Motorhome purchase.
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Their website seems to have a pretty decent number of motorhomes for sale at sensible prices, so they would appear to be a legit company
- Jul 18, 2017
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Doing a Google Earth on their address there does not appear to be any sort of storage yard and it seems to be in the middle of a housing estate. The post code is for a block of flats! I would be very wary as no workshop facilities and no track record?
Have a look here regarding their number. https://who-called.co.uk/Number/03300010471
Also here https://www.192.com/atoz/business/h...f1233f6939c995894cc6113191119e503fefadd/comp/
Run a mile away!
Have a look here regarding their number. https://who-called.co.uk/Number/03300010471
Also here https://www.192.com/atoz/business/h...f1233f6939c995894cc6113191119e503fefadd/comp/
Run a mile away!
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- Nov 11, 2009
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A friend of mine bought his new motorhome in spring 2022 from a longtime well established dealership and he’s still pursuing his case via the court against “leaks are us” for around £10000 of damp repair costs. But looking at the one shown by the OP I think I would look elsewhere.
Could this be a broker that advertises and sells motorhomes on behalf of the owners?
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- Mar 14, 2005
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Just looked at the web site posted by Mr Plodd. The first thing I noticed was all the motorhomes were parked in very different places, suggesting there is no storage or sales yard.
These days it pays to suspicious as there are too many sorry stories about criminals selling cars, caravans and motorhomes they have no right to sell, collecting the money and disappearing with your cash.
There is a registered address at companies house, so it might be genuine, but buying is the easy bit, being able to support the purchase afterwards is far more difficult.
I'd strongly suggest only dealing with a well established dealer with at least a physical yard and workshop.
These days it pays to suspicious as there are too many sorry stories about criminals selling cars, caravans and motorhomes they have no right to sell, collecting the money and disappearing with your cash.
There is a registered address at companies house, so it might be genuine, but buying is the easy bit, being able to support the purchase afterwards is far more difficult.
I'd strongly suggest only dealing with a well established dealer with at least a physical yard and workshop.
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Not so much “know” more a case of “hope”. A friend of mine bought a motorhome from a well established dealer and is now taking action via CRA2015 through the courts to seek redress of £10000 for extensive damp. At least with an established dealership they should be around long enough to use the warranty or to take CRA2015 action.
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Not everyone wants to buy from a big dealership, and are willing to take a punt at a cheap Caravan / motorhome , and then fix any problems they come across.
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That there choice but if i was buying i would go after a one owner from new a motorhome or caravan that comes with a full service history and damp check
Many people simply couldn't afford a motorhome or caravan on that basis.
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Why not i brought my last caravan and that was a one owner from new and it came with service history/damp check and got a good price when i sold it
Not everyone has the same level of disposable income or capital to be able to do that - indeed without buyers at the budget end of the market, the structure of the used caravan market would collapse - as indeed would used cars and anything else that's sold as used.
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I could not find the website for motorhomes but one suggesting they were a start up company selling on e bay. I would be wary and only make any payment after you see the motorhome and have thoroughly checked it out. If you do not have the experience to assess it, take someone with you who does. If they will not take credit cards even for part pament avoid.
- Jul 18, 2017
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Some how I don't think the thread is about cost, but rather the legality of the website and company advertising the units?
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Apologies as when you mentioned "value" I thought it was associated with cost hence my reply to yourself.
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I didn’t consider legality to be the issue, more that the seller did not appear to have storage for the MHs or any sign of workshop and service facilities. There was a view it could be a broker , which isn’t uncommon for motorhome sales or even boats. That being the case there is nothing wrong buying via a broker providing the Buyer is aware and covers their position. A broker can offer a warranty on a preowned vehicle just like I can go out and buy one for one of my cars. It’s an insurance backed breakdown, defect policy. But again the Buyer needs to check the policy schedule. Established dealerships often give such “warranty” via an insurance policy. Had one on my last caravan.
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There is a possibility the company in question is a brokerage, but how does a consumer judge the difference between a broker or a scam before a deal is struck? Someone with an established physical presence is more likely to be genuine and accessible if it begins to go wrong.
I'm not saying all brokers are crooks, but it's more difficult to establish their credentials.
I'm not saying all brokers are crooks, but it's more difficult to establish their credentials.
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There’s an implicit inuendo creeping into the posts regarding brokerages. To help understanding how they work for seller and buyer here is a link to one of the leading MH brokerages.
What is a Motorhome Broker and why should I choose one?
Think of a motorhome broker as an estate agent for motorhomes. Our role is to bring motorhome buyers and sellers together, negotiate the deal and manage the sale. Making you sell or buy with confidence.
www.motorhomedepot.com
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