Used but Still Cool: The Benefits of Buying Second-Hand Refrigerated Trailers
- georgie9932
- Dec 10, 2025
- 2 min read
If you're in the food, events, catering or pharmaceutical industry and need mobile cold storage, you're probably familiar with how quickly costs can stack up. But what if we told you that you don’t need to break the bank to expand your refrigeration fleet?
At Cotswold Fridge Hire, we believe in giving things a second life, especially when it comes to second-hand fridge trailers. Whether you're scaling up, replacing older units, or branching into mobile services, a pre-owned refrigerated trailer could be just the cool solution you're looking for.
Why Buy Used?
Let’s start with the obvious: buying a used fridge trailer is more affordable than purchasing brand new. But saving money doesn’t mean compromising on quality. Many second-hand fridge and freezer trailers on the market, especially those we buy and sell, have been maintained to a high standard and are built to last.

From second-hand freezer trailers to multi-temperature pre-owned refrigerated units, we know what to look for, and more importantly, what buyers need. That’s why we're happy to take a wide range of trailers into our growing fleet, any age, any make, any model.
We’re Buying, Are You Selling?
That’s right – we’re actively expanding our fleet and we’re always on the lookout for quality used trailers. If you’ve got a used refrigerated trailer for sale, whether it’s sitting idle or surplus to requirements, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll offer a fair price and take the hassle off your hands.
No need to worry about dents, decals or a few miles on the clock, we’re not looking for showroom condition. We’re looking for functionality, value and opportunities to give your trailer a new lease on life.
Great for the Planet, Too
Choosing pre-owned fridge trailers isn’t just good for your bottom line, it’s better for the environment too. Extending the lifespan of well-built refrigeration equipment means less manufacturing demand, fewer raw materials, and less waste. A small step for your business, a big step toward more sustainable cold storage.

Looking for One Instead?
While we’re buying, we’re also open to selling second-hand trailers from time to time. So, if you’re looking to invest in your own fridge trailer for sale, keep an eye on our inventory, you might just find your perfect cold companion at the right price.

Got a used refrigerated trailer to sell?
Drop us a message today, we’d love to chat. And remember, used doesn't mean out of date, it just means it’s still cool.



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