MOTs, Servicing and Hab Checks

cyberyacht replied on 31/01/2021 11:27

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Posted on 31/01/2021 11:27

I picked up on a thread on Motorhome Fun forum about someone fined for taking his MH 75 miles for a service & hab check. They fined both him and his passenger £200.

MOTs have not had an extension period granted this time round. Servicing and Hab checks are a bit more of a grey area although it seems when enquiries are made, a definitive answer is not given. The distance does make this rather questionable although it may be that there was nowhere nearer able/willing to undertake the work. It does, IMHO, seem somewhat harsh, akin to the "coffee in the park" incident. Taking leisure vehicles for these purposes do make them a bit of a sitting duck whilst white van man/ private drivers seem to be traversing the country with impunity. Is this fair?

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LLM replied on 31/01/2021 14:16

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Hja replied on 31/01/2021 20:36

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Posted on 31/01/2021 20:36

Our motorhome service & Hab check are booked in for May.

Last year it had to be delayed because of lockdown - but by having it booked in it meant we were well up the list when it came to booking in when the dealer re-opened. I am hoping the same thing will happen again this year, if necessary, as well as warrenty being extended.

EnglishmaninWales replied on 02/02/2021 18:37

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Posted on 02/02/2021 18:37

Unfortunately its all in the eye of the beholder as to right or wrong?

The laws and guidelines are not that clear and are subject to interpretation. Regarding essential travel for vehicle repairs or servicing. Without servicing vehicles can become unsafe and a threat to life. Some businesses are open and operating. I think a degree of common sense needs to be used by the police unless cautioned previously or people are acting unsafe. Some police are head strung on fine generation.. Vehicles need exercise just like humans or things seize or batteries fail. As long as there is no threat to life passing covid I believe its very harsh indeed.

Tinwheeler replied on 02/02/2021 18:43

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Posted on 02/02/2021 18:37 by EnglishmaninWales

Unfortunately its all in the eye of the beholder as to right or wrong?

The laws and guidelines are not that clear and are subject to interpretation. Regarding essential travel for vehicle repairs or servicing. Without servicing vehicles can become unsafe and a threat to life. Some businesses are open and operating. I think a degree of common sense needs to be used by the police unless cautioned previously or people are acting unsafe. Some police are head strung on fine generation.. Vehicles need exercise just like humans or things seize or batteries fail. As long as there is no threat to life passing covid I believe its very harsh indeed.

Posted on 02/02/2021 18:43

Flat batteries can be charged or replaced and seized mechanical items can be freed of repaired. Therefore, I maintain that a journey solely to give a vehicle a run is unnecessary. The sensible among us will use the vehicle only for a necessary journey.

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EmilysDad replied on 02/02/2021 19:49

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Posted on 02/02/2021 18:43 by Tinwheeler

Flat batteries can be charged or replaced and seized mechanical items can be freed of repaired. Therefore, I maintain that a journey solely to give a vehicle a run is unnecessary. The sensible among us will use the vehicle only for a necessary journey.

Posted on 02/02/2021 19:49

but financially, a run around the block will be cheaper than repair or replacement of a seized mech item .... and IMHO that's more sensible

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Tinwheeler replied on 02/02/2021 20:01

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Posted on 02/02/2021 19:49 by EmilysDad

but financially, a run around the block will be cheaper than repair or replacement of a seized mech item .... and IMHO that's more sensible

Posted on 02/02/2021 20:01

But the Govt rules do not allow for exceptions on financial grounds🙄.

It’s all about tackling and preventing the spread of disease, not saving a few quid.

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LLM replied on 02/02/2021 20:10

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Posted on 02/02/2021 19:49 by EmilysDad

but financially, a run around the block will be cheaper than repair or replacement of a seized mech item .... and IMHO that's more sensible

Posted on 02/02/2021 20:10

When you get your jab invitation letter you could choose to go to a hub far enough away to give the MH a good run . I believe some have done this and others are contemplating doing so.

davetommo replied on 02/02/2021 20:36

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Posted on 02/02/2021 20:01 by Tinwheeler

But the Govt rules do not allow for exceptions on financial grounds🙄.

It’s all about tackling and preventing the spread of disease, not saving a few quid.

Posted on 02/02/2021 20:36

You won’t spread any disease sat on your own in a tin box going on a round trip from home back to home.

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EmilysDad replied on 02/02/2021 20:36

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Posted on 02/02/2021 20:01 by Tinwheeler

But the Govt rules do not allow for exceptions on financial grounds🙄.

It’s all about tackling and preventing the spread of disease, not saving a few quid.

Posted on 02/02/2021 20:36

Agreed ... but ... how would you be spreading the virus from behind the wheel? I couldn't tell you the last time I saw plod to enforce it on my 25 mile commute anyway though.

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