RV Consignment Basic Information You Should Know

By Debra Richardson


RVs or recreational vehicles are what you called automobiles with home amenities and living space with different region having various variations. They normally include bathroom, kitchen and sleeping facilities but others have more features like dining room, hot tub and vanity closet. These are used generally for vacations, mobile offices, traveling permanent homes and camping.

But some owners can not use them as much as they want because their schedules are busy and every year, it sits in storage unused. Maintenance and storage fees could add up and can annually cost you more. Another option is getting an RV consignment Abbotsford BC which allows a company to sell for you your vehicle while owning it still.

You will turn your RV over to a company which will handle all appointments, phone and financing and get a percentage when it has been sold. This benefits those that lives in rural areas with no time for advertisements or showings. Dealership companies like these have more market and foot traffic meaning your vehicle gets more exposure to potential buyers.

Dealership offer three months usually as consignment period and their fees vary with the example of paying a fixed percentage to them. Or you would make with the dealer an agreement of your target sale price which the extra from the final amount is taken as commission depending on how much it was sold. Extra services are offered sometimes like detailing and tune ups with appropriate fees.

Consignment insurance differs with the one you currently have because some insurers do not cover vehicles when they are with insurers. Most companies though have security features such as cameras or gated access though anything can happen. It may get damaged due to fire or when test driving it and not having them insured makes the repair bill your responsibility.

The advantages of consigning your RV includes letting others handle the inquiries, advertising and showing to potential buyers. Other than more exposure, buyers that need financing can be considered since dealers manage this sale aspect. They also try to sell your automobile fast which differs when you do it yourself and have no motivation to market it well.

Disadvantages include though paying them commission that is a big drawback because all that money can be yours when you do the selling. There are additional expenses for the extra services like cleaning, preparation and consignment insurance. Selling it somewhere else is not permitted because a contract would be signed and personal use in not possible either.

When finding a good dealership, carefully check their terms such as the way they will be charging you of their service and the contract duration for this. What other services they offer and any additional fees that needs paying like when you want to cancel. Check how aggressive they are in marking and what other customers have said regarding them.

After you have chosen, research first what the market price is then determine your selling price. Clean your vehicle, do light maintenance then check if mechanical repairs would be needed and let your usual shop work on it. Dealerships may charge you higher for this compared to others.




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