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Practical, plain-English guides for caravan, motorhome and campervan owners.
NCC Approved Workshops: What They Are and How to Check
When caravan and motorhome owners talk about an "NCC approved" or "approved workshop", they almost always mean the **Approved Workshop Scheme** (often shortened to AWS). It is the main industry scheme for caravan and motorhome servicing in the UK, and it covers both fixed workshops and mobile eng…
Read guide →Does a Caravan Need an MOT? What to Book Instead
No, a touring caravan does not need an MOT in the UK. An MOT is a test for motor vehicles, and a caravan is a trailer with no engine. A motorhome is different: it is a motor vehicle, so it needs an MOT once it is three years old, just like a car.
Read guide →How Much Does Caravan & Motorhome Servicing Cost in the UK?
Whether you're budgeting for a vehicle you already own or working out the true cost of getting into touring, one question comes up again and again: how much does it actually cost to keep a caravan or motorhome serviced and maintained in the UK?
Read guide →Caravan Damp: Causes, Detection, Repair and Prevention
Few words strike more dread into a caravan or motorhome owner than "damp." It's the problem owners worry about most, the thing that can quietly destroy a vehicle's value, and the reason many caravans fail to sell. So if you've spotted a stain, caught a musty smell, or had a worrying meter reading…
Read guide →What to Do If Your Caravan or Motorhome Breaks Down on Holiday
There are few worse feelings than a breakdown or a fault when you're away from home. The fridge stops cooling on the hottest day of the year, the water pump falls silent, the electrics die, or you're stranded at the roadside far from anyone who knows your vehicle. It's stressful, it's inconvenien…
Read guide →Caravan vs Motorhome vs Campervan: Which Should You Buy?
If you're thinking about getting into touring, the first big decision isn't which model to buy — it's which *type*. Caravan, motorhome or campervan? Each offers a different way of holidaying, with different costs, practicalities and trade-offs, and the right choice depends entirely on how you int…
Read guide →The Complete Guide to Caravan & Motorhome Habitation Checks
If you own a caravan or motorhome, the habitation check is the most important piece of routine maintenance you'll arrange each year. It's the inspection that keeps the living area safe, protects your warranty, and catches problems — especially damp — before they become expensive. Yet many owners…
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