Well, I finally bought a tow dolly... - Page 2

Originally Posted by BumpRacerX

I would plate it and make sure it has lights that work good, even if you just mounted a cheap set of harbor freight magnetics.

Apparently they don't need to be plated in Michigan. Went to UHaul and none of theirs have plates or working lights, just reflectors. I have magnetic tow lights and have been using them.

Originally Posted by TheHoss

Looks nice buddy. Hopefully she makes you a bunch of money, enough to upgrade and upgrade.

Thanks Hoss. Well I've towed four cars with it now and am learning a lot. Mainly I am learning what to pay based on the issues I've run across.

So four cars now with the tow dolly. In those four cars I have learned:

1.) Always ask before going if the tires are all inflated and present.
2.) Always carry a tank to inflate tires, because people lie or don't know that their tires are low.
3.) Inspect the car for completeness before buying. (One had the cat removed and I discovered it at my shop.)
4.) Look up values of things. My guys didn't want to remove taillights on the 86 Cougar because it was too old. I said let me check. On eBay completed listings show a minimum of $50 each. Yeah, remove the friggin' taillights!
5.) Catalytic convertors have a WIDE range of values and I deal with a buyer who explains the differences to me. It pays to have a good relationship with your buyers!
6.) They are a great place to throw shred items and save yourself trips to the yard!
7.) I found a buyer who will give me higher value than the scrap yard for aluminum rims.
8.) Same buyer will also buy the tires!
9.) Put a winch on the dolly and save your back and your strength.

I'm sure more will occur to me later!