Kemmerton xl gas leak
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Kemmerton xl gas leak
All the gas has leaked from my Kemerton which is only 6 months old.
Contacted the local dealer which is Marquis as I considered it an emergency but as I did not purchase it from them they wont help me.
Please be aware.
Contacted the local dealer which is Marquis as I considered it an emergency but as I did not purchase it from them they wont help me.
Please be aware.
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Gas leaking
We had 3 separate gas leaks on our Warwick ,even the nut to the bbq.point was split.You could always smell a slight whiff as you entered the van and that was after it passed its first habitation check At a main dealer.
I forgot to mention that the regulator was also faulty and while it was changed the guys tested the system after fitting that’s when the leaks were detected this was done at the dealers where I bought the van all under warranty .
I forgot to mention that the regulator was also faulty and while it was changed the guys tested the system after fitting that’s when the leaks were detected this was done at the dealers where I bought the van all under warranty .
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Obvious question - who did you buy it from and can you not go back to them.?
Same poster as the dpf fluid thread who never came back to explain that.
Sorry if you are genuine but ........?
Same poster as the dpf fluid thread who never came back to explain that.
Sorry if you are genuine but ........?
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Did also have a DPF fluid link which was corrected by Peugeot Basingstoke.
Gas leak is a new or maybe existing fault- i have hardly used the vehicle (300 miles)
Surely in an emergency the nearest dealer should assist
Gas leak is a new or maybe existing fault- i have hardly used the vehicle (300 miles)
Surely in an emergency the nearest dealer should assist
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Still not saying where you bought it and why you can't go back there.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
If you bought a BMW from a dealer Glasgow and live in Southampton would you expect to return it to Glasgow for an emergency warranty repair- I don't think so.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Not answering the question!!!!
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
i agree with you and our van can have warranty work at any dealer but some (including AS) require you to return to the dealer, with whom you have your contract.amtecslim wrote:If you bought a BMW from a dealer Glasgow and live in Southampton would you expect to return it to Glasgow for an emergency warranty repair- I don't think so.
it is a right pain, and with something like a gas leak, id be steaming if my local 'brand' dealer tried to fob me off.
why not call your local mobile caravan/MH service engineer (NCC approved or you'll be in trouble), tell your selling dealer youll be billing them....save you a trip if its a long way.
good luck, i sympathise...i guess you wont be patronising the local Marquis in future....id be telling them why.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Bolero boy thanks for your reply -exactly right its a 180 mile round trip probably requiring 2 vehicles. (Nick Whale)
Guess I will have to organise it locally myself as you suggest.
I just want others to be aware of this arrangement with AS and their dealership
I have written to Marquis
Guess I will have to organise it locally myself as you suggest.
I just want others to be aware of this arrangement with AS and their dealership
I have written to Marquis
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
As dealers are not able to operate at the moment
(Covid restrictions) is the dealer you are contacting saying he will not help you or cannot help you,there is a difference.
(Covid restrictions) is the dealer you are contacting saying he will not help you or cannot help you,there is a difference.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
some dealers are certainly operating at the moment..
my own Branded service centre is...
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
I wouldn’t expect anything else!
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
some dealers are open, some arent...its as simple as that.
i have a service booked there for a couple of weeks time so i know theyre open.
i have a service booked there for a couple of weeks time so i know theyre open.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Why not take it back to A-S in Willersey, as we did with our 2019 Kemerton XL?
By 2020 I decided after taking our van back several times to the dealer for work under warranty to finally take it to A-S who replaced the bathroom tap and for its first habitation check. Unfortunately they found damp which I later tracked down to an inadequately sealed external upper fridge vent. The van side is curved at this point and the rectangular vent is flat, it's asking a lot of the thin gasket to make a watertight seal. Two trips to Willersey staying overnight at Broadway first time then Morton-in-Marsh the second for them to sign off on the work I'd done on reducing the levels back to being acceptable. In future we'll go to A-S for our habitation checks.
Be warned though, some members on ASOF aren't getting the quality service from A-S that they once did
edit, typo correction
By 2020 I decided after taking our van back several times to the dealer for work under warranty to finally take it to A-S who replaced the bathroom tap and for its first habitation check. Unfortunately they found damp which I later tracked down to an inadequately sealed external upper fridge vent. The van side is curved at this point and the rectangular vent is flat, it's asking a lot of the thin gasket to make a watertight seal. Two trips to Willersey staying overnight at Broadway first time then Morton-in-Marsh the second for them to sign off on the work I'd done on reducing the levels back to being acceptable. In future we'll go to A-S for our habitation checks.
Be warned though, some members on ASOF aren't getting the quality service from A-S that they once did
edit, typo correction
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Thanks very much for the advise I have contacted AS and will see what they say.Relaxez-Vous wrote:Why not take it back to A-S in Willersey, as we did with our 2019 Kemerton XL?
By 2020 I decided after taking our van back several times to the dealer for work under warranty to finally take it to A-S who replaced the bathroom tap and for its the first habitation check. Unfortunately they found damp which I later tracked down to an inadequately sealed external upper fridge vent. The van side is curved at this point and the rectangular vent is flat, it's asking a lot of the thin gasket to make a watertight seal. Two trips to Willersey staying overnight at Broadway first time then Morton-in-Marsh the second for them to sign off on the work I'd done on reducing the levels back to being acceptable. In future we'll go to A-S for our habitation checks.
Be warned though, some members on ASOF aren't getting the quality service from A-S that they once did.
This is the second Kemmerton we have had the first was faultless but this one has had a few issues the gas problem is the third issue.
I don't think the build quality is as good.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
when a dealer does warranty work the labour rate they can claim back is not great and is some of the reason other dealers don't want to be doing warranty on vehicles not purchased from them and may want to be looking after the peoples vehicles that did purchase from them to try and give a good after sales back up as with the build quality seems to have taken a big step down hill by A/S and try to keep a good customer to purchase there next camper. so will be wanting to sort there campers first .amtecslim wrote:Bolero boy thanks for your reply -exactly right its a 180 mile round trip probably requiring 2 vehicles. (Nick Whale)
Guess I will have to organise it locally myself as you suggest.
I just want others to be aware of this arrangement with AS and their dealership
I have written to Marquis
this is why they say not to purchase at shows from dealers a long way away and should be using your local dealer but in some cases people have found there service very poor so may have had to travel
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Yes Glyne very good point. However our local dealer (Marquis) is happy to sell you what they have on the forecourt but if you want something different they want an order/deposit before they will transport it to their premises to let you see it. Nick Whale gave us a better deal but that has caused problems because they are far away. I don't think Marquis are the best partner for AS for customer service.glyne lock wrote:when a dealer does warranty work the labour rate they can claim back is not great and is some of the reason other dealers don't want to be doing warranty on vehicles not purchased from them and may want to be looking after the peoples vehicles that did purchase from them to try and give a good after sales back up as with the build quality seems to have taken a big step down hill by A/S and try to keep a good customer to purchase there next camper. so will be wanting to sort there campers first .amtecslim wrote:Bolero boy thanks for your reply -exactly right its a 180 mile round trip probably requiring 2 vehicles. (Nick Whale)
Guess I will have to organise it locally myself as you suggest.
I just want others to be aware of this arrangement with AS and their dealership
I have written to Marquis
this is why they say not to purchase at shows from dealers a long way away and should be using your local dealer but in some cases people have found there service very poor so may have had to travel
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
I also got a better deal with nick whale but now have a long trip to sort things.
As for Marquis is not got a good name at some of the dealers and was the reason for my point about some peoples local dealer may not be a great service as has been said on this forum by members
As for Marquis is not got a good name at some of the dealers and was the reason for my point about some peoples local dealer may not be a great service as has been said on this forum by members
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
"I don't think Marquis are the best partner for AS for customer service."
Not a partner. They are actually owned by AS. One or two branches get good reviews but generally we know they are poor for after-sales service.
Not a partner. They are actually owned by AS. One or two branches get good reviews but generally we know they are poor for after-sales service.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Thanks for the correction. AS should therefore be in a good position to improve things. Their reputation for quality and service was always the big selling point.Paulmold wrote:"I don't think Marquis are the best partner for AS for customer service."
Not a partner. They are actually owned by AS. One or two branches get good reviews but generally we know they are poor for after-sales service.
I run a large business myself and it takes only a short time to loose customer confidence if you are not careful.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
In my experience, AS do not want to know about problems with Marquis who, although owned by the AS Group, operate as a separate company.amtecslim wrote:Thanks for the correction. AS should therefore be in a good position to improve things. Their reputation for quality and service was always the big selling point.Paulmold wrote:"I don't think Marquis are the best partner for AS for customer service."
Not a partner. They are actually owned by AS. One or two branches get good reviews but generally we know they are poor for after-sales service.
I run a large business myself and it takes only a short time to loose customer confidence if you are not careful.
I wrote a comprehensive letter of complaint to AS covering the build faults on our new van and the appalling service from Marquis. I didn't get very far with the build issues and AS addressed the Marquis issues by forwarding a copy of my letter to the branch manager of Marquis which was pointless seeing the manager was actually at the root of the problems. In future I’ll be voting with my feet.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Marquis certainly dont seem to flying a very good flag for AS...
there has to be something more than just the cost of the van that drives good customer service....Its must be in the business' genes.
when i visit my selling dealer (not so often now as we can get service work done a bit closer) i always get a good welcome, whether passing through or browsing at major shows.
its a husband and wife team with young enthusiastic staff...
yes, the bottom line is that they want to sell you a fairly expensive van, but you feel like a wanted customer even if trying to resolve an issue...
i had an out of warranty issue on a Dometic fridge/freezer. id already spoken to Dometic earlier and they were totally off hand so i had to get it fixed at home.
i later sought Dometic out at the NEC and, despite the fridge being just a couple of months out of warranty (and it should not have failed in the way it did) they were just not interested.
i spoke to my dealer who was on the Carthago stand, and they agreed with me, it shouldnt have failed. they immediately reimbursed me with a free habitation service and damp check and went off to take it up with Dometic.
I've bought the last two vans there and would have no hesitation in returning for another if and when...
there has to be something more than just the cost of the van that drives good customer service....Its must be in the business' genes.
when i visit my selling dealer (not so often now as we can get service work done a bit closer) i always get a good welcome, whether passing through or browsing at major shows.
its a husband and wife team with young enthusiastic staff...
yes, the bottom line is that they want to sell you a fairly expensive van, but you feel like a wanted customer even if trying to resolve an issue...
i had an out of warranty issue on a Dometic fridge/freezer. id already spoken to Dometic earlier and they were totally off hand so i had to get it fixed at home.
i later sought Dometic out at the NEC and, despite the fridge being just a couple of months out of warranty (and it should not have failed in the way it did) they were just not interested.
i spoke to my dealer who was on the Carthago stand, and they agreed with me, it shouldnt have failed. they immediately reimbursed me with a free habitation service and damp check and went off to take it up with Dometic.
I've bought the last two vans there and would have no hesitation in returning for another if and when...
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
I thought I had a gas leak in my old Autotrail van, it wasn’t till I realised that I had left the fridge on the last time I had parked up on the drive that the penny dropped ,no leak at all
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
The nut on the gas BBQ pipework was split on our Fairford and filled the van with gas - it was less than a year old at the time.Mogzee wrote:We had 3 separate gas leaks on our Warwick ,even the nut to the bbq.point was split.You could always smell a slight whiff as you entered the van and that was after it passed its first habitation check At a main dealer.
I forgot to mention that the regulator was also faulty and while it was changed the guys tested the system after fitting that’s when the leaks were detected this was done at the dealers where I bought the van all under warranty .
The sub standard section of pipework (bent & not abutted, split nut, incorrectly made off, inappropriate tools used, etc) was replaced by our dealer.
I spent over a year in discussion with A/S who ultimately told me they had carried out checks and an audit of their systems and didn’t understand how it was possible that my van had such poor workmanship.
There was a full thread on here at one time covering my issue with the gas leak but I can’t seem to find it now.
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Re: Kemmerton xl gas leak
Living in Birmingham we took a chance and bought our last van from West country Motorhomes, perhaps we were luck as nothing much went wrong and little things were fixed straight away as we always spend a week close by after buying a van.
We had a little problem once we got home and they paid a local dealership the full price of repair over the phone.
We will be picking our new Nuevo up in a few weeks and are hoping that there are few problems (don't we all) however we could easily take it to auto sleeper.
We did buy a van from Marquis Tewksbury and might have done again if the aftersales was better, but has hell hasn't froze over yet, perhaps not.
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We had a little problem once we got home and they paid a local dealership the full price of repair over the phone.
We will be picking our new Nuevo up in a few weeks and are hoping that there are few problems (don't we all) however we could easily take it to auto sleeper.
We did buy a van from Marquis Tewksbury and might have done again if the aftersales was better, but has hell hasn't froze over yet, perhaps not.
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