This company operates an online marketplace for buying and selling used emergency vehicles and surplus equipment directly from EMS agencies. Buyers can browse listings for apparatus like pumpers, ambulances, and rescue trucks, and securely negotiate or bid on assets. The platform manages logistics, including payment processing and freight delivery, to facilitate transactions nationwide.
Funding
$13.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Fire departments, municipalities, and equipment dealers often lack a centralized platform to locate, evaluate, and transact used fire trucks, ambulances, and surplus emergency gear across the United States. Coordinating freight, conducting inspections, and processing payments for large, specialized assets adds operational overhead and delays acquisition or disposition. This fragmentation can lead to excess inventory, longer procurement cycles, and higher total cost of ownership.
Solution
Garage operates a web‑based marketplace that aggregates listings of used fire apparatus, ambulances, and related equipment from all 50 states into a searchable catalog. The platform provides integrated freight quoting and nationwide shipping coordination, reducing logistics complexity for both buyers and sellers. Virtual inspections enable sellers to present high‑resolution video and condition reports, while buyers can review detailed specifications and service histories online. Secure payment processing supports major credit cards and PayPal, and optional financing and warranty packages help manage cash flow and risk. A dedicated support team assists with listing creation, transaction monitoring, and post‑sale logistics, allowing agencies to focus on operational priorities rather than procurement mechanics.
Target Audience
Primary customers are fire departments, municipal emergency services, and authorized equipment dealers that need to acquire or liquidate used fire trucks, ambulances, and related emergency‑response assets. The platform also serves surplus equipment vendors seeking a nationwide buyer pool.
Features
- Centralized inventory searchable by vehicle type, manufacturer, mileage, and location across the United States
- Real‑time freight estimation and discounted nationwide shipping managed through an integrated logistics engine
- Virtual inspection workflow with video walkthroughs, condition checklists, and downloadable asset documentation
- Secure payment gateway with PCI‑compliant processing for credit cards and PayPal, plus escrow‑style hold until delivery confirmation
- Optional financing terms and manufacturer‑backed warranty extensions available at checkout
- Seller dashboard for rapid, free listing creation (under 90 seconds) and order tracking
- Dedicated 7‑day‑a‑week support line and email assistance for transaction and logistics queries