 Simply click on the question you would like answered. 1. Do you have my truck in stock? 2. How long will it take to build my truck? 3. Will your company be able to do all of the repairs on my truck? 4. Does your company do financing? 5. Why would I want to lease? 6. Why is my bank offering a line of credit lower than your purchase rates? 7. What is a lease residual? 8. What will my monthly payment be? 9. Can I test drive your trucks? 10. How do I contact you? 11. How much can I carry with my truck? 12. I have an idea for a truck that will be perfect for my business. Can you build it? 13. Should I buy a truck with a gas or a diesel engine? 14. Do I need a special license to drive my truck? 15. The 2007 Emissions Standards Challenge Information. 1) Do you have my truck in stock? We carry an inventory of trucks that we have built according to commonly requested specifications. In some cases, however, you will want to build a truck exactly the way you envision it. Back to top 2) How long will it take to build my truck? The entire process can take from 4 weeks for a simple spec (for example, a simple dry freight delivery truck), to 10 weeks for the more complicated ( example: a large refrigerated truck with special internal design). This is one of the things that separate a good dealership from a great dealership. When you order a truck, the following process occurs: your chassis is ordered from Isuzu, which is then sent to one of many possible body builders. Your body is then built to your specifications and shipped to TGC, where it is inspected for quality and workmanship through a detailed and documented Pre Delivery Inspection. Simply put, scheduling your truck for you is one of the most challenging aspects of our job, and we strive for accuracy in predicting the completion date for you. Back to top 3) Will your company be able to do all of the repairs on my truck? Yes. TGC has been a 24-hour full service repair shop in San Francisco for 78 years! Our partnership with the Isuzu parts and service system ensures a timely turn around time for your business to continue operation. Back to top 4) Does your company do financing? Yes. We offer a variety of financing options through top-notch lenders. Associates Commercial Corporation, GE Capital, and Isuzu Motors Acceptance Corporation (IMAC) offer purchase and lease options which ensure the best possible rates and structures to fit your company needs. Back to top 5) Why would I want to lease? Leasing makes the most of corporate capital. It improves your company’s balance sheet, preserves your borrowing capacity, and helps minimize taxes. Back to top 6) Why is my bank offering a line of credit lower than your purchase rates? With a line of credit, your bank does not take the risk of acquiring a commodity like a commercial truck, which they have no structure to dispose of. Therefore, since the risk is lower, the interest rate is lower. Back to top 7) What is a lease residual? You can structure a lease so that you pay different percentages of the selling price; the remainder is called the residual. The effect is that you raise or lower your monthly payment to fit your company’s needs. In some cases, you can lease a truck and turn it in at the end of the period, and have no further responsibility toward the residual. Back to top 8) What will my monthly payment be? When you go to the "Get a quote" section of this website, and submit a request, please indicate whether you would like to consider purchase, lease, or both options, and we will include these with our response. Back to top 9) Can I test drive your trucks? Yes. We make it easy for you, by coming to your location at your convenience, so that you and your drivers can familiarize yourselves with the features of the cab forward style truck. Back to top 10) How do I contact you? Just visit our contact page. Back to top 11) How much can I carry with my truck? Isuzu commercial vehicles have varying carrying capacities. Our lightest duty trucks can carry approximately 3800 lbs. of dry freight, and our heaviest can carry approximately 20,000 lbs. of dry freight. For some applications, the weight of the body will reduce the carrying capacity. For example, a cargo requiring refrigeration will be insulated, and contain a refrigeration unit. We will help you design your truck to be cost efficient, and as effective as possible in the transportation of your product. Back to top 12) I have an idea for a truck that will be perfect for my business. Can you build it? TGC has developed a reputation for executing specialty designs for your needs. We will provide you with customer contacts that will testify to this, and we will work with local body builders to help you modify or build a truck as you envision it. Back to top 13) Should I buy a truck with a gas or a diesel engine? Diesel engines are great for many applications, including long distance driving, less maintenance costs, longevity of the truck life, and fuel economy. Gas engines cost less, and may be appropriate for you if you are driving locally, with light loads. We will help you determine which is most appropriate for you. Back to top 14) Do I need a special license to drive my truck? Yes, if your truck's gross vehicle weight is over 26,000 pounds (13 tons) or if you are carrying hazardous materials. You will need a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) if you have passengers, and in a few other special situations. Back to top 15) The 2007 Emissions Standards Challenge Information. All diesel engines produced starting January 1, 2007 must comply with the new regulations that require the reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC) by 50% and particulate matter (PM) by 90+% over the current 2004 emission standards. Further reductions of NOx, HC and PM will be required by 2010. Emissions must be reduced in all types of operation, including stop-and-go situations. All diesel engine manufacturers will have to meet these stringent emissions stardards, resulting in additional hardware, software and ultimately, higher costs. Click here to read full article. Back to top If you have any further questions please contact us. |