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Bought a motorhome for SEK 600,000 – broke down after an hour

05.05.2026 03:00 1 min 1 source
News55 SWE

A resident of Eslöv municipality purchased a used motorhome from a dealer in Västerås last December. According to the buyer, the vehicle was supposed to be freshly serviced and faultless, but problems began during the drive home. When accelerating, the motorhome lost power and the engine started over-revving. The seller denied any issues. An authorized workshop later found multiple technical faults related to engine control and drivetrain, as well as damage to the exhaust system and diesel particulate filter. Frozen water was also found in a pump, indicating the vehicle was not properly winterized. The buyer is seeking to void the purchase; the case is being reviewed by the ARN.

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Bought a motorhome for SEK 600,000 – broke down after an hour

05.05.2026 News55 SWE

🇸🇪 Sweden — fuel prices

Updated: 13.06.2026

Diesel

$2.13 /l

SEK20.16 · €1.84/l

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Petrol

$1.87 /l

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98 of 134

pricier than 72% of countries

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