Buying Tips & FAQ
Buying Tips & FAQ
Quick Tips
Test Drives
You're welcome to visit and view any of our trucks for sale in person. However, for the best experience, we recommend calling ahead to schedule a test drive appointment. This ensures that a team member is available to assist you promptly. Some trucks may require a quick battery charge or prep time, and giving us advance notice helps ensure the vehicle is test-drive ready when you arrive
Be Prepared and Know the Facts - Title
All truck titles are held at our Corporate Office in Arizona.
Once payment is completed and all paperwork is signed, the truck's license plate will be removed as part of the sale process.
Titles are typically mailed to the buyer within 2–6 business days.
Please note:
Some states allow the issuance of temporary tags with just a Bill of Sale, while others require the actual title.
We recommend checking your state's requirements before completing your purchase to ensure a smooth registration process.
Educated Purchase - Sold "AS IS"
At U-Haul, we’re committed to helping you find the right used truck for your needs—whether you're looking for a reliable, ready-to-drive vehicle or a budget-friendly fixer-upper. Unlike traditional dealerships, we’re a rental company selling retired fleet trucks. That means we’ve owned and maintained each truck from day one. Before a truck is listed for sale, our mechanics perform a final inspection and document the last known condition, which we’re happy to share with you. We believe in full transparency—anything we know about the truck, you’ll know too. You can also request a Maintenance History Report to better understand how the vehicle was serviced throughout its life. Want an independent opinion? You're welcome to take the truck to a mechanic of your choice. With our Demonstration Drive Agreement, your mechanic can inspect the truck free of charge for up to 12 hours before you commit.
Negotiating - Making an Offer
Once you’ve completed your inspection and feel confident about the truck’s condition, you're welcome to make an offer.
You have two easy options:
1. Make your offer in person to the local seller, who will then contact our Corporate Office on your behalf to begin the negotiation.
2. If you’ve already inspected the truck, you can call us directly with your offer. We’re happy to discuss and negotiate with you over the phone.
Once a final price is agreed upon, we’ll authorize the seller to complete the sale. It’s that simple!
Registration and Taxes - Additional Fees
Taxes, registration, and fees will vary state by state. Please call Fleet Sales at 1-866-404-0355 to find out what you can expect to pay in addition to the negotiated price.
Test Drives
You're welcome to visit and view any of our trucks for sale in person. However, for the best experience, we recommend calling ahead to schedule a test drive appointment. This ensures that a team member is available to assist you promptly. Some trucks may require a quick battery charge or prep time, and giving us advance notice helps ensure the vehicle is test-drive ready when you arrive
Be Prepared and Know the Facts
All truck titles are held at our Corporate Office in Arizona.
Once payment is completed and all paperwork is signed, the truck's license plate will be removed as part of the sale process.
Titles are typically mailed to the buyer within 2–6 business days.
Please note:
Some states allow the issuance of temporary tags with just a Bill of Sale, while others require the actual title.
We recommend checking your state's requirements before completing your purchase to ensure a smooth registration process.
Educated Purchase
At U-Haul, we’re committed to helping you find the right used truck for your needs—whether you're looking for a reliable, ready-to-drive vehicle or a budget-friendly fixer-upper. Unlike traditional dealerships, we’re a rental company selling retired fleet trucks. That means we’ve owned and maintained each truck from day one. Before a truck is listed for sale, our mechanics perform a final inspection and document the last known condition, which we’re happy to share with you. We believe in full transparency—anything we know about the truck, you’ll know too. You can also request a Maintenance History Report to better understand how the vehicle was serviced throughout its life. Want an independent opinion? You're welcome to take the truck to a mechanic of your choice. With our Demonstration Drive Agreement, your mechanic can inspect the truck free of charge for up to 12 hours before you commit.
Negotiating
Once you’ve completed your inspection and feel confident about the truck’s condition, you're welcome to make an offer.
You have two easy options:
1. Make your offer in person to the local seller, who will then contact our Corporate Office on your behalf to begin the negotiation.
2. If you’ve already inspected the truck, you can call us directly with your offer. We’re happy to discuss and negotiate with you over the phone.
Once a final price is agreed upon, we’ll authorize the seller to complete the sale. It’s that simple!
Registration and Taxes
Taxes, registration, and fees will vary state by state. Please call Fleet Sales at 1-866-404-0355 to find out what you can expect to pay in addition to the negotiated price.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are happy you are interested in buying a U-Haul truck! Below are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you can't find the answer to your questions here, feel free to speak with a Fleet Sales representative who can surely help answer your question. A rep is available seven days/week at 1-866-404-0355