As for all goods the price is determined by the overall demand for used trucks smaller 7.5 tons. However, we destinguish between the following categories that determine the current market value of a truck:

1. Overall macro economical situation: trucks smaller 7 5 tons are quickly affected by economic slow downs given their main usage: distribution transport. Whenever we see a decreasing demand for consumer goods, the demand for distribution transport drop. Same applies for two other areas of application - craftmanship as well as construction. However long depreciation cycles and usage are counterbalancing those effects.
2. Export markets: while the demand in central europe drops, there is often a high demand for trucks smaller 7 5 tons in Eastern Europe where the advantage of dropping prices is taken to modernize fleets with a good cost value ratio. This specifically applies to Mercedes Benz and MAN with moderate mileage and registration not longer than 6 years ago. Other brands such as DAF, Volvo etc. show a lower demand from those markets also given the rather poor workshop network.
3. Availability of new trucks: The segment of trucks smaller 7 5 tons typically is less affected supply issues. Exeception shall be made for customized or rare body types where the availability is not determined by the OEM, but the capacity and man power of the body manufacturer.
4. General specifications of the truck: when it comes to components box trucks shall be highlighted where a drawer board wall is typically the normal standard. Other than that the inside dimension are important - the number of pallets fitting into the truck is a main decision driver when buying used trucks.

When it comes to determining the truck trader purchase price one also needs to take into consideration transportation costs, smart repair. One cost item one tends to forget are storage days and related financing expenses.

Checking prices on online advert platforms, such as mobile,de, autoline & truckscout24 is not always helpful, but can serve as a initial basis to derive trader purchase prices. However one need to conduct the following:

1. Transportation costs to the trader site
2. Financing costs for days on the trader's balance sheet
3. Smart repair
4. Trader margin to cover salaries and general expenses
5. Negotiation margin

We are experts and help you to understand the current value. Different to prices shown on advert platforms we know the actual transactions costs for your truck smaller 7 5 tons.