Shield's Top Tips to Buying a New Motorhome

Buying a new motorhome or campervan can be a costly purchase, potentially one of the most expensive items you will ever buy. Shield Total Insurance, one of the UK's leading motorhome insurance specialists has produced a handy hints guide to help you, before you take the plunge to buy your new "home away from home".





Spoilt for choice of motorhome?





Become a regular reader of the main specialist motorhome magazines such as MMM, Practical Motorhome and Which Motorhome to help you keep up to date with leisure industry news, and more importantly, get a general feel for the motorhome market as a whole.





Information is key - do your research





You need to compile a list of items you would like in your dream motorhome, then split it into desirables and essentials. This helps you sort out in your mind what you need and what you would like to have.





It is all about the motorhome layout





Not just for living in, but where do you plan to store the motorhome when not in use - your garage, a driveway or perhaps a secure motorhome storage site?





Where to buy your motorhome





Check the origins and recent history of your motorhome dealer or supplier. How many years have they been trading under their current name? What about their after-sales facilities? Are there any customer testimonials? Are they an authorised network e.g. the Approved Workshop Scheme, etc? Check out their customer toilets - it may give you an idea as to how the dealership views their loyal motorhome customers!





Consider motorhome hire before you buy?





You may be able to find the exact motorhome make and model you are looking for at a specialist motorhome hire company Why not hire before you buy, to see if it meets your buying expectations?





Show common courtesy when making the deal





The better motorhome dealerships know that the purchase of a new motorhome is the start of a long term, "after care" relationship with their customer. However, be suspicious if a motorhome deal; looks too good to be true. Also, make sure not to over stretch yourself financially.





Spend it wisely





The window price is the starting point of any sales negotiation process. Do shop around to get a feel for what constitutes a reasonable price. Remember though, it is unlikely you will be conducting an exact specification "like for like" comparison.





Don't forget the Motorhome Insurance!





You have negotiated hard and sealed the deal. Now is the time to seek a competitive motorhome insurance quote. Make sure to contact a specialist insurance provider, like Shield, that can provide a range of motorhome insurance cover options to suit your individual motorhoming needs.





Why not call Shield today on 01277 243 004 or obtain an online motorhome insurance quote.





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