Motorhome recovery from Santander to UK following breakdown, any recommendations

[MaidinDevon]

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, before being able to quote for a repair.
Kath would have to pay this herself, with no guarantee that it can be fixed
Kath came home in my van, leaving hers there, because she has a family emergency to deal with as well.
It has been an awful experience.
Can anyone recommend a recovery firm, or an idea of what it would cost, to being the van back, on a truck.
If she has to pay loads with no guarantee of su cess, better to pay to get it home to a trustworthy garage.
The van is 2001 Swift Kontiki, 7m, 3.5 ton.

Thanks

Karen

 

[rolosroller]

Might be a long shot try British Expat Forum

Spain - British Expats

Spain - This forum is here to provide advice & guidance to expats living in Spain (and those looking to make the move to Spain) so that they can benefit from the first hand experience of other members. (PS. Don't forget to pass it forward one and all!)

britishexpats.com

Or this one

Spain Expat Forum for Expats Living in Spain

The Spain Expats forum is a dedicated community of people who have moved to Spain, or who are planning to. This is the place for Expats to meet and discuss anything about moving to, & living in, Spain.

www.expatforum.com

 

[IRHP]

Won't help the OP but if my clutch went I would try driving anyway.
I have done this a couple of times once from Derby to Bristol.
It has to be done when the roads are quiet, using main roads or motorways as much as possible.
Start the vehicle in gear, match engine revs with gearbox when changing gear, stay well back from other traffic to avoid unnecessary gear changes. If you have to stop try and do so on a slope so you can bump start...
Might not work on my MH but I would give it a go

Used to not bother with clutch a lot of times in the works van. Maneuvering in a ferry queue and on a ferry would be very difficult.

 

[Baggydave]

Have you got this mechanics contact details please?

Sure. Db auto mechanics.they did a great job. Very quick & professional. My mates van was a 55 plate ducato camper.

 

[pelican]

Sure. Db auto mechanics.they did a great job. Very quick & professional. My mates van was a 55 plate ducato camper.



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Thankyou for reply, I woud appreciate contact details for Db autos please.

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[Onemanandhisdog]

Thankyou for reply, I woud appreciate contact details for Db autos please.

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