Buy a Motorhome FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions When Buying a Motorhome
Q) I am not a UK citizen, can I purchase a motorhome or campervan?
A) Yes, you can purchase a motorhome, campervan or caravan, car etc. The registration document will show you as the registered keeper, you will need a UK address, this can be a friend, relative, or if you are one of our customers you can use our address.
Q) Do I need to obtain a UK driving licence to drive a motor home?
A) Provided your full licence or international driving permit remains valid, you may drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and with up to eight passenger seats. You will be able to drive your new motor home for up to 12 months from the date of coming to GB.
Q) Can I obtain motorhome insurance even though I am not a UK citizen?
A) It is possible to obtain insurance to drive a car, motorhome, or campervan in the UK and Europe. Some insurance companies will offer insurance from 15 days to 12 months. Insurance is more difficult to obtain for visitors over 70, but we currently know of a company that will cover visitors up to 74 years of age. Motor home insurance is subject to a full proposal please contact us for details of insurance brokers.
Q) Which motorhome should I choose for driving in Europe; left or right hand drive?
A) It is a matter of choice, choose whatever you feel happier to drive, we can supply both left and right hand drive models. For trips in the UK only we would suggest right hand drive.
Q) Can you wild camp in the UK and Europe?
A) Wild camping in the UK is difficult, although small limited facility campsites are easy to find. In Europe several schemes exist, such as France Passion (staying on vineyards), also Europe has a lot of “Aires” (0ver 1600 in France alone), these are areas for motorhomes only and are often in superb locations, often free or at a very low cost.
Q Should I rent or use your sale and buy back scheme?
A) If you are planning a trip of at least 10 weeks you should save a fair bit of money! The longer your trip the cheaper our scheme will be. Our scheme is also flexible if you want to extend your trip, or store it for a second or third trip?
Q) What will I need to bring?
A) Our motorhomes come with all the basic essentials, so you will need clothes, personal items, food drink and bedding. We can supply either new or clean bedding at a very low cost, ask for details.
Q) I do not see a suitable motorhome in your current stock list?
A) Our stock does change frequently especially in early spring if you would like a certain layout, make or size please ask us, we will try to help where we can!
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Now in its 7th year, and popular with Australian, American and New Zealand visitors, as well as UK customers! Sale & Buy-Back can be a lot cheaper than equivalent motorhome hire charges, see our SALE AND BUY BACK web page or ask us for details. Caravans
Quality used caravans, our range includes budget 2-berth first Caravans and near-new family 6-berth models, with many sizes and prices in between. A Black Horse Finance Approved Dealer, we also take part exchanges of cars, caravans, motorcycles, motorhomes, or campers.
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