Me and my SO are flying on Monday to your beautiful country to drive around in a campervan for 3 months. We booked 3 great walks, and are super excited to check out your nature, culture, wines and dines.

I am a little bit anxious to buying a campervan though. Like, what if takes weeks to find a good one? What if we find a good one after some days which breaks down a few days afterwards? You know, standard stuff.

If any of you have any tips for buying a used 2-birth campervan around Auckland, I'd love you forever. Is it better to go to a dealer, or get one from Trademe or Facebook? Should we wait a few days to get the AA pre-purchase check? Which dealers are good or infamously bad?

Thanks!

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[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If you buy from a dealer, you don't need a pre purchase inspection, we have some pretty strong protections for consumers in that regard. Buying from a private seller is a different story, definitely get a comprehensive inspection done then.

[–] i_am_a_cardboard_box@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Thanks, that's very good to know!

[–] RegalPotoo@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Make sure whoever you are dealing with is an "LMVD" - licenced motor vehicle dealer