USED AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT
FINANCING.
FOUND THE RIGHT MACHINE AT THE RIGHT PRICE? Eligible used equipment may be considered — tell us what you found and we'll help you explore your options.
FixFin may help eligible Canadian automotive businesses explore financing for qualifying used commercial automotive equipment. Depending on the equipment and transaction, factors such as equipment details, condition, age, seller information and supporting documentation may be relevant to the financing review.
GOOD EQUIPMENT DOESN'T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE NEW.
USED EQUIPMENT, CATEGORY BY CATEGORY
From a single used tire machine to a complete shop's worth of equipment — explore how used purchases work in each equipment family.
USED VEHICLE LIFTS
Two-post, four-post, alignment and heavy-duty lifts — the most-traded used shop asset.
USED TIRE & WHEEL EQUIPMENT
Tire changers, wheel balancers and handling equipment from dealers, resellers and upgrading shops.
USED ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT
Alignment systems and racks — with software and support confirmations where relevant.
USED DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
Scan tools and diagnostic platforms — where licensing and subscriptions deserve diligence.
USED COLLISION EQUIPMENT
Frame machines, measuring systems, welders and refinish equipment for body shops.
USED SHOP AIR EQUIPMENT
Compressors, receivers and dryers — substantial shop-air assets, where eligible.
USED HEAVY-DUTY EQUIPMENT
Mobile column sets, HD tire equipment and truck diagnostics — connected to the heavy-duty cluster.
USED COMPLETE SHOP PACKAGES
Multiple used machines, shop wind-down packages and mixed new-and-used projects.
USED TIRE & WHEEL EQUIPMENT
Tire changers and wheel balancers are among the most-traded used machines in the industry — dealers take them on trade, and shops upgrade constantly. Used tire equipment is a common path for a shop adding tire service without a full new-equipment budget. What helps the review: the machine's age and condition, the seller, and a written price.
USED ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT — AND ADAS, CAREFULLY
Used alignment systems and racks change hands as shops upgrade to newer technology — and a well-maintained system from an established professional manufacturer can be a smart entry into alignment service. Because alignment equipment is software-dependent, confirm the system's software, updates and support status with the seller and manufacturer as part of your evaluation.
Used ADAS calibration equipment involves the same considerations, amplified: software, targets, platform compatibility, updates and calibration ecosystems may not simply transfer between owners. Whether a used ADAS transaction fits FixFin's financing programs may depend on the specific equipment — ask about the unit before you buy.
USED DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT — SOFTWARE IS PART OF THE MACHINE
Professional scan tools and diagnostic platforms trade actively on the used market. The hardware is only half the purchase: software licensing, subscriptions, update status and vehicle coverage may not transfer automatically from the previous owner. Confirm these independently with the seller and the manufacturer before you buy — what's confirmed in writing is what everyone can rely on.
USED COLLISION EQUIPMENT
Frame machines, benches, measuring systems, welders and refinish equipment are substantial professional assets — and they change hands as body shops re-equip. Used collision equipment may be considered where the machine, its condition and its documentation support the review. Software-based measuring systems deserve the same licensing and support diligence as diagnostics.
USED SHOP AIR EQUIPMENT
Compressors, receivers, dryers and complete shop-air systems are substantial equipment — and used units from professional facilities may be considered where eligible. Because compressed air touches every tool in the shop, condition and service history matter. Explore the shop air page for the full picture, then tell FixFin what you found.
USED HEAVY-DUTY & FLEET EQUIPMENT
Used mobile column sets, commercial tire equipment, heavy-duty alignment systems and truck diagnostics change hands regularly as shops and fleets upgrade — good commercial equipment doesn't always have to be new. The heavy-duty and fleet equipment hub covers each of these equipment families in depth; bring the used transaction here and describe the set's age, condition and seller in your application.
USED COMPLETE SHOP PACKAGES
Some of the best opportunities are packages: a full setup from a shop that's winding down, multiple used machines from one reseller, or a relocation package from a facility that's moving. One application can carry the whole list — each piece with its own line. Projects that combine new and used equipment can also be described in one request; how the pieces combine may depend on the transaction.
FOUND IT AT A DEALER OR EQUIPMENT RESELLER?
Dealer trade-ins, demonstration units and reseller equipment are a common and well-documented used purchase. Upload the quote or equipment details to FixFin — the dealer's paperwork often makes the review smoother. The seller isn't affiliated with FixFin; the review looks at the equipment and the transaction.
UPLOAD THE QUOTEFOUND IT SOMEWHERE ELSE?
Private sales, auctions and online marketplaces each work differently — and what may be considered can depend on the transaction. Don't guess: ask FixFin about the specific equipment and seller before you commit, and we'll tell you honestly what applies.
ASK A QUESTIONWHAT MAY HELP — NONE OF IT REQUIRED TO START
These are items that may be requested or helpful to have available — requirements vary with the equipment and the transaction. The Used Automotive Equipment Purchase Checklist covers the full list.
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