Is a Full Service (at my cost), comparable to an Engineers Inspection ? (1 Viewer)

[sweet caroline]

I have been unable to get a site engineer's inspection for a motorhome I want to purchase in HOLT Believe it or not AA or RAC do not to this area ? mmmm

If I paid for a Full Service instead, and then knowing and having the comfort that I am not buying a DUD Motorhome.

Is the Full Service comparable to an inspection please ?

Anyone there to help this single solo traveller, who just wants to get it RIGHT, as all my lives savings is going into this
HELP

 

[Reallyretired]

There may be a knowledgeable funster in your area who could look at it for you. A full service will cover a lot of the mechanical bits but won't look at the domestic services, though a habitation inspection would. Most motorhome dealers could help though there are mobile caravan engineers who can visit you.

 

[bigtwin]

I would think that an MoT inspection would be a decent substitute for an AA/RAC inspection and a lot cheaper than paying for a service.

Ian

 

[Nanniemate]

Not what you want to hear but you already know the answer I'm sure

No, why are you paying for the service before you own it

 

[sweet caroline]

There may be a knowledgeable funster in your area who could look at it for you. A full service will cover a lot of the mechanical bits but won't look at the domestic services, though a habitation inspection would. Most motorhome dealers could help though there are mobile caravan engineers who can visit you.

Thank you, I am having a Habitation Inspector plus new MOT, at my cost, but finding someone in NORFOLK is terrible. So awaiting for a local garage in HOLT, that will service it for me. But really wanted to know is that as good as an Inspection really, Its being bought privately, and that last service was over 3 years ago, as the van has only done 3 k miles.

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[sweet caroline]

I would think that an MoT inspection would be a decent substitute for an AA/RAC inspection and a lot cheaper than paying for a service.

Ian

So getting a New MOT the recent ones expires in November anyway, so you think a ne wMOT would be cheaper and as good ? Sorry 67 and be caught out last year, with another M/H just being very very careful . as its 30k of my life savings

 

[sweet caroline]

So getting a New MOT the recent ones expires in November anyway, so you think a ne wMOT would be cheaper and as good ? Sorry 67 and be caught out last year, with another M/H just being very very careful . as its 30k of my life savings

 

[pappajohn]

3000 miles.... How old is the van?

 

[sweet caroline]

3000 miles.... How old is the van?

Bentley Cobbalt 2011, 80k miles. Not been serviced for 2 years due to lack of mileage only done 2k

 

[sweet caroline]

Bentley Cobbalt 2011, 80k miles. Not been serviced for 2 years due to lack of mileage only done 2k

Beautiful condition though, except for a bit of sun damage due to being in Spain, so plan on getting it Wrapped

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[Nanniemate]

Parked up for a few years in Spain
Think carefully all the seals may have dried out.
Hope you have a better experience

 

[sweet caroline]

Parked up for a few years in Spain
Think carefully all the seals may have dried out.
Hope you have a better experience

That was 5 years ago, it has been in HOLT Norfolk, for 4 years, but the damage had already been done. So present owner has had it but done little mileage really. So having habitation and MOT and Full Service,, so all in all, it will cost me over 1000 pounds, but best that than be in a position that I will loose 30k

 

[Norfolk Nige]

Might be worth talking to these people

Caravan And Motorhome Mechanic Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk

Are you looking for a local caravan and motorhome mechanic near Rackheath, Norwich or Norfolk? We offer repairs servicing and maintenance services to keep your motorhome or caravan in perfect condition.

www.caravanrepairnorfolk.co.uk

 

[sweet caroline]

Might be worth talking to these people

Caravan And Motorhome Mechanic Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk

Are you looking for a local caravan and motorhome mechanic near Rackheath, Norwich or Norfolk? We offer repairs servicing and maintenance services to keep your motorhome or caravan in perfect condition.

www.caravanrepairnorfolk.co.uk

Hi there !

That is so kind of you, ill email them thank you so much caroline

 

[Bessy765]

Look at the mot history to see if any welding or failure repairs etc.

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[Lenny HB]

Beautiful condition though, except for a bit of sun damage due to being in Spain, so plan on getting it Wrapped

If you get it wrapped you may problems with insurance.

 

[sweet caroline]

ive emailed ttonight hank you

 

[sweet caroline]

Look at the mot history to see if any welding or failure repairs etc.

No Adversaries on MOT last year >

 

[sweet caroline]

If you get it wrapped you may problems with insurance.

Why is that please?

 

[ianp]

Not sure where you are in Norfolk but google 'pre purchase vehicle inspection engineers in Norfolk' and loads of prospects come up!
not to sure where your £1000 is going but a service and MOT shouldn't be more than £400-£500 tops assuming no rectifications required.......so is a hab check really £500....wow?

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[Lenny HB]

Why is that please?

Another Funster wrapped his door mirrors and a few other bits when he told his insurers they withdrew cover.

 

[Dutch 68]

I have been unable to get a site engineer's inspection for a motorhome I want to purchase in HOLT Believe it or not AA or RAC do not to this area ? mmmm

If I paid for a Full Service instead, and then knowing and having the comfort that I am not buying a DUD Motorhome.

Is the Full Service comparable to an inspection please ?

Anyone there to help this single solo traveller, who just wants to get it RIGHT, as all my lives savings is going into this
HELP

No not the same at all, don’t take any risks, to many scammers out there , you really need a very competent person and even then if it is mechanical then it can always go wrong, age doesn’t matter, they go wrong at various ages just like people, but at least a competent person will easily recognise bodges

 

[sweet caroline]

Another Funster wrapped his door mirrors and a few other bits when he told his insurers they withdrew cover.

i will enquire before i have it done

 

[sweet caroline]

No not the same at all, don’t take any risks, to many scammers out there , you really need a very competent person and even then if it is mechanical then it can always go wrong, age doesn’t matter, they go wrong at various ages just like people, but at least a competent person will easily recognise bodges

thank you Dutch, it is going into a reputable garage now in Holt, I am purchasing it from Motorhome.depot broker, but have met the owner, so although through ebay. me and 2 male mates, have seen it and driven it and gone through it

 

[Lenny HB]

i will enquire before i have it done

Bear in mind the surface needs to be perfect before wrapping as every imperfection will show. Probably be cheaper to get it sprayed.

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[sweet caroline]

ok keep that in mind, and ask the garage design company, as the stripe decal has cracked in sun, so I am sure that can be sorted it not wrapped

 

[Lenny HB]

ok keep that in mind, and ask the garage design company, as the stripe decal has cracked in sun, so I am sure that can be sorted it not wrapped

A decal is a bit different to wrapping you are only taking the van back to its original state.

 

[DBK]

Is the Full Service comparable to an inspection please ?

No, is the short and succinct answer. A full service could be completed on a vehicle which is falling apart and on its last legs.

That's a bit of a simplification as some parts of the service will include checks for wear but generally these are on simple things which won't be distrous if not done. The only exception I can think of is changing the cam belt (if it has one) on time. If not done you could end up with a wrecked engine. But a service won't pick this up if it hasn't been done. An inspection should.

 

[sweet caroline]

Not sure where you are in Norfolk but google 'pre purchase vehicle inspection engineers in Norfolk' and loads of prospects come up!
not to sure where your £1000 is going but a service and MOT shouldn't be more than £400-£500 tops assuming no rectifications required.......so is a hab check really £500....wow?

Ive spent all day contacting companies and garages, and all the mobile ones are full until October, and no garages around HOLT to it either, so I have done my research and talked, emailed chatted to so many motorhome and caravan dealership, I am pretty fed up with it all. I think the motorhome will go back on the market if I go backend say it will be October, Plus I want to use it during this summer too

 

[sweet caroline]

No, is the short and succinct answer. A full service could be completed on a vehicle which is falling apart and on its last legs.

That's a bit of a simplification as some parts of the service will include checks for wear but generally these are on simple things which won't be distrous if not done. The only exception I can think of is changing the cam belt (if it has one) on time. If not done you could end up with a wrecked engine. But a service won't pick this up if it hasn't been done. An inspection should.

Hi John,
No cambelt on this vehicle I THINK, my male mates stated on inspection? I was more interested in the Habitation, they did under the bonnet boring stuff haha. So are you stating MOT and not Full Service on this vehicle before I buy it ?