Tourneo MOT & Service nr Guildford, Surrey

[nicktarling]

Hi, I have a privately run (not a taxi) 2009 Tourneo 8 seater minibus (low roof, swb) & would like to find a decent garage that will MOT & service it.

I live in Guildford, Surrey & used to use Grays Truck & Van until they stopped servicing Transits (they now only really do Iveco trucks).

Has anyone got any recommendations? I have used a local car servicing garage, but on a couple of occasions they have struggled to diagnose some issues I've had, so I'm looking for somewhere that 'gets' vans. I don't mind travelling outside Guildford, so Surrey or Hampshire should be okay.

Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Nick.

[ake]

How far is Ruislip from you?
That's where vantuner is, and he 'gets' Transits
He put a 200ps 5 pot in his swb 330

[B44dam]

Hi pal
I work at Ashley mot and service center in Hersham, would gladly mot and service your van...

[RustWidow]

Ake, ruislip is a nightmare journey from Surrey lol

[jonochap]

Ake, ruislip is a nightmare journey from Surrey lol

In my experience...anywhere is a nightmare journey once surrey is involved!

[RustWidow]

You're just biased against Surrey lol

[nicktarling]

Thanks all. Yes, Surrey IS a nightmare to get to Ruislip, but Hersham is do-able I think. Thanks B44dam. Will give you a shout when I need to. Service/MOT not due until March, but like I said, if I need anything looking at I'll give you a shout.

[ake]

What about Kent? How far away is that? Tim is another top Transit man

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[Altransit]

What about Kent? How far away is that? Tim is another top Transit man

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Darn sarf, it's not so much the distance involved, it's how many traffic jams are on the chosen route

[RustWidow]

So true al lol

[RustWidow]

Ideally from ruislip you need someone near Uxbridge, hayes or slough

[nicktarling]

Kent is too far, but thanks for giving the options.

BTW having to top up the coolant quite frequently. never had to do that before. can't find any obvious leaks. is that normal (van's done 67K miles)? - I'll have a look for answers on this forum under the correct heading, so don't need to answer . Thanks.

[ake]

Kent is too far, but thanks for giving the options.

BTW having to top up the coolant quite frequently. never had to do that before. can't find any obvious leaks. is that normal (van's done 67K miles)? - I'll have a look for answers on this forum under the correct heading, so don't need to answer . Thanks.

No, it should never need topped up, possible problems are water pump and egr cooler

[nicktarling]

actually found a leak at the back where the pipes go for the rear heater. That was a job done (valve replacement) by the garage I am looking to change - they don't seem to have put the rubber hoses back on properly - may need that garage sooner rather than later. Have been happy with them with my cars, but since changing to a van, not been impressed (maybe co-incidence I guess).

Thanks very much for the responses. First time I've posted on here.