Selling a MH

[Mizzalotte]

I am considering selling my motor home, it is a LHD, registered in France. My question, is there a market for LHD in the uk? Thanks in advance

 

[68c]

There is a market for LHD. People who regularly take their van to the continent prefer LHD so should be no major problem selling it. Just emphasise how much easier continental travel would be in your van when advertising.

 

[Mark1965]

I am considering selling my motor home, it is a LHD, registered in France. My question, is there a market for LHD in the uk? Thanks in advance

Not sure the LHD would be a deal breaker as those who spend a lot of time outside the UK would benefit from this. However, if its still on French Number Plates, that could be an issue. Perhaps you ought to register it in the UK (if you are able to) so its ready for Sale.

 

[Jev88]

It will be a smaller market for LHD ...... BUT plenty of people that don't care or do see the advantages if they want to explore th continent.

 

[Just smiffy]

I would actively seek a LHD….

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[Lenny HB]

We prefer LHD, more market for them near UK ferry ports.

 

[The Wino]

I'd be very reluctant to buy a french registered motorhome living in the UK. What would be the advantage selling it here rather than in France? If a UK buyer wanted it they would have to register it in the UK with the assosciated hassle might have problems insuring it until it's on UK registration and wouldn't they have to pay UK vat on it?

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes VAT is not payable on second hand vehicles.
If the OP has UK residency they could import it without VAT.

 

[Bill-H]

I would actively seek a LHD….

We prefer LHD, more market for them near UK ferry ports.

Yes I'm happy with LHD my last motorhome was LHD and I looked for LHD when buying my current one.
I live in the middle of the UK and do half my miles in Europe.

 

[Mizzalotte]

We prefer LHD, more market for them near UK ferry ports.

Lenny, that was what I was thinking.

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[Mizzalotte]

Not sure the LHD would be a deal breaker as those who spend a lot of time outside the UK would benefit from this. However, if it’s still on French Number Plates, that could be an issue. Perhaps you ought to register it in the UK (if you are able to) so it’s ready for Sale.

It is something I would seek to change if I believe the uk market would be better.

 

[Mizzalotte]

I'd be very reluctant to buy a french registered motorhome living in the UK. What would be the advantage selling it here rather than in France? If a UK buyer wanted it they would have to register it in the UK with the assosciated hassle might have problems insuring it until it's on UK registration and wouldn't they have to pay UK vat on it?

I believe the currency difference at moment favours uk more than Europe.

 

[Armytwowheels]

We are selling our LHD and will be buying another. We have never found LHD it is restriction when it comes to selling.

 

[Gaston aires]

I’ve had both LHD and RHD. It makes no difference to me but it’s easier with RHD in the U.K. and LHD in Europe.
It wouldn’t put me off buying but those who don’t do Europe probably wouldn’t want one.
Phil

 

[RV-AL]

I believe the currency difference at moment favours uk more than Europe.

Cars are definitely worth a lot more money in France (LHD) compared to UK price (RHD). I had assumed it would be the same with motorhomes but haven’t really researched it.

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[nicholsong]

Re registering in UK will need some modifications and costs, also a UK address.

How would you sell it? Through a dealer, broker or privately? Would you be around to show it, many times?

Has it got a Certificate of Conformity? If not it may need an idividual vehicle inspection at cost.

All-in-all the cost and hassle of re-registration may outweigh the better price you think you can get in UK.

 

[Nanniemate]

Try marketing to the Aussie travelling market
Many buy in Europe travel for a year or so then sell on. Depends if course on age and price of van

 

[Reallyretired]

I have has both lhd and rhd and prefer lhd if available. Two reasons.

1. Lhd is on the right side when touring (we don't do much uk)
2. The van layout is geared to lhd even in a rhd one ie if a single drivers door usually on the wrong side, furniture in the way. My present rhd has limited movement of the driving seat because of furniture behind it. Passenger seat has much more movement. I suppose it would be a problem if a uk van but I wouldn't normally consider one.

 

[tkk]

I am considering selling my motor home, it is a LHD, registered in France. My question, is there a market for LHD in the uk? Thanks in advance

Tried to sell lhd manual last year. No success. Manual was the issue mainly. Fortunately changed my mind anyway

 

[Jolly Jack Tar]

Having lived in France for 15 years myself, I wonder why you don't sell it there? Use 'Le Bon Coin ' as your advertiser.With a valid 'Contrôle Technique' the residuals for decent vehicles are greater than you would achieve in the UK.I have never had any difficulty in selling 4 vehicles.All the correct forms and procedures are easily available on the French Government website,in English if needed.

https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1707?lang=en