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I want to get my van serviced before the winter. Is it better to go to a campervan specialist or just use a regular garage. Does anyone know of any reliable (and not too pricey) campervan specialists in Sussex?

Thanks

Hi,

You will need to go to an "ordinary" garage for the mechanical servicing of the base vehicle, and to a motorhome/caravan specialist for servicing and checking the onboard equipment that forms the motorhome conversion - the gas, electrics, and other equipment that has nothing to do with an unconverted vehicle - known as the habitation service.  (And the garage that carries out the VW servicing will have to be one that can accommodate vans, of course -not all car servicing garages can, because of the extra height.)  Sorry I can't recommend anywhere in Sussex though.  When I had a VW camper the mechanical servicing was done by my local garage but it was an elevating roof model and they can't take high tops or coach builts.  As for the habitation work, I used a place near Chichester - this one, click - but to be honest I wasn't very impressed even though they are CC approved.  (Nowadays I go "abroad" into Hampshire!)

Quote: Originally posted by sibrig on 13/8/2007

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As for the habitation work, I used a place near Chichester - this one, click - but to be honest I wasn't very impressed even though they are CC approved.  (Nowadays I go "abroad" into Hampshire!)

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