European Motorhome Suppliers

For direct import to NZ or European use before shipping

We are intermediaries - not dealers. We work for you.

We don't sell motorhomes - but we can help you find the model of your choice at the best possible price, organise it's tax-free purchase in the UK and arrange it's export and shipping to New Zealand. We are service providers - "Intermediaries" - and we work for you, acting on your behalf and with your interests as our only concern. The transaction is totally transparent - you are invoiced by the supplier and pay them directly, you don't pay us for the vehicle. This means you can see where your money goes and who gets what. For our efforts we simply charge a separate pre-agreed fee. This fee varies depending on what you wish us to do. Contact us to discuss your particular requirements and we'll give you an obligation free quote. Our fee is charged in two stages as the transaction progresses. The first payment of 50% is due when the vehicle is paid for in the UK and becomes yours, the remaining 50% is due when the vehicle is in New Zealand and compliance is completed. Our buying power means that even with our fee you're still likely to pay less in total than if you simply purchased the vehicle directly yourself - and you'll have a lot less worry!

A substantial purchase like this from the other side of the world should only be made through known and trustworthy sources. We have built relationships with several long established and reliable motorhome suppliers in the UK. Because we're independent we can shop around to source your chosen model at the best possible price. Our independence also means we can source many makes and models. We have no vested interest in any particular marque and we won't try to influence you to buy one type ahead of another. 

When only the best will do - Hymer of Germany.

Using it in Europe?

If you wish to collect your vehicle in the UK we can have it in a "ready to go" condition awaiting your collection. In some circumstances we can even have you met at the airport on your arrival. Our aim is to make your purchase as pleasant as possible.

If you're heading for continental Europe take a look at our section about Euro Travel. 

If you've toured Europe and you're ready for home...

If your trip is complete we'll organise the vehicle's preparation and shipping back to New Zealand using specialist shippers. On arrival in New Zealand we'll take the vehicle through the Land Transport compliance procedure and we can register it and deliver it to you if you wish.

How long does it take?

From the time you leave your motorhome in the UK we can generally have it in New Zealand and on the road in eight to twelve weeks, dependent mainly on compliance requirements on arrival.

Kentucky Camp

Rear Wheel Drive & Twin Wheels

on many models

What's the saving?

If this is done correctly, with tax concessions you’re likely to save 15% to 25% on the retail price of an equivalent model new in New Zealand. On a $150,000 vehicle that's a lot of money!

You could do it all yourself...

It’s true that you could organise all this yourself but there's a surprising amount of time involved. Even for us, with our established connections and knowledge of the system there are many hours of paperwork, many phone calls and faxes, and lots of emails to ensure it all goes smoothly.

For example, there’s the paperwork to avoid British VAT. Before shipping you may have to find a place to have the vehicle steam cleaned, source a reliable shipping agent, organise Bills of Lading etc. 

Is it FOB or CFR on the ship? 

Where’s the best place to insure it whilst in transit? 

What do you need for customs and MAF clearance when it arrives in NZ?

Is it best to use a Customs agent - do you know where to find one who's reasonable?

If you've decided to go to Europe to use the vehicle you'll be doing all this whilst you’re 12,000 miles from home, travelling around and difficult to contact.

And this is just the beginning, you haven’t even started with the complications of NZ certification. Motor homes are classified as modified vehicles and attract special attention from the Land Transport Authority. Recent rule changes have made motorhome importation and certification much more complex than it was even quite recently. You'll need specification sheets from both the base vehicle manufacturer and the motorhome builder. If the chassis was made by a third party, such the German company AL-KO you'll need specifications from them too. Some of these documents may not be in English and will need authorised translations. It can all get very stressfull!

We can look after all this for you.

We can access most European makes.

Just one error in this complex procedure could cost you many times our fee

A word about imported motorhome compliance in New Zealand...
Compliance is becoming more and more complex. It doesn't matter that the company that built your vehicle builds ten thousand a year to European standards - the LTSA will still consider it to be a "Low Volume Vehicle" and require it be inspected by a specialist engineer. This procedure differs depending on the maximum gross weight. Vehicle specifications are constantly changing and occassionally NZ requirements are out of line with European standards. Sometimes with minor modification this can be easily rectified - sometimes it can be extremely expensive. Obviously it's wise to avoid models requiring extensive alteration. Compliance has become a minefield of complex requirements. If you're thinking of going it alone we strongly recommend you do your homework very carefully in this area. Make sure you choose a vehicle which requires only minor modification for New Zealand compliance.

What about used motorhomes?

We can access used vehicles, but because of the tax concessions enjoyed only on a new motorhome purchased in the UK and exported from the EC buying 'nearly new' can be more expensive than new. Generally, only vehicles older than about three years are cheaper than new but there are a lot of variables and there's no hard and fast rule. Talk to us if you wish to consider used vehicles. We have access to a large range including Hymer.

Telephone or email us and we’ll have a look at your plans. We can discuss the best way to approach everything to suit your personal requirements. We pride ourselves in giving an individual service. Once you've arrived at a decision about the make and model you require we’ll get back to you with a reasonably accurate costing which can be finalised when you confirm your order.

We look forward to being of service, and hope you’ll allow us to help.

 
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step… (Lao-tzu)

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