Selling up, advice needed

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I am considering selling my van, the dilema i have is, do i do any repairs or do i let the van go, suppose its like when your selling your home, is it best to leave it, obviously i know this will reflect in the price but if i did all the repairs would this add value and would i get my money back, bearing in mind the van is 23 years old, is mechanically sound, has 80K recorded mileage, and lots of things added

things to do

replace back and side window
still get a slight leak in roof but i have put roof paint on some areas and it works so i would complete that
change roof lights,
crack in shower tray
cooker hob not working
Fridge on a go slow
some wood trim round cupboards replaced, these have got knocked over time
crack in front bumper

Thanks
Jen
 
Selling up Jen!! Are you getting another one?

I would get the work done providing it is not too expensive and make it easier to sell. But there is always somebody who would rather pay a cheaper price and do the work themselves.

Might be worth trying a punt on Ebay without the work and see how it goes. You can always re-advertise it later as fully working if it doesn't sell.
 
Dream

Nightmare?, I see you posted this at 5.30,were you awake when you did it?
 
We may be selling our van in the new year and face a similar question.

My own thoughts are that at the age your van is, I would sell it as it is and let the new buyer do any repairs.

Vans of that sort of age tend to reach a certain value and stay there no matter how good or bad they are or what accessories are fitted.

The buyers of these type of vans tend to be first timers and people who want a motorhome as cheap as they can get it and won't mind doing a bit of work to get it usable.

Don't forget that now with the DVLA rule changes, the price of road tax and insurance has to be factored into the purchase price before the new buyer can drive it away.

If you are getting a new van I would save your money and spend it on your new one. :goodluck:
 
I may be selling soon too. I thought it may be a good idea to offer delivery at fuel costs [including return trip] to save prospective buyers the chore of having to tax and insure before collection and you will be sure that the address they want on the V5 is correct.
The vehicle is the sellers responsibility until DVLA change it over. :eek:
 
Firstly, I hope this is just a 'blip' and you actually end up changing your mind, but I understand the reasoning behind your decision (and was close to making the same decision a few months ago myself).

If you don't change your mind, I would suggest that considering the age of your van which has a reflection on the maximum price you are likely to get, personally I would think you would be better off selling 'as it is'. Anyone looking at the van with a view to buying will understand that they can't expect it to be in perfect condition. Maybe even wanting a 'project to work on'.
 
kimbowbill said:
I am considering selling my van, the dilema i have is, do i do any repairs or do i let the van go, suppose its like when your selling your home, is it best to leave it, obviously i know this will reflect in the price but if i did all the repairs would this add value and would i get my money back, bearing in mind the van is 23 years old, is mechanically sound, has 80K recorded mileage, and lots of things added

things to do

replace back and side window
still get a slight leak in roof but i have put roof paint on some areas and it works so i would complete that
change roof lights,
crack in shower tray
cooker hob not working
Fridge on a go slow
some wood trim round cupboards replaced, these have got knocked over time
crack in front bumper

Thanks
Jen
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I personally think its not worth spending a lot of money on an old vehicle. The bills go on and on especially At mot time .It's a hard choice to make. It is down to your own to personal choice and financial situation. And how much you use your. Van. Their are people that would get a lot of satisfaction keeping an old van going but it is not hobby for us all.
 
It may make it easier to sell, but what you may spend, you may not recover pro rata , thats my experience anyway ....far better getting a 12 month ticket on it

Channa
 
Polar Bear said:
The vehicle is the sellers responsibility until DVLA change it over. :eek:
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But so long as you got their details to the best of your ability, got them to sign/date the V5 then any offences after exchange are the buyers responsibility, as long as you send the V5 off asap, I checked this with DVLA recently when selling our car and land rover as the landy had no tax,test or insurance. One thing, I would also make a record of the time as well as the date when they sign and then they cannot argue the point if there is a problem.

Jen I do hope you get another van, the meets wont be the same without you, or Henry.:lol-061: but if I was buying the best thing for me would be a long MOT, not too bothered about repairs to be done.
 
Apart from the expense of putting these things in order do you want the hassle of it at this time of year with the weather we can expect.
 
I ditto most of the comments... I doubt you will get the extra back, when you pay for any repairs. A MOT would be important to me though, if I was buying. :)
 
Don't put your heart and soul into it, the next owner is unlikely to be worried.

I recommend focussing on MOT and servicing, spend a moderate amount on any cracks and leaks, do a bit of tarting up like valeting inside, then sell it on to someone to use as is, or as a blank canvas to renovate as and how they see fit. A quick sale with minimal hassle is much better than sinking a lot of money and then holding out for a buyer that wants the van the way you have done it up.
 
Sell ya van, then the house, then the kids....Keep the pooches, buy a new van and see the world.!

jt
 
Some great responses, thank you, its given me some food for thought, the MOT goes without saying, i really would do that first.

I don't know about the DVLA rule changes, what's that all about then?

seems like a few are selling up.

I won't be getting another one, unfortunately, i'm not getting the use out of her anymore, but i do worry that i will regret it, its a massive decision for me, i have wild camped for many many years, its getting more and more hassle now, and the thoughts of going on a campsite really makes me shudder.

JT, that's a great idea, however, i don't own my house, my kids have left home so i can't sell them :lol-061:
 
kimbowbill said:
Some great responses, thank you, its given me some food for thought, the MOT goes without saying, i really would do that first.

I don't know about the DVLA rule changes, what's that all about then?

seems like a few are selling up.

I won't be getting another one, unfortunately, i'm not getting the use out of her anymore, but i do worry that i will regret it, its a massive decision for me, i have wild camped for many many years, its getting more and more hassle now, and the thoughts of going on a campsite really makes me shudder.

JT, that's a great idea, however, i don't own my house, my kids have left home so i can't sell them :lol-061:
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When you sell the van any unused road tax will be refunded to you on transfer. You can't pass it on to the new keeper as before.

If it's SORN then don't worry about it.
Make sure you get the V5 [log book] filled in. You are required to and it's beat for you to send it off yourself.
Good luck with the sale.
 
Polar Bear said:
When you sell the van any unused road tax will be refunded to you on transfer. You can't pass it on to the new keeper as before.

If it's SORN then don't worry about it.
Make sure you get the V5 [log book] filled in. You are required to and it's beat for you to send it off yourself.
Good luck with the sale.
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You still have to apply for the refund just like if you were cashing it in in the past
 
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