FixFin — Automotive Equipment Financing
NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

THE USED AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE CHECKLIST

ONE CHECKLIST FOR ANY USED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE. The details that help you evaluate the machine — and the same details that help a financing review.

AUDIENCE: SHOP OWNERS & OPERATORS5 MIN READLAST UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 2026REVIEWED BY FIXFIN EQUIPMENT FINANCE TEAM
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This is a checklist of what may help — not a mandatory list. Every used transaction is different, and requirements vary with the equipment and the seller. Use it to gather the details that make a used purchase easier to evaluate, and easier to finance.

EQUIPMENT DETAILS

Manufacturer and equipment type
Model, where known
Approximate year / age
Serial number, where relevant
Quantity — how many units in the purchase
What's included — accessories, adapters, targets, attachments

CONDITION & HISTORY

Current, clear photos of the actual unit
The seller's condition description
Service history, where available
Prior use — what work the machine did before
Professional inspection, where the buyer chooses one

BUYING USED EQUIPMENT?

Upload the quote, purchase agreement or equipment details with your application.

UPLOAD THE DETAILS

SELLER & DOCUMENTATION

The seller's name and business details
A written quote, purchase agreement or bill of sale
Ownership documentation, where applicable to the seller type
Installation details, where relevant to the equipment

SOFTWARE & SUBSCRIPTIONS — WHERE RELEVANT

Software licensing status — independently confirmed with the seller and manufacturer
Subscription status and what happens to it in the sale
Update and vehicle-coverage status
Manufacturer support status

Don't assume licenses, subscriptions or support transfer with the machine. Confirm before you buy.

PRICE FACTORS — WHAT SHAPES A USED PRICE

Used equipment prices vary machine to machine. Factors that commonly shape the price include brand, model, age, condition, capacity, included accessories, software, installation requirements, freight, the seller, service history and market availability. Because every unit is different, FixFin doesn't publish average used prices — the written quote or purchase agreement for the actual unit is the number that matters.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

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1. GATHER WHAT YOU HAVE

Photos, details and any documents from the checklist — whatever is available. You don't need everything to start.

02

2. UPLOAD THE QUOTE OR DETAILS

A quote, purchase agreement or listing details can be uploaded with your application — it anchors the request.

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3. REQUEST FINANCING

Tell FixFin what you found. The equipment, the seller and the transaction give the review its starting point.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

POPULAR FIXFIN QUESTIONS

Can I finance used automotive equipment?

USED EQUIPMENT GUIDE

Can I finance a complete shop?

COMPLETE SHOP CHECKLIST

What equipment does an auto repair shop need?

COMPLETE SHOP GUIDE

Two-post or four-post lift?

LIFT COMPARISON GUIDE

Can installation and freight be included in financing?

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Can an auto shop finance commercial HVAC?

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Can my equipment dealer start the application?

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Can I finance a complete mobile service van?

MOBILE SERVICE GUIDE

Do I need a quote before applying?

QUOTE CHECKLIST

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