If you are in the fortunate position of being able to consider buying a new campervan then you may wish to take into account the pros and cons of such a purchase before committing your monies. Below we provide some of those pros and cons: –
Pros
Maintenance – if you are buying a new campervan then it is much less likely to require a lot of money spending on it in repairs. It will possibly come with warranty cover lasting say 3 years that in itself is a huge benefit and provides peace of mind. It is also unlikely that a new campervan is going to break down.
New Features – your new campervan is likely to come with a lot more new features than a 15-year-old used campervan. For instance, it may have a sat nav and a better heating system and air-conditioning. A new campervan may be more comfortable both in terms of interior and road handling.
Customise – if you are thinking of buying a new campervan then you may well be given a choice of colours and a range of features that can be purchased as optional extras.
Fuel Efficiency – A new campervan may be more fuel-efficient than a 20-year-old campervan thus saving you money.
Cons
Price – this is probably the most noticeable difference as a new campervan is almost certainly going to cost more to buy than a used one.
Depreciation – when buying a new campervan the value of it depreciates significantly at quite a rapid pace. So, if you are only thinking of having a campervan for a couple of years then perhaps a used one may be a better option or perhaps just hire a campervan as and when needed.
Cost of Insurance – It is quite possible that the cost of insuring a brand new campervan is going to be more expensive than insuring a second-hand campervan but do consider getting a number of quotes.
If you have decided to buy a new campervan then you will be pleased to read that there are many places you can purchase one. Needless to say, the Internet is a great place to start your search. Once you have sourced a number to look at you can go and inspect and test drive them before making your choice. Let us hope that it is not too long before you are enjoying your first trip away in your new campervan whether that is somewhere in the UK or perhaps further afield somewhere in Europe.
You will also need campervan insurance so why not get in contact with us and we will help you obtain a competitive quote without any obligation.
