300 euro to have a van checked out?

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300 euro to have a van checked out?

· Posted: 26.01.2013 · #1

Hi, I have been speaking to a couple of motorhome companies re getting a used motorhome checked out. I am told that it is best to take the van in and have a habitation 200 euro and mechanics 100 euro test done. Out of the 12 that one particular dealer did last year 8 people did not purchase! Oh Lord this is getting harder and harder. I suppose I am better to go ahead and pay the money and have it done properly.

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Re: 300 euro to have a van checked out?

· Posted: 26.01.2013 · #2

Sounds very expensive but at least it will give you peace of mind.

Just remember if you don't go for the vehicle in question it will cost another €300 to check the next one.
Be very sure you plan to buy it if gets the all clear.

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· Posted: 30.01.2013 · #3

Did not purchase that motorhome. Even though we had checked it out ourselves we got a damp meter and there was quite a bit of dampness -so back to our search

In fairness to the seller I don't think he knew it was this bad. Thankfully had not forked out the cash for a full check. Have learned alot from this experience.

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· Posted: 30.01.2013 · #4

Don't give up hope the right one will come along

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Re: 300 euro to have a van checked out?

· Posted: 30.01.2013 · #5

Quote by mmi1

Did not purchase that motorhome. Even though we had checked it out ourselves we got a damp meter and there was quite a bit of dampness -so back to our search

In fairness to the seller I don't think he knew it was this bad. Thankfully had not forked out the cash for a full check. Have learned alot from this experience.

Thats a pity. Good job on checking it thoroughly! Keep the faith!

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· Posted: 30.01.2013 · #6

Very wise indeed. Just shows everyone that by doing a little to helping yourself and asking plenty of questions can save a lot of money which is what you have done, by saving the 300 euro fee and the thought of spending your money on a vehicle that was not going to give you any peace of mind.Very well done MMi1

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· Posted: 31.01.2013 · #7

Thank you everyone for your helpful comments. The secret is, of course, to view the campervan without 4 small children in tow!! Which is what we did the first time.......Anyway we are back into the search again and still hope to make it to France in June.

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