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Quote: Originally posted by TVD36 on 05/9/2011

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Even if your broken down vehicle is transported back to Uk you'll still have to pay to have it repaired when it arrives home, so why not have it repaired in Europe in the first place ?

Quote: Originally posted by Berriow on 07/9/2011

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Even if your broken down vehicle is transported back to Uk you'll still have to pay to have it repaired when it arrives home, so why not have it repaired in Europe in the first place ?

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GOOD points Tentz

Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 07/9/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by Berriow on 07/9/2011

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Even if your broken down vehicle is transported back to Uk you'll still have to pay to have it repaired when it arrives home, so why not have it repaired in Europe in the first place ?

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You obviously are well heeled Berriow so let me explain how the other half live. If you own an old motorhome or campervan on a limited budget you do need to become something of a home mechanic.

You also will become well versed in obtaining cheap spare parts, you will come 'know of' people who will fit your breakers yard sourced spare parts cheaply at your home etc. Example a friend with an old VW camper had is alternator fail. His local garage offered to fit a new one for £300. I replaced the brushes for him in 10mins, cost £5. The alternator was ok for the following 3yrs he owned the van.

All clear now?

This is why one needs to be careful of breakdown ins. with an old vehicle. Example, an owner of a 70s VWs camper suffered a major engine failure in southern France. It had dropped a valve. A mechanic used to working on VW aircooled can fix this even at commercial rates for a few £100s but a good amateur mechanic can fix it for far less working on his own driveway. Not really a job that can be done at the roadside tho.

However the breakdown truck transported the broke down camper to the nearest VW main agents who offered to fit a new engine for around £5000. As far as the breakdown insurance were concerned the problem was solved & would not transport the van back to the UK.

In the end with the help of the VW 'community' both in the UK & France the owner found a VW aircooled friendly workshop who got him rolling for a few £100. It is a good example of how an old vehicle owner can come unstuck with continental breakdown cover.

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Quote: Originally posted by Berriow on 07/9/2011

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Tentz. I am surprised.

Post last edited on 07/09/2011 16:41:31

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