Buying a new caravan - Advice/Tips

stu192
stu192 Forum Participant Posts: 19
edited August 2016 in Caravans #1

Hi we are going to the NEC in October and will be placing an order for a new Caravan we have definetly decided on make and Model - Obviousely we want the best deal on the day but can anyone give us any tips or advice to make it as stress free as possible.
also what to look out for and be cautious of thanks

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited August 2016 #2

    Do not go for the "best" deal if the dealer is a long way from home,see if you can get a "local" dealer to give a "match" or nearer ,as it a real pain if you need to get any warranty work done

  • bootneck248
    bootneck248 Forum Participant Posts: 30
    edited August 2016 #3

    Be a bit cheeky ask them to throw in something of your choice. I did, result  I had a solar panel fitted free. It has proved to be an excellent choice,  battery always fully charged. Go for it they can only say no. 

  • Wildwood
    Wildwood Club Member Posts: 3,585 ✭
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    edited August 2016 #4

    Sorry stress free and buying a caravan rarely go hand in hand if you want the best deal. You have to battle just like buying a car although going round a few dealers might be an alternative telling each what they have to beat.

    Buying from a remote dealer though does have its problems if things go wrong and you have to take it back or get into a battle over anything. Local dealers may not want to service or repair it and you must factor in the cost of getting to the selling dealer
    to collect and the time and trouble when comparing prices. 

    I assume you have no trade in as another problem there is they will try and find fault with it and knock the trade in figure down in many cases. If you have one get a damp check before you travel so you know where you stand.

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