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Service Standards
The servicing of a motorhome is split into two parts, the inform AutoProtect immediately by recorded delivery.
servicing of the base vehicle and the servicing of the Write to: AutoProtect (MBI) Limited, Warwick House,
conversion/coachbuild element (as shown on page 10). Roydon Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 5DY with the date
that the Motorhome will be serviced. This facility
i) Base Vehicle does not extend the warranty period and should this
Policy expire prior to the service being carried out,
The base vehicle may be serviced in accordance any faults discovered after this time will not be
with the manufacturer’s recommended service considered.
schedule by a VAT registered dealer. If You have
details of when the last service was carried out, such The only acceptable proof of servicing is the detailed
as a correctly completed entry in the service booklet VAT invoice which shows the servicing date and
or a previous service invoice, You may service the mileage. You must keep these invoices for Our
Motorhome at the recommended interval from that inspection in the event of a claim.
service. Please retain proof of the previous service
for Our inspection in the event of a claim. If no Failure to maintain and provide proof that the
details are available to confirm that the Motorhome above service schedule has been completed will
is within the manufacturer’s recommended service invalidate the Mechanical Breakdown Insurance
limits then the first service must be carried out at the Policy.
latest within six months/6,000 miles (whichever is the
sooner) from the date/mileage at purchase but Warning
preferably at the first available opportunity.
Thereafter at intervals of six months or 6,000 miles Timing belts (otherwise known as camshaft drive
(whichever the sooner), and must consist of: belts): If the Motorhome has a timing belt, please make
1. Change engine oil and filter. sure that it is in good condition and that it is checked and
2. Check oil levels in the gearbox and differential and changed in line with the manufacturer’s
top up where necessary. recommendations. If the timing belt breaks it can cause
3. Check coolant level and anti-freeze/inhibitor strength serious and unnecessary engine damage and
and top up where necessary. inconvenience. No responsibility will be accepted for
4. Check timing belt (if fitted) and renew if necessary. damage caused by the failure of a worn-out timing belt.
ii) Conversion/Coachbuild element
The conversion/coachbuild element must be serviced
in accordance with the SMMT or NCC regulations but
at a minimum, once every 12 months.
The intervals between services must not exceed the
stipulated mileage or time by more than 500 miles or
30 days. This time allowance is to facilitate the
Motorhome owner to make sure services are
completed at the correct intervals. If the Motorhome
cannot be serviced at the correct time, You must
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