You may be ready for an upgrade, so thinking about selling your motorhome… But figuring out how you can finally part ways with your pride and joy can be a tricky process. Where should you advertise it? Should you send your motorhome to a dealer? How much can you expect to get for your vehicle? These are all questions you may be asking. Of course, you have the freedom to sell your motorhome privately or with a dealership such as ours here at Continental leisure vehicles. So, which option is best?

 

Are private sales a good idea?

 

When selling a product online, there’s always the danger of scammers. Selling a motorhome online is no different. Whether you’re advertising online, in a magazine or newspaper, private sales are associated with a number of risks:

 

1.   Unsecure payment:

 

Given that you don’t know who you’re dealing with when answering enquiries, it leaves the door open for you to be scammed or taken advantage of. On top of this, you may experience significant delays in payment.

 

2.   Timewasting:

 

On average, it takes 34.5 days for someone to sell their car online – this may take even longer when selling a motorhome given the larger investment required. Not only does selling a vehicle privately limit your free time, but it’s made worse by buyers who are not serious about moving forward.

 

3.   Risk of stealing important details:

 

People can go on to scam others by creating a fake advert using the specific details of your motorhome, including the V5C or VIN. There’s also a risk attached when prospective buyers come to view your motorhome, as it’s likely that your vehicle is parked at your personal address. These are all privacy details that may be breached at any time.

 

4.   Lower price:

 

It’s common that private sales conclude with lower prices – often much lower than the seller anticipated. This tends to come following a lack of confidence during the sales process. When negotiating, many sellers tend to accept the first offer they receive which is often much lower than the value of their vehicle. To make matters worse, you’ll also have to contend with the fact that many advertising sites take a significant cut of the final sale price.

 

5.   No guarantee your motorhome will sell:

 

Given the advertising fees, which can often be expensive, especially with high value vehicles such as motorhomes, it can be disheartening that at the end of it all a sale isn’t guaranteed.

 

How to sell your motorhome with Continental

 

Given the risks associated with private sales, it’s simply not worth the hassle. If you’re looking to sell your motorhome, we recommend making the most out of one of our two sales services here at Continental to take the stress out of your hands.

 

a)   ‘We Buy Any Motorhome’

 

If you’re looking for a quick sale, our ‘We Buy Any Motorhome’ scheme is a great option. Simply fill in the form and we’ll send you a free quote to buy your motorhome. We’re always on the lookout for all types of motorhome – new, old, low mileage, the list goes on! Don’t have the time to drop off your vehicle at our showroom? No problem! We offer a collection service at a time that best suits you. Get your free quote today for a guaranteed fair price.

 

b)   Our brokerage scheme

 

Have you ever sold a house before? Motorhome brokerage works much in the same way, with a motorhome broker acting as your ‘estate agent.’ Our brokers here at Continental bring in prospective buyers, acting as third-party negotiators between you, as the seller, and prospective buyers.

Though the sale may not be as quick as our ‘We Buy Any Motorhome’ service, using our brokerage gives you the best possible price for your motorhome due to the interest of multiple prospective buyers. It also allows you to take full advantage of our expertise with over 30 years’ experience as motorhome brokers. Get in touch today for more information.

We understand that it may be tempting to sell your vehicle privately, but here at Continental, we offer a hassle-free experience, friendly service and plenty of experience to get you the best price for your motorhome.