The best used cars to buy if you're a carpenter
If you're a carpenter and work for someone else, the best used car is the one you like, the one that lets you work on time, and that stores your tools - in short, just about any used car will do. If you are self-employed, chances are…
If you're a carpenter and work for someone else, the best used car is the one you like, the one that lets you work on time, and that stores your tools - in short, just about any used car will do. However, if you are self-employed, you will most likely need to haul lumber and other materials, and possibly a few power tools. This means you don't need or want a car or sedan. Chances are you are looking for a good used truck or maybe an SUV.
With that in mind, we evaluated a number of vehicles and settled on the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado as the best in the large truck class, the Toyota Tacoma as the best small truck, and the Chevy Traverse and Ford Silverado. as the best SUVs for a carpenter.
F: This venerable offering from Ford comes with a V6 or V8 engine, rear-wheel drive or 4×4. We offer a long wheelbase version if you plan to haul lumber or a lot of equipment. It's a good, comfortable truck and also very reliable.
Chevrolet Silverado: The Silverado isn't as good looking as the Ford, but it's just as reliable. It also comes with V6, V8, rear wheel drive and 4×4 engines. It ties in with the F-150 when it comes to towing capacity (both in the £10,000-11,000 region depending on configuration).
Toyota Tacoma: If you mainly do interior work, this small truck will most likely deliver everything you need. It can also handle light towing, so if you need to add a trailer for larger jobs, you won't have a problem. It is available in RWD and 4×4, with the exception of the X-Runner, which is only available in RWD.
Chevrolet traverse: Chevy Traverse is a very roomy SUV. It seats eight people and you can fold or even remove the seats to carry all your supplies and equipment. It also steers and handles well, and comes with extra mirrors to reduce blind spots, a useful feature when maneuvering around the job site.
ford flex: Large doors and low floor make it easy to move supplies and equipment in and out of the machine. You can fold down the seats to increase cargo capacity, and there are plenty of hooks to hang your gear on. The Flex rides like a car, but gives you the carrying capacity that a car doesn't offer.
If you are transporting expensive wood for interior work, we suggest you buy a hubcap if you are buying a used truck.
