Can you trust them?

[boxtraveller]

Looking to sell my PVC as we have for many reasons come to the end of our motorhome life.
Been talking to the dealer we bought it off and he wants to buy it back and will ring back later today, so I thought I'll try one or two of these dealers who want to buy my motorhome allegedly, to get a price in my mind.
First tried a small dealer helpful but knew nothing about our vehicle but said he would get back to me, which he did and offered in my view a paltry 31.5K which might rise to 33K when he sees it. Next I rang a very big dealer, very professional, asked all the right questions and she passed all the info onto the man who was at lunch but would ring me back. Sure enough he did and again said if it is like you say I will offer 38K and will collect at agreed time etc.
Now how likely in your experience are they going to say when they see it, "Oh dear, dont like that, thats bent, thats worn out, look at that paintwork, rust, damp etc and knock 3 or 4 K off the offer?
Anyone with actual experience of the above care to tell me what happens in that scenario?

 

[Tombola]

Now how likely in your experience are they going to say when they see it, "Oh dear, dont like that, thats bent, thats worn out, look at that paintwork, rust, damp etc and knock 3 or 4 K off the offer?

yes of course thats how they make money and you cant blame them
BUT you strike a balance and you if are happy you sell, if not you dont. they have a guide and know where they can go.

Dont worry, check the best price from whereever and sell or dont sell, its just a game. They have to make money too.

BUT I think most of us owners over value our pride and joy....to them its just a commodity.

 

[Gizmouk]

Remember, you're dealing with a dealer who has overheads and a fancy showroom to pay for. However, all vehicles are on long lead times at the moment, so I guess that could go in your favour. However, now isn't good time to sell a motorhome.
You need to work out what it's worth to you. If you're happy with the price offered - accept it. If not, then smile sweetly and shake the lads hand and walk away - and then wait for the phone call later in the day

 

[timetochill]

We sold our MH did just like you in the end dealer came from Gloucester looked it over briefly said
Just has you described money in the bank took it away with him great to deal with
Local dealer Don Amott came out gave it the tut tut tut shame it’s white and has four wheels kind of thing made a stupid offer and said brought a driver with me can take it now do you need to sell said don’t need to sell goodbye

 

[Hettie's Crew]

What does it matter if they do say any of those things, they will make you an offer and you’re under no obligation to accept, unless you’re happy with it. It’ll be their wasted journey, not yours.

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[Hagstrom]

I would suggest that now might be quite a good time to sell as dealers still can't get enough stock, used and new, for lots of well documented reasons.

 

[stevewagner]

Lots of dealers do a sale or return where you agree a minimum price that you would accept and they add on their margin.

 

[Sapper520]

If you’ve happy with the £38k, and that’s what they offer when they see it, then you’re happy and so must they be.

 

[Lenny HB]

My mate & neighbour when he advertised his van a dealer phoned and offer a couple of grand less than what he had it advertised at which he was happy with. Dealer came the next day paid the agreed price & drove it away.

 

[The Wino]

Looking to sell my PVC as we have for many reasons come to the end of our motorhome life.
Been talking to the dealer we bought it off and he wants to buy it back and will ring back later today, so I thought I'll try one or two of these dealers who want to buy my motorhome allegedly, to get a price in my mind.
First tried a small dealer helpful but knew nothing about our vehicle but said he would get back to me, which he did and offered in my view a paltry 31.5K which might rise to 33K when he sees it. Next I rang a very big dealer, very professional, asked all the right questions and she passed all the info onto the man who was at lunch but would ring me back. Sure enough he did and again said if it is like you say I will offer 38K and will collect at agreed time etc.
Now how likely in your experience are they going to say when they see it, "Oh dear, dont like that, thats bent, thats worn out, look at that paintwork, rust, damp etc and knock 3 or 4 K off the offer?
Anyone with actual experience of the above care to tell me what happens in that scenario?

I had similar worries when I traded in against our latest one but there were no quibbles. If you're worried about it when they come and look just say I'm only going to do the deal if it's worth the initial valuation but you're welcome to check it over first.

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[Just smiffy]

If they will give you £38k then stick it in the classified section on here for £45k and someone will get a bargain…

 

[L' Hobo]

The most important thing, IF anyone offers a price your happy with, make sure that the money is in your bank (or cash in your hand) before you sign the release form! Good Luck!

 

[boxtraveller]

Thanks for the views and the stories attached.
Have struck a deal just under the best offer, as it is with the dealer I bought it from originally (good company) and still getting more than I paid for it three years ago, he is happy, so am I.
Watch out for bits for sale coming soon on a classified section near here!

 

[DerryW]

As part of a trade-in deal, we had an offer from a large dealer for our previous van whilst at the Lincoln show last year, incidentally it was exactly what we paid for it 3.5 years earlier £54k without seeing the van. We picked up the new van 4 weeks later, I kept thinking the I bet they will try and knock the trade-in price down when we turn up, to collect the new van, to my surprise they did, but only by the the trade price of a new rear light cluster (£160) which was badly cracked.

 

[Swifter]

still getting more than I paid for it three years ago, he is happy, so am I.

Absolutely fantastic result. Imagine all the memories you have and still get the money back to enjoy on other things
Well done

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[Coolcats]

Looking to sell my PVC as we have for many reasons come to the end of our motorhome life.
Been talking to the dealer we bought it off and he wants to buy it back and will ring back later today, so I thought I'll try one or two of these dealers who want to buy my motorhome allegedly, to get a price in my mind.
First tried a small dealer helpful but knew nothing about our vehicle but said he would get back to me, which he did and offered in my view a paltry 31.5K which might rise to 33K when he sees it. Next I rang a very big dealer, very professional, asked all the right questions and she passed all the info onto the man who was at lunch but would ring me back. Sure enough he did and again said if it is like you say I will offer 38K and will collect at agreed time etc.
Now how likely in your experience are they going to say when they see it, "Oh dear, dont like that, thats bent, thats worn out, look at that paintwork, rust, damp etc and knock 3 or 4 K off the offer?
Anyone with actual experience of the above care to tell me what happens in that scenario?

Sale or return normally gets a better deal than outright sale in my opinion and experience .

 

[Essgeebee]

I recently went to view a nearly new moho at a dealer some distance away. I didn’t have my existing moho with me but I asked for a part-ex valuation. I got an offer that was considerably more than I paid for it less than two years ago. It was conditional on an inspection when I exchanged. I did half expect a bit of haggling but the dealer raised no quibbles and paid the full amount of his offer. Both of us were satisfied at that. Some dealers (and private buyers) are going to try it on but it is a bit of a seller’s market so if you’re just selling and not buying another, you should expect a decent offer. Making sure it’s clean and well looked after helps of course.

 

[Lenny HB]

Sale or return normally gets a better deal than outright sale in my opinion and experience .

All down to timing last time we changed we got more for for our van than we could have got selling it privately and we got 20% off the new van.
Not going to happen this time, although we will get a good trde in there are virtually no discounts to be had new vans.

 

[Coolcats]

All down to timing last time we changed we got more for for our van than we could have got selling it privately and we got 20% off the new van.
Not going to happen this time, although we will get a good trde in there are virtually no discounts to be had new vans.

I agree regarding current discounts lets see what happens over the next 24 months, I suspect the tide will turn as belts tighten, the who have signed up for the Mo Ho lifestyle will continue but it may well be the market softens and discounts return. Prices may not fall to pre-pandemic levels but there may be a fall in demand.

 

[Shrimp]

Hearing about people having to wait months/years for their ordered new MH and stocks of used MH being low I would have thought that it is a good time to sell!
Decide what you want for it and let the dealers look, stick to your figure, I’m sure one will grab it!

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[Essgeebee]

I agree regarding current discounts lets see what happens over the next 24 months, I suspect the tide will turn as belts tighten, the who have signed up for the Mo Ho lifestyle will continue but it may well be the market softens and discounts return. Prices may not fall to pre-pandemic levels but there may be a fall in demand.

That seems logical. The overall picture has two major influences - the cost of living crisis and supply side shortages, both of which are likely to continue for some time. The ongoing international travel problems are another factor, keeping more people at home and looking for other recreational options. Also the high costs of fuel and increasing pitch and hookup fees etc. Hard to predict how it’s all going to pan out.