C&M adverts re valuation

Ivannet replied on 22/07/2020 11:57

Posted on 22/07/2020 11:57

Hi all

We are planning on selling our motorhome and putting the money toward a caravan/car.

In the club magazine there are many adverts for companies who buy motorhomes in 'any condition' and 'collect from anywhere' etc.  Does anyone have any experience of using these firms?  My gut tells me to avoid them.  ~Does anyone have any advice re putting a value on a m/home, other than trawling through adverts for something similar?

 

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 23/07/2020 13:19

Posted on 23/07/2020 13:19

I think if the Govt are right re unemployment figures then those folk really won’t be thinking about LV’s.

plus there’s this-

JVB66 replied on 23/07/2020 13:20

Posted on 23/07/2020 13:20

One of the ways that many Lv puchases are now being made (according to the press) are being purchased via equity release /pensionpots also small campers VWs can be leased like cars maybe others motor caravans also?

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 23/07/2020 13:26

Posted on 23/07/2020 13:20 by JVB66

One of the ways that many Lv puchases are now being made (according to the press) are being purchased via equity release /pensionpots also small campers VWs can be leased like cars maybe others motor caravans also?

Posted on 23/07/2020 13:26

Yup, as I said-cash rich older folks👍🏻

SeasideBill replied on 23/07/2020 15:34

Posted on 23/07/2020 13:19 by Rocky 2 buckets

I think if the Govt are right re unemployment figures then those folk really won’t be thinking about LV’s.

plus there’s this-

Posted on 23/07/2020 15:34

In context that headline is about localised fears for the caravan industry when dealers and manufacturers first went into lockdown. No production over the ensuing period means limited supply so dealers are struggling to meet demand hence no incentives required to shift motorhomes. Not sure if the same applies to caravan sales?

There are always people about with money in any economic crisis and some prosper because of it.

SeasideBill replied on 23/07/2020 15:37

Posted on 23/07/2020 13:20 by JVB66

One of the ways that many Lv puchases are now being made (according to the press) are being purchased via equity release /pensionpots also small campers VWs can be leased like cars maybe others motor caravans also?

Posted on 23/07/2020 15:37

Yep, as long as you’ve got the deposit and income, you can get yourself a £50k motorhome on PCP.

Fisherman replied on 23/07/2020 16:36

Posted on 23/07/2020 16:36

Have a look at the Autotrader site for Motorhomes. They have excellent details of how to sell. , what scams, how to get payment etc. There are also model adverts for you to compare. I sold my last van that way. Advertised for 1 month, got numerous responses and viewings ( even here in remote North wales). Sold it in 10 days after 2 viewings. The price offers from dealers was not great compared with their selling prices. I got 7K more selling privately and no hassle. 

Compo replied on 23/07/2020 21:00

Posted on 23/07/2020 21:00

I know it is usually more hassle to sell vehicles privately but I don't think you will have a better time than the present to do just that. There are billions more pounds sloshing about in the economy at the present time due to the (some would say) irresponsible way the Government are borrowing money at the moment. The problem will come in a few months time when it has to start to be paid back and that will last for quite a few years. 

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