Caravan Show bargain or not?

Debbie Phillips
Debbie Phillips Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited September 2016 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

Hi, we are looking to purchase a new awning and was wondering if its worth waiting for the caravan show at the NEC. Do you actually save anything from buying there?

Thanks in advance for replies.

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  • Fysherman
    Fysherman Forum Participant Posts: 1,570
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    edited September 2016 #2

    When I bought my last caravan and awning I went to my local dealer and told him that we were going to buy a caravan and awning, we were going to the show to negotiate for a fantastic price, and would he like to assist us in avoiding the drive to Birmingham.

    We did a deal on the spot but I knew exactly what I wanted and how much I wanted to pay by doing extensive research around several dealers to see what they would do for me.

    Then the local dealer beat the lot of them. Remember saving a few quid and something goes wrong (not much on an awning admittedly) then it's a pain to have to go to a dealer many miles away.

  • Wildwood
    Wildwood Club Member Posts: 3,582 ✭
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    edited September 2016 #3

    Given the cost of an Wning then most dealers have room to move. Probably worth checking prices for the one you want and presenting them to your local dealer if he is more expensive. 

  • Fozzie
    Fozzie Club Member Posts: 550 ✭
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    edited September 2016 #4

    I already had recieved an offer from my nearest dealer before the show,so had that offer to fall back on,however at the NEC a motor mover was included from the manufacturers and an improved offer on the original was made.

    I did not know about the motor mover offer before the show.

    The deal was finalised when the £220 alko wheel lock was part of the deal.

  • Richard12
    Richard12 Forum Participant Posts: 112
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    edited September 2016 #5

    Debbie, Did you know that this weekend is the Romsey caravan & motorhome show, you might pick up a deal there.

  • crusader
    crusader Forum Participant Posts: 299
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    edited September 2016 #6

    We visited a dealer before the last nec show and not only got £2k off the list price but we had the choice of the Lunar show offer (a motor mover) or what we wanted a roof mounted 150w solar panel plus the price difference against the two products
    not to mention the generous px allowance. Now thats what i call a good deal

    Paul

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