$54,955
$874.41 / month*
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Exterior: 
Red
Interior: 
Black 
Mileage:
46,004
Engine:
5.7L HEMI V8
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
VIN:
1C6SRFFT7MN545888
Stock #:
35325
Original:
$44,955
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$41,455
$659.61 / month*
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Blue
Mileage:
52,105
VIN:
1GCUYEED7LZ360370
Stock #:
35324
Original:
$49,955
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$46,455
$739.16 / month*
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Black
Mileage:
51,577
Engine:
6cyl, 3.5L, 450.0hp
Model #: 
W1R
VIN:
1FTFW1RG1HFC33702
Stock #:
35323
Original:
$55,955
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$52,455
$834.63 / month*
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Exterior: 
Blue
Interior: 
Gray 
Mileage:
107,533
Engine:
6cyl, 4.0L, 236.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
7596
VIN:
5TFMU4FN6EX020235
Stock #:
35318
Original:
$26,180
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$22,680
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Black 
Mileage:
89,662
Engine:
6cyl, 3.5L, 365.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
W1E
VIN:
1FTFW1ET3CKD40446
Stock #:
35316
Original:
$24,470
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$20,970
$333.66 / month*
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Steel 
Mileage:
186,260
Engine:
8cyl, 6.7L, 400.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
W2B
VIN:
1FT7W2BT7BEB94645
Stock #:
35315
Original:
$25,480
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$21,980
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Exterior: 
Red
Interior: 
Jet Black 
Mileage:
30,387
Engine:
6cyl, 3.0L, 277.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
CK10743
VIN:
1GCUYEET5LZ238128
Stock #:
35313
Original:
$49,155
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$45,655
$726.43 / month*
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Red
Mileage:
122,298
VIN:
3GTU2WEC8FG214921
Stock #:
35001A
Original:
$31,380
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$27,880
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Gray
Interior: 
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone 
Mileage:
78,874
Engine:
8cyl, 5.7L, 390.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
DS6H98
VIN:
1C6RD7LT5CS256922
Stock #:
35312
Original:
$24,980
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$21,480
$341.78 / month*
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Exterior: 
Red
Interior: 
Black 
Mileage:
1,169
Engine:
8cyl, 6.2L, 702.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
DT6S98
VIN:
1C6SRFU94NN388295
Stock #:
35309
Original:
$96,380
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$92,880
$1,477.85 / month*
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Jet Black 
Mileage:
133,025
Engine:
8cyl, 6.0L, 322.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
CK25743
VIN:
1GC1KVEGXFF551494
Stock #:
35302
Original:
$32,955
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$29,455
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CarFax
Exterior: 
White
Interior: 
Gray 
Mileage:
95,663
Engine:
6.7L Power Stroke, V8
Cab Type: 
Regular Cab Pickup
VIN:
1FTRF3DT7FEA49056
Stock #:
35300
Original:
$38,480
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$34,980
$556.58 / month*
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Blue
Interior: 
Black 
Mileage:
90,610
Engine:
8cyl, 5.7L, 381.0hp
Cab Type: 
Extended Cab Pickup
VIN:
5TFUY5F15EX331789
Stock #:
35299
Original:
$27,855
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$24,355
$387.52 / month*
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Black Leather
Mileage:
179,137
Engine:
8cyl, 6.7L, 440.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
W4D
VIN:
1FT8W4DT6HEC58681
Stock #:
35298
Original:
$53,255
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Sale Price:  
$49,755
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Brown 
Mileage:
68,877
Engine:
3.0L, I6
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
VIN:
3GTU9FET3MG198104
Stock #:
35296
Original:
$55,955
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$52,455
$834.63 / month*
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CarFax
Exterior: 
White
Interior: 
Black 
Mileage:
93,173
Engine:
5.3L, V8
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
VIN:
1GCUYEED7KZ390645
Stock #:
35295
Original:
$40,955
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$37,455
$595.96 / month*
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Silver
Interior: 
Black/Diesel Gray Interior 
Mileage:
60,640
Engine:
8cyl, 5.7L, 395.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
DS6H41
VIN:
1C6RR7GT9DS681833
Stock #:
35294
Original:
$25,480
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$21,980
$349.73 / month*
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Diesel Gray/Black 
Mileage:
94,485
Engine:
8cyl, 5.7L, 395.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
DT6H91
VIN:
1C6SRFMT9LN170538
Stock #:
35293
Original:
$38,480
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$34,980
$556.58 / month*
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CarFax
Exterior: 
White
Interior: 
Gray 
Mileage:
101,696
Engine:
6.2L V8
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
VIN:
1FT7W2B6XFEC59701
Stock #:
35292
Original:
$31,480
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$27,980
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Gray
Interior: 
Diesel Gray/Black 
Mileage:
114,489
Engine:
8cyl, 5.7L, 395.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
DS6H98
VIN:
3C6RR7LT2FG597417
Stock #:
35288
Original:
$25,980
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$22,480
This Used 2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: 4X4, TOW PKG, BLUETOOTH, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY, SIRIUS XM.This preowned 2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn located at our R&B Car Company South Bend used car dealership near South Bend, IN features a Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat...   Read More
CarFax
Exterior: 
Gray
Interior: 
Black Leather
Mileage:
58,261
Engine:
6cyl, 3.0L, 250.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
W1E
VIN:
1FTFW1E19KFB93667
Stock #:
35285
Original:
$50,495
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$46,995
$747.76 / month*
This Used 2019 Ford F-150 LARIAT, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: 4X4, FX4 OFF-ROAD PKG, PANO ROOF, LEATHER, DIESEL, NAV, A/C SEATS, LED HEADLTS, LED TAIL LTS, HTD REAR SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, BACKUP CAMERA, ALLOY-WHEELS, HTD ST. WHEEL, WIFI HOTSPOT, SYNC3, HTD SEATS, REMOTE START, ANDROID...   Read More
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Black/Brown Leather
Mileage:
136,374
Engine:
8cyl, 5.7L, 381.0hp
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
8376
VIN:
5TFAY5F12EX357365
Stock #:
35284
Original:
$30,380
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$26,880
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CarFax
Exterior: 
Gray
Interior: 
Black Leather
Mileage:
127,080
Engine:
6.6L, V8
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
CK35943
VIN:
1GC4K0E83GF235378
Stock #:
35201A
Original:
$47,495
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$43,995
This Used 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: LEATHER, 4X4, DIESEL, WIFI HOTSPOT, BACKUP CAMERA, ANDROID AUTO, REMOTE START, HTD SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, BLUETOOTH, TOW PKG, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, AUX PORT, SIRIUS XM, REMOTE ENTRY.This preowned 2016...   Read More
CarFax
Exterior: 
Gray
Interior: 
Black Leather
Mileage:
107,723
Engine:
6.7L Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel
Cab Type: 
Crew Cab Pickup
Model #: 
DJ7P91
VIN:
3C6UR5FL0HG553820
Stock #:
35278
Original:
$48,495
Tax Time is Match Time:
-$3,500
Internet Price:  
$44,995
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