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WHY THE HURRY TO PURCHASE A PRE-OWNED MOTORHOME?

Q I’m getting some pressure to buy a used ’van I’ve only viewed once at a specialist dealership. Why is that?

Darren Coombes

A Nick Harding replies…

That’s trickier to answer than it sounds! Your dealer will have a weather eye on the future, when stocks of used ’vans are likely to drop significantly, so might well be doing you a favour in urging you to make a decision.

Demand for used ’vans has been exceptionally high, post-lockdown. It’s more than likely other folk are looking at the same vehicle, too.

Nevertheless, I think you’re being pushed too much here. Give yourself a breather. Step back. At least hold out

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