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

1. Overall macro economical situation: transporters are quickly affected by economic slow downs given their main usage: package delivery. Whenever we see a decreasing demand for consumer goods, the demand for transporters drop. Same applies for two other areas of application - craftmanship as well as construction. However, transporters have a significantly lower purchase price and running costs compared to trucks. The need to sell also in challenging times is not always there.
2. Export markets: most transporters from the Central European market find their second life in Eastern Europe. In case of younger construction years and lower mileage also in Southern Europe, also depending on the brand. While Mercedes Benz Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Opel Movano, Peugeot Boxer etc. have a great demand from East Europe, brands like Iveco and Renault are more likely to be exported to Spain, Greece and Italy.
3. Availability of new trucks: The segment of transporters rarely shows a situation of low availability. Given their high volume as well as lower technical complexity compared to trucks, production is mostly at stable levels. The introduction of new models and accompanying OEM discounts however, is often causing a drop in prices.
4. General specifications of the truck: there are a few components that every transporter should have when ordered: a/c, a hitch and a decent performance. Availability of used transporters is never a problem that is why buyers often look for those features. Automatic is a big plus as well as larger and higher cabins.

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 transporter.