Bus Basics 101

Buying a new or used bus can be an intimidating process, which is why we at Carpenter Bus want to equip you with the tools and information you'll need to make an educated buying decision. This video, hosted by Sales Associate Jerry Remus, is a perfect starting point to help you to become familiar with some of the most important factors to consider when looking to purchase a bus.

• Finding Your Salesman
• To ensure that you are given as much personal attention as possible when looking to purchase a bus, we assign each of our dedicated Sales Associates to a specific region so that they are able to focus primarily on customers in that region. Here, you'll be able to find the Sales Associate responsible for your state.

• Manufacturer Information
• Carpenter Bus represents a number of different high quality bus manufacturers in order to fit a wide variety of transportation needs. Here, you can research each manufacturer and the models that they produce to get a good idea of what's available to you in the bus market.

• Test Before You Buy Program
• We have discovered that sometimes it is necessary for our customers to check out a new or used bus before making a commitment to purchase it. Therefore, we have developed a program that will allow you to use the bus or van for a thirty (30) day period at a nominal charge. Here, you can find out how to enroll in our "Test" program.

• Leasing and Financing
• Carpenter Bus Sales knows that a successful bus-purchasing experience may require financing -- and we want to insure that you get financing that works for you! That's why we have partnered with TCF Equipment Finance to offer competitive, fixed rates on the financing of your bus.

• 10 Things To Consider
• Here, Vice President of Operations for Carpenter Bus, Terry Butler, gives a tremendous amount of insight and information on ten key issues to consider and address when selecting transportation for the church and ministry market. Whether you're a first time buyer or you've purchased before, reading this article can be very beneficial to making the right decision.

• Safety Issues with 15 Passenger Vans
• The safety issues of 15 passenger vans has become a very real problem in the transportation industry. The bottom line is that they are simply not safe for transporting large groups of people. Here, you'll find articles and videos detailing this problem and why the federal government has now put into place laws prohibiting the sale of 15 passenger vans for school related transportation.