Before I get to the Q & A, let me introduce myself.  My name is Mike Bagott and I am the webmaster for NWFIRETRUCKS.COM.  This site is owned by my business, Bagott Motors, Inc., of Palouse, WA.  My family has been in the auto sales and repair business through four generations since 1929.  Through good times and bad, we have survived in a small, rural community by treating our customers fairly and honestly and by providing excellent customer service; I will follow these principles in operating this site as well.  I am also the Fire Chief for the Palouse Fire Department and have been with the Department for over 14-years.  During my time as Chief, I have experienced first-hand the frustrations that go along with the sale and purchase of used fire apparatus.  It is my intention to draw on my experiences as an auto dealer and fire chief to provide an efficient and affordable marketplace that is truly beneficial to both buyers and sellers of used fire apparatus.

Q: How is NWFIRETRUCKS.COM different from other used fire apparatus advertising sites?
A: The three things that set NWFIRETRUCKS.COM apart from other sites are Pacific Northwest focus, fee structure, and the amount of information that is contained in the truck listings.

Q: How much does it cost to advertise a truck at NWFIRETRUCKS.COM?
A: $150 per unit for as long as you'd like.  Discounts are available for listing multiple units.

Q: How does the fee structure differ from other apparatus advertising sites?
A: Generally speaking, the major players in the used fire apparatus advertising market won't charge you a dime to list your unit, however, they will get seven to ten percent of the sale price when you sell it.  By contrast, at NWFIRETRUCKS.COM you will pay a reasonable up-front listing fee and that's it.  When your truck sells you keep every penny.  

Q: Who sets the price when you list your apparatus for sale?
A: You do.  I will be glad to offer input based on experience and research, but ultimately you will decide where to price your apparatus.

Q:  If you list your apparatus for sale on NWFIRETRUCKS.COM can you also list it for sale on other sites?
A: Absolutely.

Q: How will the information listed on this site differ from listings on other used apparatus sites?
A: Simply put, there will be a lot more of it.  As I've shopped for used apparatus on the Web I've found that most of the advertisers will tease you with a little information and a picture or two, but require you to contact them for more details.  My goal to provide numerous pictures and as much information as possible about a vehicle up-front so that a potential buyer has a very good feel for it before making contact with the seller.  This should save time and hassle for both buyer and seller.