Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Q - What are your hours of operation?
A - We are open Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p and on Saturdays 8:00a - 12:00p.
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Q - Where are you located ?
A - Used-Bus.com is located at three of the Midwest Transit Equipment locations: Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. See below for more information:
Kankakee, Ill. - Map
146 W. Issert Drive
P.O. Box 582
Kankakee, IL 60901
Used-Bus.com Sales: (888) Used-Bus
Used-Bus.com Fax: (815) 929-1868
Whitestown, Ind. - Map
4500 S. Indianapolis Road
Whitestown, IN 46075
Used-Bus.com Sales & Service: (800) 466-1287
Used-Bus.com Sales & Service Fax: (317) 769-2547
Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Map
2080 S. Michigan Road
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Used-Bus.com Sales & Service: (800) 487-9782
Used-Bus.com Sales & Service Fax: (517) 663-5348
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Q - What is your preferred method of payment?
A - We accept a variety of payment methods, including wire transfer, cash, traveler's checks, certified checks, money orders and credit cards (up to a $1,500 max).
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Q - Is it possible to put a bus on hold? If so, how do I go about doing that?
A - Yes. Midwest Transit Equipment does have a policy for taking deposits in order to put bus(es) on hold. Please contact a Used-Bus.com sales representative for more details.
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Q - Do used buses come with warranties?
A - No. Used buses are sold as-is with no warranty, unless the manufacturer warranty remains.
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Q - Do you deliver?
A - No. Midwest Transit Equipment does not deliver used buses; however, there are several independent drive away companies that will transport anywhere in the USA. Please contact a Used-Bus.com sales representative for more information.
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Q - Do you offer temporary tags to drive the bus away?
A - Yes. For customers outside of Illinois, we offer a 7 day drive away permit. Illinois residents: the permit is valid for 90 days, and you must apply for plates during that time.
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Q - Do you charge sales tax?
A - Yes. Sales tax will be charged accordingly within state laws.
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Q - Do you ship buses overseas?
A - No. Midwest Transit Equipment does not ship used buses; however, there are a couple of shipping companies that will ship world-wide. Please contact a Used-Bus.com sales representative for more information.
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Q - What are the bus dimensions?
A -
Bus Type |
Capacity |
Wheelbase |
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14 passenger |
139" |
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| Cut-Away |
24 passenger |
139" |
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30 passenger |
159" |
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| Conventional |
35 passenger |
152" to 170" |
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47 passenger |
189" to 193" |
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54 passenger |
217" |
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66 passenger |
252" to 254" |
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71 passenger |
273" to 276" |
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| Transit / FE |
65 passenger |
190" |
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71 passenger |
190" |
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78 passenger |
211" |
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84 passenger |
232" |
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| Transit / RE |
84 passenger |
273" to 276" |
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Q - Do you arrange airport pick up for customers?
A - Yes. Midwest Transit Equipment does offer this service. Please note: we need 48 hours notice in order to schedule a driver. Disclaimer: This service is subject to driver availability.
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Q - Do you service used buses?
A - Yes. As an authorized repair center, Midwest Transit Equipment services all makes and models of buses. See our service page for more details.
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Q - Do you sell parts?
A - Yes. Midwest Transit Equipment maintains a $3 million parts inventory - one of the largest in the nation! We stock parts for every make and model of buses. Visit the parts page for more details.
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Q - Do you paint or apply lettering to buses?
A - Yes. Midwest Transit Equipment runs a full-size paint booth. Please contact us for an estimate or for more information.
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Q - May I bring a mechanic to inspect the bus?
A - Yes. Midwest Transit Equipment will allow a mechanic to inspect the bus; however, we will not allow your mechanic to do any work on our premises.
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Q - What countries have you sold buses in?
A - We've sold used buses to customers in the following countries:
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