NEWS AND INFORMATION
From time to time we may have some news, hints or tips or even special offers which we think may be of interest to yourselves.
Keep checking back to this page, you never know there may be something to save you money!
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AUTOVAN SERVICES Ltd
TEL :01202 848414
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Autovan Services Ltd
32 Canford Bottom
Wimborne
Dorset BH21 2HD
32 Canford Bottom
Wimborne
Dorset BH21 2HD
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Jan 2009
Annual Servicing
At Autovan we believe passionately that you MUST maintain the annual checks of your caravan or motorhome because we see all too often the expensive results of our customers failing to have the vehicle checked EVERY 12 months.
I know that times are difficult now and many will be tempted to take a chance and not have the service carried out this year - particularly if the warranty no longer applies.
Therefore we have looked at ways that we can encourage you to consider that saving money this year on the annual inspection may have a disastrous affect on your pocket next year
All servicing costs have been frozen for this year at last years prices.
The prices are;
Twin axle caravan £ 199.00
Single axle caravan £ 180.00
Coachbuilt Motorhome £ 155.00
Van Conversion £115.00
IS YOUR VAN OUT OF WARRANTY?
If your vehicle is no longer covered by the manufacturers warranty then we have introduced the SILVER level of inspection which will still check the important points such as the brakes and undergear, road lights, electrical and gas systems and appliances and the full damp check.
THE SILVER CHECK COSTS are:
Twin axle caravan £ 159.00
Single axle caravan £ 140.00
Coachbuilt Motorhome £ 120.00
Van conversion £ 95.00
All of the costs are inclusive of vat at the current rate.
We do not check items such as furniture catches and locks, windows and catches etc as they are not safety or important features relating to the long term integrity and safety of the vehicle.
SPREAD THE COST
We are introducing a PAYMENT PLAN so that you can spread the costs of the inspection
Watch this space for further details or ask Maureen when you ring to book the annual inspection.
I have seen this week the results of a caravan not being checked regularly because it is now out of warranty.
The caravan is now 6 years old and is generally is very good condition but it has not been checked for 2 years- and so saved the owner say upto £ 400.0 .
Damp has affected the complete rear end and part of the side panels of the van and could now cost up to £ 3000.00 to repair.
Please don't let this happen to you.
2009 - IS THIS THE YEAR OF THE UK CARAVAN HOLIDAY
There are many indications that this year is going to be the year that there will be many holidays being taken in the UK and there will be an influx of people sampling the fun of a caravan and motorhome holiday.
The Caravan Club has reported that 2008 was a record year with nearly 55,000 households joining the Club and 1311 families joining in December 2008!!
Advanced bookings for the 2009 season are up 40 % on 2008 .
Many of the local sites have reported that their bookings are up already on last years .
What I hope is that with many new people trying caravans and motorhomes- for the first time perhaps - they will not buy a van that is cheap but ends up costing them a fortune because of damp etc.
If you know someone who is thinking of buying then PLEASE tell them about the importance of checking that there is regular service history and if possible see the completed damp reports .
These should be fully completed with numbers all over the report and should all be less than 15-20% moisture.
A report that states that " no damp found " is not satisfactory.
Don't forget that you cannot see the effects of damp until its too late- and you certainly cannot allways smell damp.
We will be happy to carry out a basic pre purchase inspection for £ 50.00 within the local area and will carry out a visual inspection of the body and a damp check .
If you are going to buy a vehicle and the dealer or private owner will not allow this then you know that you should WALK AWAY.
Annual Servicing
At Autovan we believe passionately that you MUST maintain the annual checks of your caravan or motorhome because we see all too often the expensive results of our customers failing to have the vehicle checked EVERY 12 months.
I know that times are difficult now and many will be tempted to take a chance and not have the service carried out this year - particularly if the warranty no longer applies.
Therefore we have looked at ways that we can encourage you to consider that saving money this year on the annual inspection may have a disastrous affect on your pocket next year
All servicing costs have been frozen for this year at last years prices.
The prices are;
Twin axle caravan £ 199.00
Single axle caravan £ 180.00
Coachbuilt Motorhome £ 155.00
Van Conversion £115.00
IS YOUR VAN OUT OF WARRANTY?
If your vehicle is no longer covered by the manufacturers warranty then we have introduced the SILVER level of inspection which will still check the important points such as the brakes and undergear, road lights, electrical and gas systems and appliances and the full damp check.
THE SILVER CHECK COSTS are:
Twin axle caravan £ 159.00
Single axle caravan £ 140.00
Coachbuilt Motorhome £ 120.00
Van conversion £ 95.00
All of the costs are inclusive of vat at the current rate.
We do not check items such as furniture catches and locks, windows and catches etc as they are not safety or important features relating to the long term integrity and safety of the vehicle.
SPREAD THE COST
We are introducing a PAYMENT PLAN so that you can spread the costs of the inspection
Watch this space for further details or ask Maureen when you ring to book the annual inspection.
I have seen this week the results of a caravan not being checked regularly because it is now out of warranty.
The caravan is now 6 years old and is generally is very good condition but it has not been checked for 2 years- and so saved the owner say upto £ 400.0 .
Damp has affected the complete rear end and part of the side panels of the van and could now cost up to £ 3000.00 to repair.
Please don't let this happen to you.
2009 - IS THIS THE YEAR OF THE UK CARAVAN HOLIDAY
There are many indications that this year is going to be the year that there will be many holidays being taken in the UK and there will be an influx of people sampling the fun of a caravan and motorhome holiday.
The Caravan Club has reported that 2008 was a record year with nearly 55,000 households joining the Club and 1311 families joining in December 2008!!
Advanced bookings for the 2009 season are up 40 % on 2008 .
Many of the local sites have reported that their bookings are up already on last years .
What I hope is that with many new people trying caravans and motorhomes- for the first time perhaps - they will not buy a van that is cheap but ends up costing them a fortune because of damp etc.
If you know someone who is thinking of buying then PLEASE tell them about the importance of checking that there is regular service history and if possible see the completed damp reports .
These should be fully completed with numbers all over the report and should all be less than 15-20% moisture.
A report that states that " no damp found " is not satisfactory.
Don't forget that you cannot see the effects of damp until its too late- and you certainly cannot allways smell damp.
We will be happy to carry out a basic pre purchase inspection for £ 50.00 within the local area and will carry out a visual inspection of the body and a damp check .
If you are going to buy a vehicle and the dealer or private owner will not allow this then you know that you should WALK AWAY.
Feb 2009
Easter is on it's way.
Easter is on its way, don't leave it until the last minute to check your van before your break. At least two weeks before you go on any break go to your van and get every thing going to make sure everything works.
There is nothing worse than getting your van out the night before your trip and finding your heater or fridge Etc. Does not work.
Here at AutoVan Services we would try to get you on your way but under such short notice, we may not be able to help.
Think ahead to avoid a spoilt break.
Easter is on it's way.
Easter is on its way, don't leave it until the last minute to check your van before your break. At least two weeks before you go on any break go to your van and get every thing going to make sure everything works.
There is nothing worse than getting your van out the night before your trip and finding your heater or fridge Etc. Does not work.
Here at AutoVan Services we would try to get you on your way but under such short notice, we may not be able to help.
Think ahead to avoid a spoilt break.
Sept 2009
Shepton Mallet show 2009
Shepton Mallet show 2009
As usual we shall be attending the show and this year if you want to give us a visit
we shall be on pitch Q8, we will be happy to see you.
As well as other products on offer, we will be selling our DriveRite Semi Air suspention kits at a special show price, so if you've been thinking about Air Suspension now is a good time to buy.
Show dates
Fri 11th Sept
Sat 12th Sept
Sunday 13th Sept
we shall be on pitch Q8, we will be happy to see you.
As well as other products on offer, we will be selling our DriveRite Semi Air suspention kits at a special show price, so if you've been thinking about Air Suspension now is a good time to buy.
Show dates
Fri 11th Sept
Sat 12th Sept
Sunday 13th Sept
Sept 2009
Shepton Mallet show 2009
update
Shepton Mallet show 2009
update
This years event was a great success and we had some fine weather to complement the show.
All at Autovan Services would like to thank everyone who paid us a visit and we hope we were able to help you, be it with advice or a bargain buy.
We have posted a few pictures in the Gallery section of this site.
The first person out of the show pictures to come in our shop can have a £10.00 discount!
Is it you?
All at Autovan Services would like to thank everyone who paid us a visit and we hope we were able to help you, be it with advice or a bargain buy.
We have posted a few pictures in the Gallery section of this site.
The first person out of the show pictures to come in our shop can have a £10.00 discount!
Is it you?
Sept 2009
£15 off Fridge service
October 2009
It's that time of year again, when we must drain down our Caravans an Motor homes
to protect them from the dreaded frost. All to often, when the frosty weather hits, we see vans that have had the water systems damaged due to the owner not having drained down their water.
It's all to easy to look out of your window and see the sun shining and forget how much colder the mornings are getting.
If you need help or advice with draining down your systems please get in touch and we will be happy to help.
to protect them from the dreaded frost. All to often, when the frosty weather hits, we see vans that have had the water systems damaged due to the owner not having drained down their water.
It's all to easy to look out of your window and see the sun shining and forget how much colder the mornings are getting.
If you need help or advice with draining down your systems please get in touch and we will be happy to help.
December 2009
Christmas is almost upon us and we would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy new year!
We will be shutting down for the Christmas period from Tuesday the 22nd December until Monday the 4th of January 2010.
May we tank all of you for your support throughout 2009 and we hope to see you in the new year.
We will be shutting down for the Christmas period from Tuesday the 22nd December until Monday the 4th of January 2010.
May we tank all of you for your support throughout 2009 and we hope to see you in the new year.