Had a soliciting text message pretending to be friendly trying to get me to post on the site. Wasn't born yesterday. If you need to beg for people to post on your site your probably not very good
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Not advertised on the site, but leaving a review as I find theie approach dispicable. My van ia for sale on Ebay and I was sent some random message from a supposed caring viewer telling me ti... See more
We fell for the text after putting van on Gumtree suggesting we advertise on this site. Since then we’ve had numerous enquires all showing interest and then asking for vehicle report to be bought by... See more
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As mentioned by another the site is recommended via an Ebay message. Should have realised then its total rubbish just to get your fee for 10 views in a week. Stay clear. jocox_36 is the Ebay 'user' w... See more
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Marketplace for buying and selling new and used campervans, sold across the UK. Low prices and the best customer service guaranteed.
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Delph New Rd, OL59AS, Manchester, United Kingdom
- 07859482845
- contact@lifewithavan.com
- lifewithavan.com
1.9
Poor
27 reviews
Replied to 72% of negative reviews
Typically replies within 1 month
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They aren't good if they have to beg for posts
Had a soliciting text message pretending to be friendly trying to get me to post on the site. Wasn't born yesterday. If you need to beg for people to post on your site your probably not very good
1 May 2026
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Not advertised on the site
Not advertised on the site, but leaving a review as I find theie approach dispicable.
My van ia for sale on Ebay and I was sent some random message from a supposed caring viewer telling me ti try this site and that i would get the asking price for my van.
It was quite obviously someone associated with this site trolling for buisness and being dishonest in their approach..
11 March 2026
Unprompted review
WARNING to others
We fell for the text after putting van on Gumtree suggesting we advertise on this site.
Since then we’ve had numerous enquires all showing interest and then asking for vehicle report to be bought by us at our cost and sent to them they send a link to these ‘sites’ Please DO NOT, fall for it appears a lot of these vehicle check sites aren’t genuine, double & triple check before doing anything on these vehicle check sites
8 March 2026
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Reply from Life With a Van
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience, however the situation you’ve described is unfortunately a common scam that occurs across many online marketplaces, including Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, eBay and others.
These messages are not sent by us or through our platform, and we have no involvement in those third-party “vehicle report” websites. Scammers often target people who have advertised vehicles online and attempt to move conversations off the original platform, which is exactly what appears to have happened here.
We would never ask sellers to purchase vehicle reports or send links to external services, and any requests like this should be treated as suspicious.
We work hard to maintain a genuine marketplace and encourage users to remain cautious of unsolicited messages from unknown buyers. Given that this activity was carried out by unrelated third parties and not our platform, we would kindly ask that you reconsider the review, as it does not reflect the service we provide.
As with other reviewers received a spam…
As with other reviewers received a spam email masquerading as a potential buyer on my e bay account. Nothing stating who they are. Avoid
4 December 2025
Unprompted review
I feel I have been scammed
I feel I have been scammed. I received an SMS shortly after listing my camper from someone pretending to be a contact. The van community means that I do have random contacts out there who would send me this type of message.
As I was looking for a quick sale, I explored the option and decided to give it a try. The listing attracted less than a third of the footfall of the market leaders and didn't generate a single lead.
I did get a successful sale through Autotrader- don't waste your money on these guys.
Terrible underhanded sales tactics from these guys. I wish I had read the reviews beforehand. Avoid.
2 October 2025
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Reply from Life With a Van
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t get the result you hoped for. We’re a genuine marketplace for campervans and every listing goes live on our site for buyers to see. Sometimes interest depends on the type of camper, pricing, and demand at the time, and while many sellers do get leads, it can take longer for some campervans to attract attention.
We understand your frustration and don’t want you to feel out of pocket. Please contact us directly at contact@lifewithavan.com so we can review your case and arrange a refund.
Receiving the same spam messages as…
Receiving the same spam messages as others. Will stay well away from selling on here if that’s their dishonest approach to attracting customers
2 October 2025
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Reply from Life With a Van
We sometimes use direct messaging to potential buyers and sellers as part of our marketing, but they’re never intended to mislead. All our ads are genuine, and we only ever direct people to our official site where listings are live for buyers to see. We understand direct messages are not for everyone and respect your choice, but we’re proud to be a marketplace helping private campervan sellers connect with buyers.
Another fake message on FB Marketplace
So i ALSO have just received a DM on my facebook market place advert saying - 'Id recommend putting this up on lifewithavan.com, to be honest if this isnt on there for that price it should be an easy sell' This is exactly the same message otheres have been getting according the reviews, so with that type of cold caller marketing i would leave this well alone!
20 September 2025
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Reply from Life With a Van
Thanks for your feedback. We sometimes reach out directly to sellers on platforms like Facebook to let them know about our site, it’s one of the ways we grow awareness as a newer marketplace. The message you received was genuine, not a scam, and the only aim is to highlight another place to advertise to get more exposure for your advert.
We understand that not everyone appreciates direct marketing, and we’ll take your comments on board as we refine how we reach out. What matters most is that we’re a real marketplace, and listings on our site are visible to genuine buyers every day.
Contacted via eBay listing "suggesting"…
Contacted via eBay listing "suggesting" listing with them. Touting for listings does not hold much confidence that you would "definitely" sell with them as suggested
13 August 2025
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Reply from Life With a Van
We sometimes reach out to sellers on platforms like eBay to let them know about Life With A Van, as we’re still growing and many people haven’t heard of us yet. Our messages are an invitation to consider an alternative place to advertise, not a guarantee of a sale. While no marketplace can promise a “definite” sale, our aim is to give sellers more visibility and another route to potential buyers.
Touted for business after seeing my van…
Touted for business after seeing my van elsewhere. Not impressed with this approach
3 August 2025
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Reply from Life With a Van
Hi, thanks for your feedback. Some of our affiliates reach out to campervan sellers to let them know about the platform. It’s not meant to be pushy, just a heads-up that there’s another option for getting your campervan sold. We understand it’s not for everyone and appreciate you sharing your thoughts so we can continue improving.
I was directly messaged by them after…
I was directly messaged by them after an ad I place on eBay. They were touting for business. Very poor business practice.
30 June 2025
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Reply from Life With a Van
Hi, thanks for your feedback. We understand your concern. Some of our affiliates do reach out to campervan sellers to let them know about Life With A Van, but the intention is simply to offer another selling option and never to cause frustration. We’ll continue reviewing how these messages are sent to ensure they’re respectful and appropriate. Appreciate you taking the time to share this.
I was also approached by an anonymous…
I was also approached by an anonymous person saying use this site, my van has been on there for 8 months and not one lead…. not very impressed as have had much interest from gumtree and auto trader but not been lucky so took it off sale for the winter.
20 February 2025
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Reply from Life With a Van
Thanks for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear you didn’t get the results you were hoping for. While some sellers find buyers quickly, it can take longer depending on factors like price, listing quality, and market demand.
lifewithavan.com is a dedicated campervan marketplace, and we continuously work on attracting the right audience. If you’d like, I can review your listing and offer suggestions to improve visibility. Also, we’re always open to feedback, so if there’s anything we can do to improve the platform for sellers like yourself, let us know.
Tried to tout my business via Ebay…
Tried to tout my business via Ebay advising me my van would sell better on there
13 February 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Life With a Van
Thanks for your feedback. Some of our affiliates occasionally reach out to campervan sellers to let them know about the platform. The intention is simply to offer an alternative place to sell, never to pressure or annoy. That said, we understand not everyone appreciates this approach and we’re reviewing how outreach is handled to ensure it’s done respectfully.
Mithering company messaging you when…
Mithering company messaging you when you advertise a campervan elsewhere, trying to get you to advertise on there page..
Unsolicited business contact is illegal but these don't care.
They will probably reply with some waffle like "we’re passionate about connecting buyers and sellers in the campervan community, and sometimes our affiliates may reach out to make people aware of our platform"
But they're well aware of it happening and actively encourage it so are ultimately responsible.
11 November 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Life With a Van
Hi Lee,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you feel this way. At Life with a Van, we’re passionate about connecting buyers and sellers in the campervan community, and sometimes our affiliates may reach out to make people aware of our platform.
We always strive to follow best practices and comply with all regulations. If you believe we’ve fallen short, we’d appreciate the chance to address your concerns directly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@lifewithavan.com so we can look into this further.
We’re committed to improving and value your input. Thank you for helping us grow!
Best regards,
The Life with a Van Team
Selling my van on Ebay got a message by…
Selling my van on Ebay got a message by someone saying advertise on this site and I will sell my van. No mention of cost so I thought it was free. After going to all the trouble to write advert it said £19.99 for one week or more for 2 weeks etc. EBay is £19.99 for one month! I think I was misled thinking it was a seller helping me. I didn't go ahead after reading other reviews. Facebook is free and Ebay is sound especially with classified ad package.
24 August 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Life With a Van
Thank you, Clive! We really appreciate your review and your commitment to helping us create the best possible marketplace for campervans. We'll definitely take your feedback to heart. We agree that platforms like eBay and Facebook are popular choices for selling, but we also recognize that individual sellers can sometimes struggle to compete with businesses selling in bulk. That's precisely why we developed our marketplace—to ensure every seller has a fair chance to get their campervans seen and sold.
thanks for your service guys
thanks for your service guys! Very responsive and really helped with selling my camper :)
15 May 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Life With a Van
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad we could assist you with selling your campervan. It's great to hear that you found our service responsive and helpful. If you ever need anything else in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks for choosing us, and best of luck with your future adventures! 🚐✨
Thought it was a great idea to have a…
Thought it was a great idea to have a marketplace for campervans! Just bought a VW on there last week and all went smoothly. Great site.
11 July 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Life With a Van
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that your purchase of the VW went smoothly and that you enjoyed using our marketplace. It's great to know that our platform is helping people find their perfect campervans. If you ever need anything else or have more feedback, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your new campervan, and thanks again for choosing our site!
Touting for business
Had a similar message from a supposed seller who just happened to message me out of the ‘goodness of his heart’ to say he sold his van on ‘Life in a van’
Also said he’s had a terrible experience on the site I was advertising on
Odd to say the least
Don’t know about anyone else but I rarely trawl selling sites then offer advice on selling as a gesture of good will!
Maybe this guy was genuinely concerned I wasn’t going to sell my vehicle OR maybe I’m just a cynic!
Decide for yourself
17 July 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Life With a Van
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. It sounds like one of our affiliates may have reached out to you. We sometimes have partners who, based on their own experiences, share our marketplace as an option for sellers. While their intention is to help, we understand how it could come across differently. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure that our affiliates communicate more transparently in the future. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out directly. We're here to help!
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