Disco Kid Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Another bit of useless, mindless, caravan manufacture. Why is the hub so designed that you have to dismantle it to check the brakes . . come to that, why do the brakes need checking so often when they hardly get used . . if the tyres can last 7 years and hardly show any wear, how come the brakes are suspect . . and if they are, why not have removable drums, as on a car . . Its just cost me £40 including VAT for the 'one shot' nuts on my TA Coachman (and that is on top of the service . . And there was nothing wrong with the brakes anyway. Rant over, but still fuming Quote Roughing it . . but in comfort . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandem Man Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I think you have been overcharged for four one-shots. Only £4. 99 here :- http://www. caravan-spare-parts. co. uk/product/alko-one-shot-nuts-36mm/ Our mobile chap includes them in the price of £180 for servicing a TA. Ian Quote The Bailey Unicorn Cadiz 3 Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanmedicswindon Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 If you still had hub brakes on a car they would also need removing to inspect the brakes. & I agree you HAVE been charged far too much for replacement hub nuts. Quote For any additional information or advice please have a look on my website. .....www. thecaravanmedic-swindon. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravon42 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The hub nuts are included in my service. Quote 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2, Lago grey 2013 Freelander Dynamic Black, followed by a 2013 Elddis 574 Magnum GT white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Same here; the nuts have always been included in the price. £40 is way over an acceptable price. Even with minimal use the brakes should still be checked regularly, and with higher mileages the brake dust will have to be cleared out. Gordon. Quote Fourwinds Hurricane 31D Motorhome. Also MGTF135 1. 8i Roadster (fun) & Volvo V70 3.2Ltr LPG (everyday car) Unless otherwise stated, my posts will be my personal thoughts and have the same standing as any other member of Caravan and Motorhome Talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 £40. Oh dear, you've been done. Quote Land Rover Discovery and Conquerer 630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Ah, the old hub nut question. To carry out a service in accordance with the NCC/caravan manufacturers recommendations you must remove the brake drums. In most cases this requires the replacement of the hub nut. As it is a known and fixed cost it should be calculated into the service cost not added to it. Quote Gem Caravans (Fife) Ltd. ALL MAKES SERVICING AND REPAIRS BAILEY TRANSIENT WARRANTY, LUNAR AND COACHMAN WARRANTY www. gemcaravancare.co.uk 07803 922945 WORKSHOP NOW OPEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilLees Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Just had my van serviced this week by a NCC mobile engineer. Cost me £20 for a pair of one shot nuts !! He told me he used quality Alko ones not cheap nasty ones. .... Ya okey. £15 for a new breakaway cable did take the biscuit tho I thought !!!! Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brecon Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Just had my van serviced this week by a NCC mobile engineer. Cost me £20 for a pair of one shot nuts !! He told me he used quality Alko ones not cheap nasty ones. .... Ya okey. £15 for a new breakaway cable did take the biscuit tho I thought !!!! Phil. Rip off. Al-Ko hub nuts are at the very most £4 each and should be included in the service price. Breakaway cables are £6 at the most. Edited October 11, 2014 by Brecon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilLees Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 That's what I thought when I was presented with the bill. ... So I saved a good few quid on a NCC approved mobile service as apposed to taking it to my local dealer, but still ended up paying the same for the nuts as they charge £10 each too. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanmedicswindon Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 That's what I thought when I was presented with the bill. ... So I saved a good few quid on a NCC approved mobile service as apposed to taking it to my local dealer, but still ended up paying the same for the nuts as they charge £10 each too. Phil. If he was an Approved Workshop his prices should have been quoted BEFORE he was employed. ....I hope you complained as he has a strict procedure to follow! Quote For any additional information or advice please have a look on my website. .....www. thecaravanmedic-swindon. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanmedicswindon Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 BTW. .... the wording you may be looking for is. ... " The Approved Workshop Scheme is a joint enterprise between the NCC (National Caravan Council), The Caravan Club and The Camping and Caravanning Club. It is the benchmark for motorhome and touring caravan servicing. For more info please have a look at the website. ..... http://www. approvedworkshops. co. uk/approved-touring-caravan-motorhome-servicing Quote For any additional information or advice please have a look on my website. .....www. thecaravanmedic-swindon. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilLees Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 BTW. .... the wording you may be looking for is. ... " The Approved Workshop Scheme is a joint enterprise between the NCC (National Caravan Council), The Caravan Club and The Camping and Caravanning Club. It is the benchmark for motorhome and touring caravan servicing. For more info please have a look at the website. ..... http://www. approvedworkshops. co. uk/approved-touring-caravan-motorhome-servicing So did I do right by using him, or should I have used my next door neighbour who has been qualified for as long as he's had his flyers printed up !!! His full service including parts is only £85. .. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilLees Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Just had my van serviced this week by a NCC mobile engineer. Cost me £20 for a pair of one shot nuts !! He told me he used quality Alko ones not cheap nasty ones. .... Ya okey. £15 for a new breakaway cable did take the biscuit tho I thought !!!! Phil. Feel I should change my post: Just re read the bill, it was only £10 for the pair of nuts, not each. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadly Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 a tenner for a pair sounds reasonable --> http://www. ebay. co. uk/itm/Al-ko-one-shot-hub-nut-x2-two-pack-2051-euro-32mm-caravan-trailer-ALKO-genuine-/221549121473?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item33955b4fc1 Quote An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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