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PersonDusty090
22/10/2015 at 2:44pm
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We are considering buying a campervan however before we start looking I would like to know if the insurance/road tax is expensive. We both drive the Mrs is 53 and I am 65 years old. Any advice will be much appreciated.


Personpepe63
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Hi.

Not "campervan" , nor insurance specifically, but someone else raised a similar question re: Motorhome running costs, some of the responses will/may be relevant.  

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=12&TopicID=331798&PagePosition=1


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PersonDusty090
22/10/2015 at 3:50pm
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Hi and many thanks for the reply.


Personmotorhomeguy
22/10/2015 at 7:07pm
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Hi As most motorhomes and are based on a light goods vehicles they are taxed as such (£230 i think for our transit base) insurance will depend on how much you use it. I think the average motorhome mileage is about 4000 miles per year and you can get specialist deals.

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PersonDusty090
22/10/2015 at 7:12pm
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Thanks for the info it is very much appreciated.


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Personlisterdiesel
22/10/2015 at 9:30pm
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If you go over 3.5 tonnes it gets cheaper, PHGV is £165 for our Mercedes 614D.

Peter


PersonDusty090
22/10/2015 at 10:16pm
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Thanks for that Peter. Advice is much appreciated.   We shall consider our options over the next month or so.

Dusty


PersonCapt Lightning
23/10/2015 at 9:25am
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Do not go near 'over 50s' policies.
Some insurance companies are obscenely expensive. They seem to think that if you're over 50, you're automatically rolling in cash and spend your life touring the south of France.

However, I get my insurance through the CC and pay around £160 pa fully comp, protected NCB for myself and OH.
Tax is £230 for most vans.

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I'm tired of reality, so I'm off to look for a good fantasy.


PersonDusty090
23/10/2015 at 10:19am
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Hi,

Thanks for that I have been told in the past that if your retired or just retired (They always ask for your D.O.B first) they will treat you as you have said.

Also been told to watch out if I go to a dealer they will also "try it on". There again some say keep away from Fleabay.

Its all a challenge!    


PersonIna
23/10/2015 at 5:39pm
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At 65 most if not all insurance companies will charge more, we know, as my OH has reached that age and that's what we've found. Apparently though, when you get to 70, it's the same again but worse (so I'm told!).

Try Comfort Insurance, they really are reasonable.

As for buying the campervan, I don't think I'd buy off Ebay; you need to go to different dealers to see what's out there and you need to try a few out. A big dealer will have a good selection to look round. Also, you do get warranty when buying from a dealer, which varies in length according to the vehicle.

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PersonDusty090
23/10/2015 at 6:09pm
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Once again many thanks for all the good advice you guys have given. Will let you all know how we get on.



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