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05/7/2006 at 7:42pm
 Location: Sheffield
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any thoughts/advice on using a mobile service for the caravan--we thought we would at least be able to see what is actually being done-a local one advertizes he does insurance work too so perhapes he should be OK--advice & recomendation for Sheffield area welcome Lilian


05/7/2006 at 8:13pm
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I see no problem providing it is OK with any warranties you may have, check first.



05/7/2006 at 8:52pm
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We went over to a mobile man & he was excellent. The first time he came our van was in its 5th year. It had been serviced by the supplying dealer for three years to keep in line with warranty requirements & by a mate of a mate in its fourth. The mobile man told us that in his opinion, our van had NEVER had a proper service. He was on it for over three hours to make sure all was well.

I guess we'll be restricted to dealer servicing for the warranty period on our new van which is due to be delivered here in 2 weeks. But, I'm considering asking him to have a look round it as well to ensure it's in order.

Obviously there's good & bad everywhere & I'm pleased we've found this man, I certainly intend keeping my space in his book & in answer to your question, yes the good ones are first class & get my vote every time. However, I can't tell you anyone in your area.

BB 



05/7/2006 at 9:36pm
 Location: Lancashire
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hi found this at york

MOBILE CARAVAN REPAIRS AND SERVICE

AT HOME OR ON SITE

cassette toilets/240vmains/hotwater/fires/fridges/insurance estimates/dampwork/accessories fitted/

DAVID A PEARSON

23 burn estate.huntington,york.YO32 9PZ.TEL..01904 765927/MOBILE 07774 873824.



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05/7/2006 at 10:00pm
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You usually find mobile guys are to good to employ and therefore can offer a better and of course cheaper service than main dealers, however there is bound to be a few that are frankly un-employable!! so you need to be wary and get recommendations.

Many of these lads are fully accredited with the NCC and Insurance companies so in fact can do warranty work from new, only the Swift group seem to be out of step on this.



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05/7/2006 at 10:09pm
 Location: nottingham
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I use a great mobile servicer.He doesn't cost the earth,and very reliable.If any body wants his No.let me know.He goes far and wide.



06/7/2006 at 7:39am
 Location: Nottingham
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Lilyjoy, yes please its always worth knowing.

thanks

Robin



06/7/2006 at 10:03am
 Location: Derbyshire
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Simon from Derby, is excellent 07901 820528


06/7/2006 at 12:36pm
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Can anyone recommend a good mobile servicer down our way, Bristol/Bath/Somerset? Thanks

 



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06/7/2006 at 10:15pm
 Location: Southwest
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Quote: Originally posted by mark+sherry on 06/7/2006

Can anyone recommend a good mobile servicer down our way, Bristol/Bath/Somerset? Thanks

 


We use a chap from Bristol Mark & Sherry, he's first class, If you email me Tristar110366452 at aol.com  I'll reply with his contact details. I don't know if he'd want me putting his details on the web.

BB 



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06/7/2006 at 11:22pm
 Location: nottingham
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Quote: Originally posted by julie2711 on 06/7/2006
Simon from Derby, is excellent 07901 820528
You beat me to it.He is a really nice chap.Can't sing his praises enough.He'll be here on Wed.He's done alot of work on my van,he won't rip you off and he knows what he's talking about.


07/7/2006 at 7:09am
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My van was regularly serviced by the previous owners at the dealers apparently. Now Ive just found out the gas clip was illegal, good service eh.

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Organised people are just too lazy to look for things.


10/2/2009 at 4:50pm
 Location: Aberdeen
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Does anyone know of a Mobile service engineer in or around Edinburgh. I am planning to take the van down to edinburgh next week for a few days and it would be great if I could have it serviced whilst there. i am not sure if CC will allow but I will check if I could arrange someone to come and service whilst i was on edinburgh CC site
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10/2/2009 at 7:03pm
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As ever with this subject, as long as the workshop is on this list: Approved Workshop Nearest you Then they can service ANY CARAVAN and MAINTAIN YOUR WARRANTY.

For further Information about the Approved Workshop Scheme
Read Here

So, The only choice that you have to make is whether you drag your van all the way to a dealer, not see the work being done and then pay through the nose. Or you get the Mobile Fitter to come to you so you don't have to turn out and waster diesel, you can watch the work being carried out and then save money as most Mobile's charge far less than the dealers - Tough choice really !

Post last edited on 10/02/2009 19:17:12

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We have Approved Mobile Workshop Status



10/2/2009 at 7:35pm
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We had ours done by the dealers for the 1st 2 years and paid £180, had the hassle of dropping off and picking up. Last year we used a chap based in Sc**thorpe his website is www.caravanchris.co.uk.
He covers a wide area and is held in high regard, we have used and had no complaints.




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