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Caravans: buy & sell responsibly with Auto Trader
Learn more about the features we're introducing to help you buy and sell responsibly at this time.
To help you do more of your research and caravan buying from your own home, we’re introducing new features to Auto Trader adverts.
You’ll now be able to see if a retailer offers home services, such as home delivery and live video viewing. You’ll also be able to see the COVID-19 safety measures they have in place to help keep you safe.
You’ll now be able to see if a retailer offers home services, such as home delivery and live video viewing. You’ll also be able to see the COVID-19 safety measures they have in place to help keep you safe.
- Home delivery
- Live video viewing
- COVID-19 safety measures
Introducing contact-free home services
Research and shop for your next caravan from the comfort of your home with home delivery and live video viewing services.
Home delivery
Caravans advertised with ‘Home delivery’ mean you can get it delivered to your address - no need to leave the house!
By adding your postcode, you’ll be able to see instantly if the dealership offers delivery to your area. Note that some dealerships may offer this service for free, others may charge an additional fee.
By adding your postcode, you’ll be able to see instantly if the dealership offers delivery to your area. Note that some dealerships may offer this service for free, others may charge an additional fee.
Live video viewing
You’re now able to book a video viewing and vehicle walk-around to replace a dealership visit.
Adverts with ‘Live video viewing’ enable you to book a time with the seller to get a live video walkaround of the vehicle. You’ll be able to ask questions and go in for a closer look - just like you would in person!
Adverts with ‘Live video viewing’ enable you to book a time with the seller to get a live video walkaround of the vehicle. You’ll be able to ask questions and go in for a closer look - just like you would in person!
Visiting a dealership
To help you shop responsibly dealerships have introduced a range of COVID-19 safety measures which they’re highlighting on their adverts following the latest government advice.
This may include but isn’t limited to:
This may include but isn’t limited to:
- click and collect services
- operating by appointment only
- the use of PPE
Check the advert for more details or contact the seller to find out more.
Your questions answered
1. Is now a good time to buy a caravan?
Government guidance has clarified you can currently buy vehicles and arrange home delivery or outdoor customer collection in England.
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are following guidance from their devolved governments, so always check the latest government guidelines for what is possible.
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are following guidance from their devolved governments, so always check the latest government guidelines for what is possible.
2. Are the new ad features for home services and COVID-19 safety measures available across the UK?
Currently, Government guidance on home delivery and customer collection applies to England, with Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland following guidance from their devolved governments.
Our home services and COVID-19 safety measures ad features are now available across Auto Trader adverts for cars, bikes, vans and caravans and motorhomes.
Our home services and COVID-19 safety measures ad features are now available across Auto Trader adverts for cars, bikes, vans and caravans and motorhomes.
3. Can I sell a caravan right now?
If you’re looking to sell your old caravan, you can still list it on Auto Trader. Now maybe a good time as people start to think about holidaying safely in the UK later in the year, but you should expect demand to vary whilst restrictions are still in place. You can upload your caravan advert in just three simple steps.
If you do decide to sell your caravan, remember to clean and disinfect it. Although this can’t guarantee to remove all risks, it shows you’re taking a responsible approach. Looking after each other is vital right now, so if you can’t properly disinfect your caravan properly, consider delaying selling it until you can.
If you do decide to sell your caravan, remember to clean and disinfect it. Although this can’t guarantee to remove all risks, it shows you’re taking a responsible approach. Looking after each other is vital right now, so if you can’t properly disinfect your caravan properly, consider delaying selling it until you can.
This article represents Auto Trader’s opinions and interpretation of the current situation and does not necessarily reflect the latest government guidance and advice. Please always consult the latest government guidance and advice before taking any decision based on this article.