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GUTE AUTOS offers damaged trucks and heavy goods vehicles to motor trade professionals, sold as is at a fixed price. Each vehicle arrives by e-mail as a file: photos, damage, runner or non-runner status, available documents and collection location. You commit, we confirm.
Which damaged trucks are on offer
Trucks are our least frequent category, but each file concerns a vehicle with a high working value. You may find:
- rigid trucks (box, flatbed, tipper, refrigerated);
- tractor units;
- light trucks above 3.5 tonnes;
- more rarely, specialist vehicles.
Stock changes with arrivals. It is not published as a catalogue: files go straight to registered trade buyers. The vehicles come mainly from specialist dealers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and other European countries.
Damaged truck: what to look at
On a truck, the cab often takes the impact while the driveline may remain intact. Before committing, look in particular at:
| Point | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cab | Heavy and expensive part; check used availability |
| Chassis | A bent chassis rail changes the whole calculation |
| Engine and gearbox | Often the largest share of the parts value |
| Equipment | Tail lift, crane, refrigeration unit, tipper body: present or not, damaged or not |
| Mileage and hours | For resale or the value of the major units |
| Euro emissions standard | It matters for some markets and some low-emission zones |
Each file describes the known damage. Photos and descriptions do not replace your own assessment: it is up to you to estimate the repair cost or the value of the major units.
Our files are currently written in French. The photos and key figures are easy to read, and you can ask questions by e-mail.
Status and paperwork
A truck may carry a French status or one from its country of origin. In France, the VGE procedure (seriously damaged vehicle) concerns vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight, while the VEI classification (repair cost higher than the vehicle's value) applies to all motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers registered in France.
Do not assume a heavy vehicle is free of any administrative restriction: check the status of the registration document stated in the file, then the registration, import and roadworthiness rules of your own country.
Which professionals buy damaged trucks
- Truck workshops: repairing a working vehicle.
- Exporters: damaged trucks find buyers in many markets.
- Dismantlers and recyclers: engines, gearboxes, axles, cabs and equipment.
- Commercial vehicle dealers.
For vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, see our damaged vans; all categories are on the damaged vehicles page. We do not sell to private individuals.
How to buy a damaged truck
- Sign up for free and tick "Trucks".
- Receive the vehicle files by e-mail.
- Commit at the stated price.
- GUTE AUTOS confirms the sale.
- Pay in full, then collect the vehicle where it stands.
Prices exclude transport. The vehicle is sold as is, without prior repair and without any warranty. The steps are detailed on the how it works page.
Frequently asked questions
Can a truck be classified VGE in France?
The French VGE procedure covers vehicles with a gross weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. For a truck, still check the administrative status of the registration document. The French VEI classification applies whatever the weight of the vehicle.
Is transport of a non-runner truck included?
No. Prices exclude transport. A non-runner truck needs a low-loader or a heavy recovery vehicle. The collection location is given in the file.
Do you offer trailers and semi-trailers?
It can happen, depending on arrivals. Tick trucks when you sign up and the matching files will be sent to you.
Receive the next trucks
Sign up for free, tick "Trucks" and receive the next vehicle files by e-mail.