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diesel reconditioning

Our Reconditioning Process and Philosophy

Offering a superior product to our customers is a reputation we have crafted over the course of 37 years. We started in the car business in 1988 wholesaling luxury cars to franchise dealerships across the country. We earned a reputation for delivering cars that needed no reconditioning of any kind. We reliably delivered vehicles with no disappointments or surprises to the most discerning dealers in the nation. When we made the leap to retail sales and specializing in diesel trucks in 2008, we kept our ethos of reliable, quality vehicles and have earned the same reputation in the retail truck market. We deliver exceptionally clean trucks to our retail customers in the same way we would deliver a hi-line luxury vehicle to a franchise dealer.

Many times over the years, we have asked ourselves, “do we recondition these trucks too much?”. We have asked that question because a lot of labor and expense goes into each of our trucks to bring them to a standard that we are proud of. Invariably, we come to the same conclusion; we must recondition these trucks to a higher standard than our competition because that is what sets us apart and that is what customers expect when spending their money on such a large investment as a diesel powered truck. Therefore, North Texas Truck Stop will always be the place to come when you have seen all of the used-up trucks for sale in Texas and are ready for the truck you deserve.

Our reconditioning process starts in our mechanic shop. Each truck gets a 40-point inspection for road worthiness and reliability before all else. While with the mechanics, every truck gets fresh oil, oil filter and fuel filter. Other regular maintenance items are also addressed such as air filter and cabin filter if needed. Next, any mechanical issues related to drivetrain, suspension, interior, etc are addressed and repaired. New tires are installed if needed.

Once the mechanics have completed their work, the trucks go to interior/exterior reconditioning. Rock chips are touched-up by hand, yellowed headlights are buffed back to clear and spray-in bedliners are installed when appropriate. Furthermore, small dents and dings are smoothed while scuffed bumpers are painted. We even go so far as to paint rock chips inside the wheel wells because it just plain looks better.

Truck interiors receive new dye on worn steering wheels, seats and armrests. Separated seams in the seats and re-sewn properly. Worn carpets are dyed and unsightly trim pieces are repaired or replaced. 

After all mechanical needs have been addressed and all interior/exterior reconditioning has been completed, the truck moves to the final detail stage. Truck exteriors are pressure washed and interiors are steam cleaned. Paint is buffed from front to back on every truck. The engine is pressure washed, degreased and shined. Finally, the tires are glossed and the truck is ready for photos.

These are the processes that have earned us the reputation of having the cleanest diesel trucks in Texas. It is far easier to run a truck through the car wash, take some photos and list it for sale,  but that method lacks a very crucial element…integrity. North Texas Truck Stop does business with integrity as we always have. We offer a premium product in a market of average trucks. Come see why the original diesel specialists of Texas are often imitated, but never replicated.