are we being had? (1 Viewer)

[Sue]

Just re read your post, if its the reversing bleeper your after go down to wheelsbrook at holmfirth or Woodautos on colne road and buy a 12volt bleeper... can't see it costing more than £20, very easy to wire up to one of the reversing lights

that sounds very sensible. have read about can bus wiring ( whatever that is, anything technical and I go brain dead) and believe it makes fitting reverse sensors a skilled persons job, cos it can bugger up the wiring if done wrong? and that is why it would cost £299 to the broken ones replaced.

 

[Peter & Elaine]

Could I suggest BEFORE you give them any more cash
Get a independent engineer to full check over van including a damp check
Could some one recommend a engineer close by

 

[Spidey]

Could I suggest BEFORE you give them any more cash
Get a independent engineer to full check over van including a damp check
Could some one recommend a engineer close by

Really good idea that's what I would do.

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[Sue]

Could I suggest BEFORE you give them any more cash
Get a independent engineer to full check over van including a damp check
Could some one recommend a engineer close by

another really good idea, thanks

 

[Sue]

Can anyone advice where I would find an engineer?

 

[MikeD]

http://www.mobilecaravanengineers.co.uk/find-an-engineer/

I have never used these people so can't recommend them.

I am sure that someone will come up with a personal recommendation in your area soon.

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[Sue]

tha

http://www.mobilecaravanengineers.co.uk/find-an-engineer/

I have never used these people so can't recommend them.

I am sure that someone will come up with a personal recommendation in your area soon.

thanks...i have sent them an e mail

 

[lou020]

Hi Sue, i had a leaflet/card pushed through my letterbox last week from a mobile caravan/MH service engineer.
they were local to us. As usual i thought i'll save that!!! but can't find it now.
I might have put it in the Mh. if i find i'll let you know. also i'm sure there's someone advertising in the MMM mag. i've just had a quick look in the caravan club mag & there's one in there for yorkshire but it's a national no.

 

[lou020]

just found this on yell,, AAautovan at holmfirth 01484 683636 i think these were the ones who posted the leaflet.

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[Sue]

just found this on yell,, AAautovan at holmfirth 01484 683636 i think these were the ones who posted the leaflet.

brilliant.....thank you!

 

[irnbru]

Only for ladies

I bet I'm as good a driver as you, maybe even better.

 

[joncris]

and BEFORE you engage an engineer check the web to see if there are any reviews about them, then decide

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[Sue]

and BEFORE you engage an engineer check the web to see if there are any reviews about them, then decide

is this world full of crooks?

 

[MikeD]

is this world full of crooks?

No - there are lots of nice, trusting people.

But alas the actions of a few do sometimes reach out to a lot of people.

Always do your due diligence via forums like this or the web and hopefully you will never meet the "few".

Remember the dealer you are buying from almost certainly sell a lot of vans that people don't complain about.

 

[joncris]

is this world full of crooks?

Of course not There are many many trustworthy trades people who will go that extra mile to help (I know I've met some) oft quoted is the lovingly referred to 'Eddie No Bits' AND there are also many MH owners who will, as they do here, always try to help.

Don't be dismayed MH'ing is a very enjoyable past time. We use ours every week for BH's consultancy work. This takes us 1st to Hungerford followed by Bristol then home to West Dorset.

When you have your van you'll wonder why you didn't do it before now

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[Peter & Elaine]

don't be put off you may have found a good van that's perfect
just be careful

 

[Sue]

Thanks everyone...
Just heard from Glossop, they have apologised and said that they will fix the sensors!
Good news!

 

[Yorick]

I bet I'm as good a driver as you, maybe even better.

Did you spot the little fishing rod?

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[Sue]

Did you spot the little fishing rod?

sorry, i am confused ( or dumb)

 

[Yorick]

sorry, i am confused ( or dumb)

 

[Sue]

and you have reeled me in...ok, get it

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[Yorick]

and you have reeled me in...ok, get it

I wouldn't dare be so openly sexist with so many lovely ladies on here.

If us boys upset them too much who will do the teas and the tidying up?

 

[robnchris]

The answer to this is simple, "We`ll come and pick the motorhome up when everything is working"

Though I wouldn`t be too impressed with a company that is selling a motorhome with a part that doesn`t work and ask you to pay for it, not the best sales pitch.

 

[joncris]

Thanks everyone...
Just heard from Glossop, they have apologised and said that they will fix the sensors!
Good news!

As suggested still have the van checked by someone other than them and if anymore faults are discovered they can fix them too

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[joncris]

PS they've probably been reading this thread hence their apology

 

[Sue]

The answer to this is simple, "We`ll come and pick the motorhome up when everything is working"

Though I wouldn`t be too impressed with a company that is selling a motorhome with a part that doesn`t work and ask you to pay for it, not the best sales pitch.

agree

 

[Sue]

As suggested still have the van checked by someone other than them and if anymore faults are discovered they can fix them too

definitely will...this really made me think, and realise how it can be easy to loose a lot of money

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[Peter & Elaine]

when you pick up the van and check it over make sure you have all the service history documents and ask them for a copy of their damp check report
I say this from my previous experience with them

 

[joncris]

Also if its been MOT'd at an time and if more than once get them to give you ALL of the certificates as they can tell a story

 

[Mousy]

If they fudge the issue of a damp report, get them to use a meter in the van whilst you watch. We recently sold our van to a dealer, the first thing he did was use a damp meter all over it.

It would appear dealers are very quick to get the damp meter out when they are buying but suddenly damp is "not an issue" when they are selling!

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