The Truth About Acquiring Second Hand Catering
When you invest in second hand you may have no idea what the service history is of the item you have just secured. You won’t know if it has been misused or damaged, how many times it has been repaired or whether it has ever had any maintenance in its lifetime, or even how old it is.
We have many clients who come to us for a replacement when a piece of kit has let them down at a crucial time and this can slow down your business dramatically. Today we’re here to talk about an alternative that can save you money without losing out on the peace of mind that comes with procuring a brand-new piece of catering equipment.
Many of you will be looking to save money in the coming year and sometimes the easiest way to do this can be to acquire your catering equipment second hand. There are many benefits to choosing second hand equipment and we certainly don’t want to discourage it. In fact, it’s a sustainable way of sourcing your equipment that saves you money and can have a much lower impact environmentally. However, it can also be a bit of a minefield. We want you to make the right choice when selecting where your items come from and that’s where our range of Second Hand fully commissioned and refurbished catering equipment comes in.
Rental+’s Second Hand Refurbished Range
When you choose a piece of catering equipment from our Second Hand range you will have a full service history, including a log of any prior maintenance. Anything you rent from this selection is part of our stock of ex-rental items, meaning that it has always been in our ownership and looked after by us when it has been out on site. Each piece of our catering equipment is fully serviced, tested and commissioned in our specialist equipment maintenance and testing centre before it is made available to rent or buy on our website.
Additionally, if you are looking for a quick delivery all our second hand stock is available immediately and because Rental+ has already serviced the product the risk of a breakdown can be far lower than something that you may have picked up at an auction.
Rent or Buy?
If you’re looking for that extra layer of protection from breakdown then the best way to procure your equipment is by using one of our rental contracts. Not only will you save yourself some upfront costs but our maintenance cover will also be included, so if the worst does happen you won’t be forced to replace the kit yourself and if we can’t get it fixed we’ll supply you with a suitable replacement item instead. This comes at no extra cost to you because our contracts are fixed, so you still pay what was agreed at the beginning of your agreement, allowing you to budget much more effectively for your business.
If you’re still not convinced then one of the most beneficial things about our Used Second Hand stock is the availability. If you can find something on our website this means that it is eligible for delivery within a week and if you’re in the market for something that you can’t see available, we have a constant stream of equipment that is in line for refurbishment. By speaking with one of our friendly team of advisors they can let you know what else we may have, that we can test and commission, ready for you. If that wasn’t enough this process can happen in less than half the time it takes for us to procure a brand-new piece of catering equipment which is great if you’re after something in a hurry, and all for a lower upfront cost with our rental contracts.
Commissioning
For a close up look at our refurbishment process there is a short video below of our specialist commissioning centre. There you can see the lengths we go to that ensures the equipment we provide you with is of the best possible quality. And if you’re looking to make an enquiry you can get in touch today with someone from our helpful sales team who can help you to purchase from our readily available stock or find that item you’ve been looking for that is just waiting in our warehouse for you.
