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Hello - replying to several people in one post, so here goes... Daisy - I'll call the Farnborough bloke as soon as next payday (Feb 15th. The latest bill has left us living off lentils for the rest of this month :( Steve and Bev - many thanks for that offer of help with the bearings - I'll contact y...

Well, I got the van back. Two new heat exchangers, fitting an exhaust I supplied (i.e. cost of exhaust unit not included), new wipers* and a wee bit of welding came to £950. Then I realised the invoice had been added up incorrectly - it should have been £890 so they're going to send me a cheque for ...

Many thanks Bob and Sync Spares for your answers :D Bob - you've given me a good clear explanation there and I'm really grateful for that. I know what to expect now. S-Spares - I didn't know about the garage in north Hants, but will be calling them soon! Many thanks for the lead. *sending virtual pi...

Hello - I'm seeking advice. The tail pipe was hanging off the exhaust of our van, so I booked it in to have a new pipe fitted at a local exhaust/tyre/battery place. They've just rung up to say they can't do it as "the heat exchanger has gone". I'm hopelessly non-technical so have no idea w...

I live in Winchester and have previously taken mine to Alf at VW Services down Allington Lane (Bishopstoke). He always fixes it quickly, but I was getting a bit narked with a few things which I won't post here (PM me if you really want to know). I've just booked it in with Pete Campertechnique for s...

Hello - A few weeks ago, en route from Devon back to Hampshire, the red oil light came on. We pulled over within a minute or so, and switched off. The AA towed the van home, and said that the problem would be either - the oil pump not working, a faulty oil pressure sensor, or some third option I can...