For several years now I have used a local mechanic for both of my cars and our A class B598 Hymer on a Fiat engine.
He and his son are trusted mechanics who will do work and offer opinions on what may or may not need further investigation or remedy.
Because they are a two man outfit, their charges are not exorbitant and as a result of this I tend to add 10% on to the bill (the biscuit fund) which also means I get very prompt and attentive service including free consultations and minor repairs etc. The father is an active motorhomer and they do service and repair for a handful of owners of various vans. They do sometimes comment on the difficulty of access on A class, but usually if it is buried at the rear of the engine compartment, but they don’t appear to charge extra. In fact the prices they charge (for work on my cars too) frequently surprises me, hence the decent tip that I give.
examples 2021
Timing belt kit;
timing belt, tensioner, idle wheel, pulls wheel, water pump, power steering belt and air con belt. £560
2022
Full service, all oils and filters, grease Alko axle, rear brakes greased and adjusted, new temperature sensor, headlight alignment, batteries tested, headlight alignment checked and general inspection for upcoming MOT (government test centres in N Ireland) £280
Davy