Brand new Hymer motorhome

Meadow 49ers replied on 02/07/2019 17:27

Posted on 02/07/2019 17:27

we purchased a new motorhome and picked it up on 22 May 2019.  On our first excursion we found that the electrics were not wired up properly nor was the heating ducts.  On the third night after heavy rain we found that there was a serious water leak.  The dealership retired and reconnected cables and ducting to rectify the first two problems.  They further identified that they had incorrectly installed the canopy/awning.  We have been offered a free water ingress check by Hymer, the manufacturer, but nothing from the dealership whose incompetence caused our very disconcerting experiences.  Is this acceptable??  Any advice would be appreciated.

Takethedogalong replied on 03/07/2019 17:19

Posted on 03/07/2019 17:19

Here’s a review page for dealer. Some good reviews by folks just having a look around, some not quite so good ones regarding other things. So, if you don’t get your issues fixed, particularly the fitting of the  canopy which sounds like it was carried out there, suggest leave an honest but frank review of your dealings with them around purchase, PDI checks and after sales service. Only by highlighting issues will customer service and after sales treatment improve!

https://www.motorhomes.co.uk/reviews/

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Thornsett replied on 04/07/2019 09:34

Posted on 04/07/2019 09:34

I would accept it. Travelworld fixed two problems - in 2013 Hymer did the PDIs, the dealer was not required to do them but I don't know whether that is still the case - and it identified a problem it caused when other dealers may have kept quiet.

I'm on my second Hymer, the current one bought in 2013 from Travelworld. I would have a third because neither of these two, or the Arto before them, suffered from damp. Eighteen years being damp free. They are also designed to a good standard

My experience of Travelworld over the last eight years is that it can be awkward to deal with but at other times, can be exceptionally good. I try to deal with the staff face to face as that's when they tend to be at their best - or I am anyway! I've come to understand how the dealership works and what is expected of the staff which makes it much easier to gain mutual understanding and resolution of issues.

My advice is to focus on getting issues resolved with Travelworld. 

 

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