Recovery from France back to UK help please

[Ven]

Hi all,

Please could someone remind me which company was used and recommended fairly recently to bring a van back from France (I think it was france) to the UK after breaking down?

I’ve searched and searched and cannot find the original thread. We think it might have been someone in Portsmouth but not 100% sure.

TIA

 

[Oscar]

Hi Ven

We used Crouch's recovery last September from Dreux to Portsmouth 1st class service - our contact was Derek on 07813 622544

Good Luck

 

[pappajohn]

Using the search button enter "recovery" then in the drop down it's #4

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[Ven]

Using the search button enter "recovery" then in the drop down it's #4

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Thank you - I have reread that entire thread but thought there was another company not mentioned.

Of course that could be a false memory

 

[yodeli]

May be if you use my posts? (I would think it was sometime in between october and december) you might find him. I can't recall his name.

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[MaidinDevon]

Hi Ven

My friends van was recovered earlier this month.
There is a thread I started, looking for advice. There were some recommendations given.

I dont recall the name of the company she used, but can get it for you if needed. She broke down just outside Santander. The clutch failed.
Repatriation was £3k plus vat, but that included a £500 discount, because they managed yo get 2 motorhomes on the low loader.

Sorry to hear this is needed.

Karen

 

[MaidinDevon]

Motorhome recovery from Santander to UK following breakdown, any recommendations

This was the thread title.

 

[canopus]

Is it your van Ven or your dads.?

 

[rb62]

Thank you - I have reread that entire thread but thought there was another company not mentioned.

Of course that could be a false memory

Yes it is there

Hi

We broke down in Malaga last year and our van was towed to Granada. We didn't know if the breakdown cover would repatriate vehicle. The best quote I got to repatriate our 7 mtr Hymer from Granada to Dartford was with a Company in Warrington. They quoted £4590.

Contact details are.
Julie White
+447881013325
+34952937656

our breakdown cover eventually came through and when I asked for all the costs to he broken down. The recovery cost £5237. They recovered as it would have taken a garage too long to look at. Garage in Granada quoted a month for diagnosis. Our return crossing was booked for 3 weeks later.

 

[tonka]

Motorhome recovery from Santander to UK following breakdown, any recommendations

This was the thread title.

Motorhome recovery from Santander to UK following breakdown, any recommendations

Hi Unfortunately, the clutch went, and the breakdown service won't recover to the UK. They insist on knowing how much the cost of repair is in Spain, before considering which is most cost effective. The garage have said they want 10 hours labour, paid upfront, to take out the gearbox...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

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[Ven]

Is it your van Ven or your dads.?

It’s dad’s van unfortunately. He broke down on 7th April and it’s dragged in on since then. He’s just trying to weigh up his options now.

 

[bobandjanie]

Red Sonja had a problem in Spain and spoke to a recovery company that she was going to use but didn't need them in the end. Bob.

 

[canopus]

It’s dad’s van unfortunately. He broke down on 7th April and it’s dragged in on since then. He’s just trying to weigh up his options now.

Sorry to hear that guys. Hope you get him sorted soon.

 

[gus-lopez]

It’s dad’s van unfortunately. He broke down on 7th April and it’s dragged in on since then. He’s just trying to weigh up his options now.

Sorry to hear that.I can't believe that they haven't found the problem yet?. Wouldn't the breakdown company recover it if nothing is getting done in France yest?

 

[Littlewheels]

There are always frieght companies looking for loads.
Try these , no commitment put you location and your required destination and receive quote

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[Red Sonja]

Hi Ven

Firstly when we broke down in Spain we contacted Derek at Crouch. He quoted us £11k plus vat for recovery from Granada. Warrington shipping Co quoted us £4,590 inc vat. They were exceedingly helpful. Our insurance eventually repatriated us.

Try contacting Julie White
+447881013325 info@carshipping2spain.com

I would think they deal with France as well.
Sonja

 

[Ven]

Sorry to hear that.I can't believe that they haven't found the problem yet?. Wouldn't the breakdown company recover it if nothing is getting done in France yest?

Unfortunately they won’t even talk about it until they know what’s wrong and how much it is going to cost apparently?!

 

[MaidinDevon]

Sorry to hear this. My friend had exactly the same difficulty. That's why she decided to just bite the bullet and get it home. Particularly as it is an old van, and not worth a great deal. They were talking about potential write off, and her paying up front for the garage to quote.
All very stressful.

 

[Jenben]

Really sorry to read this update Ven , I was hoping he would be able to get sorted but it has really dragged on.

 

[gus-lopez]

Unfortunately they won’t even talk about it until they know what’s wrong and how much it is going to cost apparently?!

It must be costing them plenty in hotel bills?

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[Pilote87]

Hi Ven

There is an English language monthly mag in these parts and I remembered seeing an advert in the latest issue.

Watson European move vehicles +44 (0) 1522 569 099 email enquiry@watsoneuropean.co.uk

John

 

[VXman]

It must be costing them plenty in hotel bills?

Many companies have a limit to the number of days or the cost of stuff like hotels/hire cars.

 

[Ven]

It must be costing them plenty in hotel bills?

Many companies have a limit to the number of days or the cost of stuff like hotels/hire cars.

That does appear to be the case, hence looking at all the options.

Thanks for the information all.