Finding church buses for sale can definitely be a thing of great difficulty but there are certain considerations that you can make and research you can do before you jump right into the fray. Today we’re going to cover a few items to check off your list before you sink your heard earned savings into a church bus.

How Much Can you Afford to Spend?

You need to know how much you can afford to spend, though we know we just completely reiterated the subheading here. Buying a bus is expensive, it is a huge expenditure and you need to check your budget before you take the leap. How will you be paying for it? There are a few options which typically include:

• Self Paid – You can definitely pay for a bus all on your own though this does not come highly recommended by any means. It requires saving up the money, and most importantly it requires spending the money that you could have spent on other, more important things. Paying off monthly installments is always easier.

• Local Financing – Sometimes the dealer has the resources to handle local financing which can be great for you, though you will need to check the terms and conditions to see what your limitations are.

• Major Company Financing – There are quite a few banks that will be more than happy to give you a vehicle loan, though they are definitely more impersonal.

What Kind of Warranty Can you Expect?

The most interesting thing about the warranty with a shuttle bus and with the bus industry in general is that there is no such thing as an all-encompassing warranty plan. This of course applies to shuttle buses and there are separate warranties for all of the following:

• Chassis
• Body
• Rear Air Conditioner
• Video
• Tires

All of these are entitled to and utilize their own separate warranties, meaning that in some cases the dealer will need to point you to other service providers. When you are looking for a shuttle bus for sale, make sure that you are looking at each warranty, and even go so far as to request a detailed description of each one.

The Aesthetics

You want your bus to run well but you also want to make sure that it is presentable. By this we mean that you should look at the fit, the finish, the amenities, and even the interior. With your passengers, the looks will go a great deal further than the state or functionality of the engine. Remember that you can also arrange for your bus to feature your own graphics, applied by the dealership themselves – that’s a great way to advertise.

Check the Size

Don’t just buy any shuttle bus for sale; make sure that you are looking at the different sizes to ensure you get precisely what you need. There are a number of different sizes which include the 15 passenger model along with the 26 passenger model. In addition to that you can even look at 30+ models, all of which have differing configurations based on your needs. For example, you might choose one that is better for passengers, or you might choose one that is better for transporting cargo. Speak with your bus dealership to find a configuration hat works well for you. Also keep in mind that you need your bus to remain ADA compliant – that is perhaps the most important thing of all when you are transporting for a business.

Whether you want to buy a used shuttle bus or something a bit newer, you have plenty of options and it won’t be too long before you find yourself with a great model that you can use for many years to come. Just remember that he life cycle of a shuttle bus, even the best shuttle bus, is about eight to ten years. It won’t last forever, but when properly taken care of, it will definitely get the job done for you, and that’s all that matters.