Also list when the units will be available, Mr. Bifaro concluded. He emphasized the importance of an accurate mileage statement. Actual mileage must be stated if it differs from odometer mileage. It is not uncommon for a speedometer to be replaced during a truck's life. Of course the reading of the new odometer will be lower than actual mileage, and the second owner gets angry if he isn't told this.
Condition includes any repairs made to damaged sheet metal and fiberglass.
Repairs should be done according to original equipment manufacturer's recommendations. If those are not followed, the vehicle will probably be worth less. If the vehicle has been wrecked, the owner should explain how it happened and how repairs were done. Any repair certifications, such as from state inspectors, should be bundled with the transaction paperwork. Appraisers, too, often waste time because trucks are not in the designated place at the appointed time, Mr. McHorse complained.