Labour is always expensive, but with cam belts and suspension there's a lot of dis/reassembly which takes time. For the amount of work and the VAT on top it's probably an OK price. At least you don't have to pay VW prices though, you'd be looking at almost a £1000 just for the cam belt. These costs are one of the reasons I went with an electric van as I was putting a cam belt on every 3 years as well as 2 or 3 services a year in my diesel.

I used to be in the game and I think that the price wasn’t bad a new cam belt is a hell of a job. A least you can get around with peace of mind .you have a great little van enjoy . I used to have the same belingo and used it for a taxi cheers Andy

Crikey, I didn't realise just how much I was saving by doing all the work myself. It's a2004 2.0hdi. got her for £399. Have done both wishbones, drop links, clutch, clutch cable, 2 tyres, drivers side sill replacement, discs and pads, full service and she now owes a grand all in, including purchase. Buy a paint brush and paint underneath with some lanolin based coatings and she'll be right as rain. Looking forward to the next installment.

Saw you channel today for the first time. We have a Peugeot partner teepee which we bought when it was 6 months old. We bought an Amdro boot jump and had 2 years of happy micro camping. Our only problem was my husband is 6foot tall and found it hard to sit up comfortably. We sold the boot jump and kept the car. We then went and bought a motorhome. I think the money you have spent will give you peace of mind when you’re travelling. I look forward to seeing what you get up to. Take care Gill

I've a multispace too, same engine (BTW it's a 2.0 HDi you have, not a 1.9 turbo) and it's done 185K and still running sweet as a nut.. You've been ripped off big time by that garage, but I think you realise that. Happy camping!

Nice setup! Ive got one recently and getting a boot jump and window blinds sorted for it. For peace of mind got the timing belt and water pump done. Part of the deal i negotiated new discs and pads and bottom arms. Mines only the 1.6 though. Great little vans

£1400.- for a vehicle like this..., surely this must fly Red Flags to any ordinary Joe? With what you have now spent on the Van, you've got a van in good nick to a reasonable price. I would be looking at from £4000.- upwards, for a similar one if I was looking today. Labour costs are astonomical nowadays... you won't get past that in any respectable Garage today. Diesel motors will run for ever..., but unlike Petrols, they need regular love and servicing..., just saying, I learnt the hard way.

Don't be surprised if you have a spring go in your Berlingo. Good luck, 👍+ 🔔

I always buy my own parts, this saves you money, do most jobs myself, jobs I cannot do I shop around for a quote, it's like car insurance, you don't go with the 1st offer, be proactive, I buy service parts over the 12 months, ie, oil, filters , pads, and any advisory items you need, internet is a gold mine for parts, best things is, it comes to your door. have two vehicles, one is 20 years old the other is 35 years old, take one for camping and the other i am going to sleep in, just sorting the kit I need to do this.

New sub! Great video 👍 looking forward to the build

My van didn't start very well and my local garage fixed it by replacing the glow plugs for about £100 incl parts& labour. I work on the basis that if the work takes a day then £500 is probably fair. I think you may have been over-charged somewhat.

Thank you for sharing the not-so-appealing side of owning a Berlingo and converting it into a micro-camper. I’m no expert and I’m certainly not a mechanic. I’ve been humming & ha-ing about investing in a 68 reg or 19 reg Berlingo myself. For a reasonable mileage, e.g. 30-40,000 miles I’ve been looking at cheapest price £15,000. Gosh it’s a lot of money but I’m also wanting the Berlingo to be my everyday car. It seems to me also that good examples are hard to come by and it looks like I’m going to have to look countrywide. Getting back to your mark I Berlingo Multispace, I don’t think that you’ve done too bad. You’ll more than likely get the money back that you’ve spent on Beryl when you come to sell her. On a slightly different note, I think you’re a brilliant KZfaqr. I really look forward to your videos. I can’t wait to see how you & Sarah get on with your first van life trip. Keep up the good work. Warmest regards, Chris Harris 🤗

I have a 2014 Peugeot expert, professionally converted before purchase. I won’t say how much I paid because it would make a grown man weep!! I have spent two to four days away in in it almost every week over the last 18 months (rain, sleet or snow), 18 months or so in and my landlord has dropped a £300 rent increase on me (yup nuts right), so as of 9th March 2024 I am going full time in my van (for 9 to 12 months) in order to save money. It is common story from what I can see on the net. My van does need a new clutch. The Peugeot and Berlingo are very similar and I believe built on same production line so many parts are interchangeable - the clutch is going to cost me a massive £1000 to replace (gulp!). So first job to be done. Sigh. I am now wondering if it is a good idea to get timing belt done at same time since it will be in bits anyway??? What does everyone here think??

Sounds like a good price to me, quite cheap for all that work.

hi mate the same thing happened to me I got a low-mileage ex british gas van first long drive I noticed the flywheel had gone 700-pound bill and yes i did buy a lemon 😭

Could have stayed in bed and breakfast for a month and a half for an equivalent price. A Citroen Berlingo drove me to despair with all the incured costs etc. Two bits of advice for holidays. 1/ National Express coaches to destinations with Bycycles, or , 2, A weeks package holiday in Benedorm outside of school holidays. Learn from a Motorhome/Campervan owner who has been bent over and shafted so much he’s still sore years later!