Large diesel motorhomes and campervans need space, access and proper diagnosis. We help with servicing, diagnostics, DPF issues, clutch problems, timing faults, engine repairs and non-runner investigations for motorhomes and campervans across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Many garages are not set up for motorhomes and campervans because they're longer, taller and heavier than normal cars.
Some need extra parking space, careful movement around the workshop and technicians who understand diesel engines, long periods of storage, emissions faults and heavy driveline loads. We're set up for it — and we'd rather tell you up front whether your vehicle fits than turn you away on the day.
Independent Motorhome Specialist and Campervan Specialist work in Oldbury — Motorhome Diesel Specialist and Campervan Diesel Specialist coverage including Motorhome Diagnostics, Campervan Diagnostics, Motorhome DPF Specialist work and Motorhome Engine Repairs. We have dedicated specialist pages for the most common UK base vehicles: Fiat Ducato Motorhome Specialist, Peugeot Boxer Motorhome Specialist, Citroën Relay Motorhome Specialist, Mercedes Sprinter Motorhome Specialist, Ford Transit Motorhome Specialist and VW Transporter Campervan Specialist.
Full ECU read, live data, physical inspection — including engine management light, poor starting and intermittent faults.
Forced regen, off-car DPF cleaning and replacement. Common on motorhomes that do short journeys or sit unused.
NOx sensor, pump, heater, injector and countdown clearing on AdBlue-equipped motorhomes.
EGR valve and cooler work, turbo diagnosis and replacement on Ducato, Boxer, Sprinter and other base vehicles.
Clutch slip, judder, dual mass flywheel rattle — replacement on the most common camper platforms.
Cold-start rattle, stretched chain or cambelt due — properly replaced with the right parts.
Overheating, coolant loss, white smoke or low compression — strip, inspect and rebuild as needed.
If something serious has happened, we'll lay out the realistic options before any spend.
Pre-trip inspections, oil and filter, brake and underbody checks, fluid changes.
Pads, discs, calipers and brake fluid testing — important on heavier vehicles.
Starter battery, alternator and charging diagnostics — common after winter storage.
Won't start? Limp mode? AdBlue countdown? We diagnose properly and quote in writing.
Motorhomes and campervans often sit unused for long periods. That can lead to:
We inspect the vehicle properly before recommending repairs — so you don't pay to fix one symptom only to find another causing it.
Because motorhomes and campervans vary in size and weight, we ask for the registration, approximate length and height, and a description of the symptoms before booking. This helps us confirm access, space and the right repair route — and avoids you bringing a vehicle we cannot accommodate on the day.
Subject to access, vehicle size, weight and booking availability.
Diesel coachbuilt motorhomes on Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Ford and Mercedes base vehicles.
Professional and self-build campervan conversions on the common van platforms.
T5 / T6 / T6.1 Transporter-based campers, including California-style conversions.
Transit Custom and full-size Transit-based conversions.
OM651 / OM642 Sprinter-based motorhomes and conversions.
One of the most common UK motorhome bases — we see them weekly.
PSA-based motorhomes including the popular Auto-Trail, Bailey and Swift platforms.
PSA-based campervan and coachbuilt platforms.
Including Vivaro and Trafic-based campervan conversions.
Subject to access, size and booking availability.
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Motorhome / campervan diagnosis | £59 |
| Motorhome / campervan servicing | Quote on request |
| DPF / emissions diagnosis | Quote on request |
| Major mechanical repairs (clutch, head, engine) | Quote on request |
Final price depends on vehicle size, base platform, parts and the work uncovered during inspection. Diagnostic fee comes off the bill if you proceed.
Yes — diesel motorhome diagnostics, servicing and major mechanical repairs, subject to vehicle size, height, weight and booking availability. Send us your reg and details before booking.
Yes — VW Transporter, Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter and Vauxhall Vivaro campers among others. We work on the diesel mechanical side; for habitation electrics or gas, we'd refer you to a campervan habitation specialist.
Yes. DPF faults are common on motorhomes that sit unused or do mostly short journeys. We diagnose properly and clean or repair using legal routes only — we do not delete DPFs.
Yes — the PSA / Fiat platform is one of the most common UK motorhome bases and we work on them regularly.
Yes, subject to access and bay size. Send us your reg and approximate length and height before booking so we can confirm we can accommodate the vehicle.
Our Imex Industrial Estate workshop accommodates many motorhomes and campervans, but space is finite — we ask for vehicle dimensions before booking so there are no surprises on the day.
Yes — clutch and dual mass flywheel replacement on Ducato, Boxer, Relay, Sprinter, Transit and other motorhome platforms is routine work for us. See our clutch & flywheel page.
Yes. Non-runner investigation is part of what we do — fuel system, batteries, glow plugs, fuel pump, immobiliser and AdBlue countdowns can all stop a motorhome starting after storage.
Diesel Automotive is not a DVSA MOT testing station. MOTs may be arranged through a trusted DVSA-licensed partner where suitable. Requirements depend on the vehicle class and weight.
Send your registration, vehicle size, symptoms and photos if useful. We'll confirm whether we can help and advise the sensible next step.