Where to go for MOT and Habitation check near Plymouth

[Devongirl]

We bought our used Fiat Ducato Globecar PVC from a dealer many miles away. Our first MOT is due 1st April and I think we probably also need a habitation check. Please can anyone recommend where to do this in the Plymouth area or surrounds. Thank you in advance.

 

[Bessy765]

You could get your mot done at Plymouth city bus, I have been using them since 2006. Fair and unbiased.

 

[franknjan]

Suggest you read this thread on here.

Fined after taking Chausson for hab check & service.​

Hope this helps.

 

[Phill D]

after reading this you may want to think hard about the hab check:-

Fined after taking Chausson for hab check & service

Copied from the Chausson forum. Be very aware, I just collected my 640 from Lowdhams Newark where I took it for habitation check and service yesterday. On the way home to Northampton I was stopped by the Police and explained the reason for my journey. my wife and I were immediately issued...

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[Janine]

after reading this you may want to think hard about the hab check:-

Fined after taking Chausson for hab check & service

Copied from the Chausson forum. Be very aware, I just collected my 640 from Lowdhams Newark where I took it for habitation check and service yesterday. On the way home to Northampton I was stopped by the Police and explained the reason for my journey. my wife and I were immediately issued...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

The MOT isn't due until 1st April - a lot can happen in two months!

I have booked mine in for 4th March because, once we are allowed out to play, there will be a rush to get legal again, I think.

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[Phill D]

The MOT isn't due until 1st April - a lot can happen in two months!

I have booked mine in for 4th March because, once we are allowed out to play, there will be a rush to get legal again, I think.

i had my MOT done 2 weeks ago at local garage, i was just warning the OP about others experience regarding travelling for Habitation service.
the mot may be essential and necessary.

 

[Pausim]

It makes me wonder why Lowdhams is open. Others have closed, I was phoned to have a February appointment cancelled because as a non essential leisure industry they said they had to close their premises.

 

[Devongirl]

Interesting suggestion Bessy, thank you, I’d never have thought of that. I’ll try them. Where do you get your hab check done?

You could get your mot done at Plymouth city bus, I have been using them since 2006. Fair and unbiased.

 

[Devongirl]

Thanks for your other replies. Hopefully restrictions will have eased off by March/April but I will check the rules first.

 

[Trevor Wbm]

With respect, I think anyone anticipating restrictions being lifted before May is setting themselves up for disappointment. That said, would be very happy to be proven wrong.

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[Hare]

We live out at Ivybridge and use caradoc for the habitation side. It’s a mobile service I can vouch for who cover most of the Sth West

 

[m1ke1p]

Transport Repair Garage, Colebrook

 

[125BEER]

Interesting suggestion Bessy, thank you, I’d never have thought of that. I’ll try them. Where do you get your hab check done?

Hi
contact@sbcaravanservices.co.uk
Roborough...nice couple who run it
Plymouth city bus for MOT.

 

[chrisinplymouth]

Recently used RPB Motor Services for MOT. £40 for class 7. Very pleased, good service. They have a viewing area so you can watch. Use Tamar Caravans at Plympton for HAB but they are shut at the moment.

 

[carolyn]

I wonder if any of the mobile approved motorhome people are doing habitation checks. If they do not have any premises to work from and that’s the only way they can run their businesses they might be allowed. Just a thought. They might not be eligible for any grants to be closed again and might go out of business otherwise.

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[Devongirl]

Recently used RPB Motor Services for MOT. £40 for class 7. Very pleased, good service. They have a viewing area so you can watch. Use Tamar Caravans at Plympton for HAB but they are shut at the moment.

Is that at Cattedown Chris?

 

[Devongirl]

also, for those that use Plymouth Citybus, RPB or the one in Colebrook, do you get them to carry out a service of the base vehicle too?

 

[DBK]

We bought our used Fiat Ducato Globecar PVC from a dealer many miles away. Our first MOT is due 1st April and I think we probably also need a habitation check. Please can anyone recommend where to do this in the Plymouth area or surrounds. Thank you in advance.

I use Bill Lomas at Ivybridge for MOTs and servicing for my PVC. Never had a hab check as it's a PVC so damp not an issue

 

[chrisinplymouth]

Is that at Cattedown Chris?

Yes..... they were very business like. I will certainly use them again.

 

[Devongirl]

I use Bill Lomas at Ivybridge for MOTs and servicing for my PVC. Never had a hab check as it's a PVC so damp not an issue

Thank you. Perhaps we don’t need a hab check either, hmmm. I was thinking that a hab check would check the gas and electric safety...

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[Devongirl]

Just been recommended Transport Repair Garage at Woodford by someone I’ve just seen on my dog walk to add to the list. With all your suggestions I am now spoilt for choice. Decisions decisions! Thank you all

 

[Devongirl]

Ah just seen M1ke1p also recommended Transport Repair garage!

 

[m1ke1p]

Thanks Devongirl. Had my MOT with Transport Repair a couple of weeks ago. Can be a little bit of a nightmare trying to park, although they will assist if required.
I bought my MH from Marquis in Lee Mill (Transport Repair do their mechanical work and MOTs) but Marquis themselves can do the Hab check.

 

[125BEER]

Thanks Devongirl. Had my MOT with Transport Repair a couple of weeks ago. Can be a little bit of a nightmare trying to park, although they will assist if required.
I bought my MH from Marquis in Lee Mill (Transport Repair do their mechanical work and MOTs) but Marquis themselves can do the Hab check.

Tis tight parking at Trans repair,ample room at Plymouth citybus...you could get a bus in there....

 

[Ninovan]

It makes me wonder why Lowdhams is open. Others have closed, I was phoned to have a February appointment cancelled because as a non essential leisure industry they said they had to close their premises.

They aren't

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[colyboy]

I understand from our local garage. If you HAVE booked a MOT and even if you are sorned you can drive on the road straight to the MOT garage. Why bother with a Hab test?

 

[Twogirls]

I wonder if any of the mobile approved motorhome people are doing habitation checks. If they do not have any premises to work from and that’s the only way they can run their businesses they might be allowed. Just a thought. They might not be eligible for any grants to be closed again and might go out of business otherwise.

They were definitely working during the previous lockdowns, we used their services last year.

 

[carolyn]

They were definitely working during the previous lockdowns, we used their services last year.

Good to know thanks as our fridge has gone wrong sitting on the drive. It should be under warranty but if time drifts on we might just phone someone and hang the expense. Our first rally/ gathering is April and we don’t want to try to manage without a fridge. We walk past it everyday so noticed lights on the control panel, how odd we thought when it’s all off. Tried resetting it but kept doing it and now it’s dead completely.