Caravan Motorhome Horse Box & Trailer servicing

We are now able to offer our customers a service and repair facility of all makes and types of caravan and trailers, providing genuine parts in our workshop based in Witney, West Oxfordshire.

Enjoy the convenience of easy on-site parking when dropping off or collecting your caravan or trailer combined with competitive pricing and satisfaction guaranteed. 

Our trained and qualified mechanic will undertake a full service of your caravan or trailer and provide a detailed report and quotation before undertaking any further works. 

Why not give us a try and book a slot below.

Our Trailer & Horse Box visual inspection is undertaken by a qualified and highly experience mechanic who has been working in the motor trade for over 25 years. Our services can be either undertaken at our Workshop in Witney or at your trailer location (extra charges apply for off-site inspections). 

Our visual inspection will include the following: 

• Tire inspection 
• Brake & brake line inspection
• Electrical inspection
• Chassis inspection
• Hitch inspection
• Bodywork inspection
• Full written estimated quotation for required works

 Up to 1 hour Visual Inspection Rate (our premises) - £75.00

Call Out up to 1 hour Visual Inspection : £100.00 per hour within 10 mile radius

(All prices exclude VAT)

Where a Quotation is given for future works required to a trailer, we will endeavour to offer both options for genuine and aftermarket parts and we will not undertake any works or ordering of parts against a quotation until we have received written acceptance of the quotation from the customer in advance. 

Our labour element of our Quotation is an estimate only and the customer will be advised should we find that the quoted labour hours increase once the trailer is hoisted and inspected in detail. 

Payment Terms - Full payment upon completion of works

We can offer credit facilities upon request and upon relevant approval of financial checks. 

A basic service can cover around 60 individual jobs and will take approximately four hours.

In general, the following areas should be covered (this isn’t a definitive list):

• Chassis and running gear: Includes the coupling head area, corner steady lubrication, tyre checks (including the spare wheel), brake adjustment, underneath the caravan and the jockey wheel.
• Electrical systems: All internal lights and external lights are assessed to see if there are any faults. Sockets are tested using a loop check, which sends a signal down to verify that it is wired correctly. Also included in the checks are fridge operation, consumer unit, TV socket, electric hob, the microwave oven, the battery and anything else that requires electricity. A Residual Current Device (RCD) check involves making sure the RCD trips within a set time. In addition, the Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) and fuses are checked to ensure they are correct for the appliances in the vehicle.
• Gas systems: A manometer checks for leaks in the gas supply system. All gas appliances, such as the oven, fridge, heating system and water heater, are turned on in order to check that they are working properly. All vents will be checked to see if they are clear. Then all appliances are turned off at the gas isolator taps. The Flame Failure Device (FFD) should then cut in, meaning that the check has passed. The CO (carbon monoxide) Room Test requires all gas appliances to be turned on. At the same time, a Flue Gas Analyser runs for a minimum of 15 minutes with all doors and windows closed.
• Water systems: All taps are individually checked for leaks and the waste water outlet is observed for blockages. The toilet is inspected to ensure that the valve seal is well lubricated and the battery-operated flush is working.
• Bodywork: All doors, windows and blinds are assessed for smooth operation. General observations are made of the entire bodywork and this includes a visual inspection of the roof. A damp check is carried out around the inside of the caravan. If the reading on the damp meter is between 0-15%, then there are no concerns. However, if the reading is between 15-20%, then it will require further investigation and a re-check within a three-month period. If the reading is more than 20% then immediate attention is required because this highlights an area of water ingress. The service technician should give you a Damp Report at the same time the service is carried out.
• Ventilation:
• The roof lights are opened and closed to ensure that they operate properly, and all fixed vents checked for obstructions.
• Fire & safety:
• The smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector are tested and checked to make sure their replace date hasn’t passed. If you carry a fire extinguisher, the expiry date will be checked and if you carry a fire blanket, then the housing unit is checked to ensure that it is secure.
   

It is important to establish what is not included in a basic service, because some workshops or technicians may not include the damp test.

The following would require an additional payment:

• In-depth service of individual appliances, such as the fridge
• Motor mover
• Solar panel
• Air conditioning

 With all the modern appliances found in caravans, it is more important than ever to have a regular service to ensure everything is in good working order and that your tourer is safe to use on the road, as well as being habitable for you and your guests. 

Hourly Rate - £60.00 per hour

Call Out : £100.00 

(All prices exclude VAT)

Where a Quotation is given for future works required to a Caravan, we will endeavour to offer both options for genuine and aftermarket parts and we will not undertake any works or ordering of parts against a quotation until we have received written acceptance of the quotation from the customer in advance. 

Where a caravan is stored with us for over a period greater than 7 days from point of completion (or where payment for works has not been made in full) of works by our mechanic and the customer having been in formed in writing by us that the works are complete; a daily rate of £10 per day will be charged extra to our quotation for storage costs. 

Payment Terms - Full payment upon completion of works

We can offer credit facilities upon request and upon relevant approval of financial checks. 

There are important reasons to have regular habitations checks

• Safety - to protect your family and loved ones

• Identify problems early - catching a problem early will prevent a quick fix turning into a costly repair

• Warranty - to avoid invalidating your warranty

• Maintaining value - a history of habitation checks and maintenance will enhance the value and saleability of your motorhome or caravan

Habitation checks entail a thorough inspection of the habitation area of your motorhome or caravan. 

The inspection is carried out by a specialist motorhome and caravan engineer. It follows a set procedure and highly detailed inspection plan. It covers dangers such as fire risk, ventilation and gas systems as well as problem areas like damp, water systems, electrical systems and bodywork. You receive a full report afterwards with observations of problems identified and action required.

Hourly Rate - £60.00 per hour

Call Out : £100.00 

(All prices are not subject to VAT)

Where a Quotation is given for future works required to a Motorhome, we will endeavour to offer both options for genuine and aftermarket parts and we will not undertake any works or ordering of parts against a quotation until we have received written acceptance of the quotation from the customer in advance. 

Where a Motorhome is stored with us for over a period greater than 7 days from point of completion (or where payment for works has not been made in full) of works by our mechanic and the customer having been in formed in writing by us that the works are complete; a daily rate of £10 per day will be charged extra to our quotation for storage costs. 

Payment Terms - Full payment upon completion of works

We can offer credit facilities upon request and upon relevant approval of financial checks.