KGILL 14 Report post Posted February 17, 2012 How do you feel about purchasing a rebuilt pressure washer? I have found a distributor in my area that is willing to sell me a unit made by pressure pro (is this a good, reputable brand?) for less than what a new washer from a distributor that is not in my area. The distributor says it is a machine that was worked on but the customer never returned to pay for work completed. Any thoughts, opinions, and what to look for if I do purchase a rebuilt unit would be greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGILL 14 Report post Posted February 18, 2012 21 Views and no thoughts or opinions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guy B 70 Report post Posted February 18, 2012 If the Distributor guaranteed the washer I would think about it. If it was a Pressure Pro cold water unit you should be fine, If it's the PP hot skid I might pass. Whats the price & hrs on machine? What was wrong with it in the first place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad A 14 Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Find out if it is coming with an kind of warranty. Definitely find out why it was in the shop in the first place. I personally don't see someone letting a 3 or 4000 dollars PW go, on a 4 or 500 dollar service bill. Just my .02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Rucker 31 Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Agree w Chad. Find out the history, and if there will be any type of warranty. Sounds a like a great deal on the surface, but I have seen many a used unit bought, myself included, only to have huge headaches down the road. Also see if you can get the previous owners name and contact info and make a call to find out the history and why he did not pick it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueBliss 14 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 I'm not sure I would trust a history given by an owner that didn't pay his bill or a salesman trying to unload the machine. I'd negotiate a GREAT price for it. It helps to have a local shop you can bring it to when things stop going right, especially if you purchased it from them. This may be a great way to get started with little investment, but be prepared to make this your backup machine as soon as you have a little cash flow! I've got a pressure pro skid that's about 10 years old. We've replaced the pump and engine, but the burner(minus blower motor and fuel solenoid) and generator are original and still run strong. It may be worth replacing fuel lines and filters and wiring. That said, it may be helpful if you have some mechanical skills! If you have to ask your sister how to clean out the carb...you may need to buy new! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 In my state, that type of machine cannot be sold for more then what the repair ticket is. I would make sure I saw the ticket. The only place I have seen a pressure pro machine is on the back of trucks that are cruising me while I am working. I really and honestly know nothing about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGILL 14 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 I appreciate all of you who responded with your opinions. It turns out that it is not a good deal at all. I went to the distributor yesterday and all the hairs on the back of my neck stood up while talking to the salesperson. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
