The red flags
- A price well below market value, with pressure to pay a deposit quickly.
- The seller cannot meet at the address on the V5C, or wants to deliver.
- The VIN on the vehicle does not match the V5C, or looks tampered with.
- No service history, no habitation certificate, and vague answers.
- Payment demanded by bank transfer with no chance to inspect first.
Never pay before you check
Do not send a deposit for a motorhome you have not seen. Verify identity in person, run a history check for stolen, finance and write-off, and only then agree a sale.
Check a motorhome before you buy
Enter the registration for a free summary. Full history check £4.99.
Added 15 September 2026. Sellers are targeted as well as buyers: best way to sell a motorhome covers the V5C precautions GOV.UK recommends and the fees each selling route charges. More in the motorhome and caravan FAQ.