Looking for some advice,

Purchased a new vanmaster in December, phoned up today to sort out some niggles.

Sorry sir the administrators are in The question is does that now mean my warranty is Invalid

If bought out is the new company obliged to honour the existing warrantys I think I know the answer to these questions just hoping somebody can give me a bit of advice of where I stand legally

Thanks in advance.

Mark

D3 HSE gone and missed.
RRS with all the trimmings, Now. Now gone Orkney grey SDV6 HSE with body style kit contrast stitch ebony leather, privacy, black piano, 22" Lowenharts for summer, 20" with Leon LTZ for winter.
Here 110 black edition defender.

Sorry to hear that, but administration is a good thing in this case at the moment the administrator should honour any warranty. Going forward they are obviously hopeful of a sale of the business as a going concern in which case the new purchaser should also honour the warranty. Did you buy it direct or through a dealer if a dealer then they should honour the warranty. Good luck

It was bought direct from vanmaster, I,m trying to get get in touch with administrator to get clarification, hopefully all is not lost it would be a shame for the marque to disappear, we went with this make after having a nightmare with the likes of Swift just hope somebody can take it on as a going concern

Thanks 1JBS Now gone Orkney grey SDV6 HSE with body style kit contrast stitch ebony leather, privacy, black piano, 22" Lowenharts for summer, 20" with Leon LTZ for winter.
Here 110 black edition defender.

Only experience I have had of warrentee and administrators is when HMV went t**s up. Told me to send headphones back to manufacturer as they weren't in a position to help. But I'm fairly certain guarantee dies with the company legally speaking. 2x TDV6. SE and HSE. Both returned to sender with issues👀
TDV8 Sport HSE...... Gone. Loved it but it didn't love me!!
Now rolling in MY10 Fullfat TDV8 Vogue. Slammed it to go round corners🙈
Cruising daily #56 mph in a Volvo V8. 😱
Lots of other toys in the cupboard...😜

Sadly you just become another unsecured creditor - although you might not have a value - as anything wrong with the caravan will be covered by no one, all you can do is claim for any repairs etc and then unsecured creditor.

Best bet is to find a local independant who can sort any problems out but you will have to pay - often those that advertise in caravan club magazine are quite good.

Sorry

An official statement has been issued by the administrators:


Vanmaster Ltd statement 30.04.13
James Sleight and Geoffrey Martin of Geoffrey Martin & Co have been appointed as joint administrators of Vanmaster Ltd, which operates under the trading styles of Vanmaster Caravans and Bentley Motorhomes. The company employed 20 people on two sites in Wigan. All staff have been made redundant as ongoing production is not possible.


James Sleight, partner at Geoffrey Martin & Co, said: “The business entered administration due to a drop in orders and supplier issues which affected production. We are hopeful that a buyer can be found, as we believe that either or both businesses could be complimentary to existing manufacturers or retailers.”


Tim Downs, who represents Geoffrey Martin & Co, told MMM that anyone with outstanding deposits and orders, or with questions about warranties and servicing, should contact Geoffrey Martin & Co on 0113 244 5141. Paul

L405 Loire Blue
Swift Conqueror 645
Abarth 500c

Thanks pjb

Spoke to the administrator today, basically as you say, on a list without any chance of work being completed due to work ceasing etc.

Ah we'll looks like its a DIY job for most things apart from the yearly servicing  Now gone Orkney grey SDV6 HSE with body style kit contrast stitch ebony leather, privacy, black piano, 22" Lowenharts for summer, 20" with Leon LTZ for winter.
Here 110 black edition defender.

Rud - I posted your Vanmaster issue on Caravan Talk where I am a member hoping to get some feedback for you and they have removed it and advised me we are not allowed to discuss this on the forum

I can not believe a caravan forum would ban this topic - disgusted  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

That's terrible, under what grounds would they want to censor it

This is the reply I received when I asked for clarification from the admin team

Admin: PM from another forum removed by request of other forum admin

This post has been edited by the site administration team

I was removing this myself but you beat me to it  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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Thanks muddywheels

Unfortunately I think I know the predicament I'm now in and it's not looking good after all the crap I've had with swift Before I bought this I could have done without this crap

Unless the new company coming in honour the warranty which I don't think they will. Then it's every man for himself

As for the caravan community, since I upgraded its as if I've grown two heads, but that's what most folk think who don't tow the old tin sheds so should be used to it now.

Lets see what happens

Regards
 Now gone Orkney grey SDV6 HSE with body style kit contrast stitch ebony leather, privacy, black piano, 22" Lowenharts for summer, 20" with Leon LTZ for winter.
Here 110 black edition defender.

I got caught when MG/Rover went under having just bought a new TF with cash that became worthless overnight and started going wrong

Since then I always finance even if I pay it back shortly after in the hope I have more protection under the consumer credit act - if you borrowed any of the money or paid deposit with a credit card you could have some protection  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

What have they got to hide? Censoring their responses on here now

The company has gone into administration and they are putting a ban on it been discussed by those effected

Disgusting

I have been asked to remove the response from caravan talk I posted on here now

Oh the joys of free speech  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I'd be interested to find out what legal right they have to prevent a topically discussion on how those who have spent a few thousand pounds on a vanmaster and now find themselves out in the cold on their warranty

Those who are "watching" maybe could enlighten us

Maybe those effected could set up their own website to disscuss and vito any suggestion to remove free speach

A post from the caravan forum for Rud

Quote:

It appears that the recently gone into administration, a UK caravan manufacturer has been bought and is set to start production next week from the premises previously occupied by a UK caravan manufacturer.
Having spoke today with the administrators for a UK caravan manufacturer, it is likely that only pennies will be paid out to creditors, once the have agreed the terms of claims against them. It is also said by the administrator that many of the original employees will be retained.
Whilst this is good news for the workers and a UK caravan manufacturer owners who will be able to get parts etc in the future it is little comfort to those who have suffered losses.

Here's hoping the new owners meet the required level of standards that would be reasonably expected in production and customer services.
Good luck to the new owners and may there investment be fruitfully.