BruceM Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 The timing belt change is coming due on my 2.8Jtd engine. It was done last time in Sussex which is a bit of a trek (I’m in North Kent). Any Kent members able to personally recommend a more local specialist garage? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandy Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I've been using Rye Commercials at Hersden, near Canterbury, for a couple of years and very happy with them, though so far I've only had routine servicing done there. Previously I had used Burgess at Sittingbourne, who did a cambelt change two years ago for £450. I've also heard good reports of Motorhomes Repaired at Dargate (between Whitstable and Faversham). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceM Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 aandy - 2019-03-01 8:35 AM I've been using Rye Commercials at Hersden, near Canterbury, for a couple of years and very happy with them, though so far I've only had routine servicing done there. Previously I had used Burgess at Sittingbourne, who did a cambelt change two years ago for £450. I've also heard good reports of Motorhomes Repaired at Dargate (between Whitstable and Faversham). Many thanks, I’ve contacted all three plus a few more now to gain a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJA Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hi In the Gravesend area I can recommend E & S Commercial 76 Vale Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8DA Tel 01474 564889 They carry out all my servicing and carried out a Timing Chain replacement on our Dethleffs last Year. The charges are reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Unusual for a timing-chain to need replacement - presumably your 2009 Dethleffs has the 3.0litre motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceM Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 DJA - 2019-03-01 12:45 PM Hi In the Gravesend area I can recommend E & S Commercial 76 Vale Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8DA Tel 01474 564889 They carry out all my servicing and carried out a Timing Chain replacement on our Dethleffs last Year. The charges are reasonable. Thanks. They don’t have a website or email address listed which is unusual. I’ll wander down and have a look at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJA Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hi BruceM Reference my earlier comment I meant Timing Belt. If you are going to visit them you may need some help they are tucked away in a small industrial estate. Turn off Vale Road where the Crystal car wash sign is. As soon as you pass the Car wash turn Left and they at the end. I was told about them by another local MH owner. Not the smartest of places but the quality of the work etc is good and I have no hesitation in using them. My son has just had some work done on his new to him old VW camper van. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceM Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 So, to close the timing belt loop . . . In all I emailed six service companies and received four responses. I’m just back today from having the timing belt replaced by http://www.motorhomesrepaired.com – they’re in Dargate not far from Whitstable. Sensibly priced, a friendly relaxed hassle free service, a fixed price inclusive quote, and they work on a lot of motorhomes so not fazed by an A Class with a letter box bonnet. I recommend them. Thank you to everyone for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 thanks for the info i will be moving to the whitstable area later on this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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