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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a Motorhome Qualification Scheme in the UK to give customers confidence when buying a converted Volkswagen campervan, with the market soaring in 2020. The qualification is designed to ensure that high standards are followed by aftermarket converters and represents some of the highest standards in the industry, requiring converters to meet National or European Type Approval, pass the stringent National Caravan Council standards, have a three-year trading history, register on the Body Builder Database, and provide a minimum of £5 million liability insurance.

VW Commercial Vehicles has launched this qualification in response to the surge of interest in campervans, claiming more than 200,000 customers have already started configuring their dream VW California or Grand California vans in 2020. 

Nick Axtell, specialist sales manager for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “As the number one manufacturer of campervans, we have a duty of care to our customers to drive better industry standards across the sector, especially at a time of huge growth. The scheme recognises the converters who have made an investment in developing and selling conversions based on our products, while giving customers peace of mind when it comes to the safety and quality of any product with a Volkswagen badge on the front.”

In addition, converters are committed to offering the same warranty to match the base vehicle, giving customers clarity on one term to cover maintenance of the entire vehicle. Converters who meet all the standards required by the scheme will receive official certification to use on their website and products, giving customers confidence when purchasing.