MOTs, Servicing and Hab Checks

I've also read it elsewhere.

In my opinion the journey totalling 75 miles was not necessary. Repairs and MOT, yes but probably not for servicing and definitely not for hab servicing. No way can the passenger's trip be classed as essential.

On another forum I read of people taking their MHs out regularly to keep the wheels turning. They're not using them for essential shopping etc but effectively just joy riding. That is surely in breach of the rules. 

On another forum I read of people taking their MHs out regularly to keep the wheels turning. They're not using them for essential shopping etc but effectively just joy riding. That is surely in breach of the rules. 
 

I didn't think that it was a breach in England? (few weeks since I looked for England rules. Here in Wales probably so

Garages and auto centres are open for motor servicing but getting at a hab check? Our local MH dealers are all closed, where were they getting their habitation check?

3. My motorhome/caravan is due for a service in the next month or so - as I can't get to you for this to be carried out, will my warranty be affected?
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Ours dealer is closed and our MH is booked in for both a motor and habitation service in a couple of weeks. I would have taken it though, it’s only about 12 miles and in the same county.
Whilst they might extend warranties, I wonder for how long. Once they reopen again there is going to be quite a backlog and it is never easy to get a booking in normal times. 
The motor bit isn’t much of a problem, as once out of lockdown I can get it booked into a Fiat professional garage of which there are several to choose from within a reasonable distance. The hab bit is a bit more difficult as I’m fairly sure it has to be a Hymer dealer.

Not seen anything re: England saying you can't take a vehicle for a run

Here you go. Plough through that. I couldn't see anything about using a motor vehicle solely to keep the oily bits turning.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home#when-you-can-leave-home

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-national-lockdown

Whilst not applicable to a MH in storage, I feel it makes sense to occasionally run our cars. We don’t use them for shopping, as that’s online and local, so drive the 5 miles or so to Clumber occasionally,  rather than walk locally.
If we should need them in an emergency, I would prefer that they started.

Looks like you can make a shopping run with it then and be within the 'spirit'. 

It has changed since I last looked in regard to how far you can travel to take exercise to keep within the spirit of lockdown

You're allowed to drive a reasonable distance to take exercise, Steve. I see no issue there.👍🏻

I think you might be saying I was right, Easy. 

It's the reason for the journey that matters, not the vehicle used, so 'spirit' doesn't come into it.