Horsebox pre-purchase inspection

[Nickyhorse89]

Hello All

I'm finally in the position to purchase a box (yay). I would like to get it checked by a mechanic as I know nothing about vehicles. The problem is the only horsebox mechanics I can find are down south and the box I need checking is up in Cumbria.

Does anyone know of any horsebox mechanics who are up north that I can use? My google searches are coming up blank.

Thanks

 

[PaddyMonty]

You would probably have more luck looking for a Mobile HGV mechanic rather than horsebox mechanic
Link below gives list of HGV mechanics in Cumbria, some do roadside assistance so must have a mobile service.
Worth a few phone calls. Obviously they will not inspect horse floor area etc but that is easy enough to check yourself.

https://www.yell.com/s/commercial+vehicle+repairs-cumbria.html

ETA if it is a 3.5t you are thinking of them any mobile mechanic will do.

 

[mcnaughty]

Absolutely essential that you check the ramp, floor etc - the engines on lorries are pretty simple.

 

[Nickyhorse89]

You would probably have more luck looking for a Mobile HGV mechanic rather than horsebox mechanic
Link below gives list of HGV mechanics in Cumbria, some do roadside assistance so must have a mobile service.
Worth a few phone calls. Obviously they will not inspect horse floor area etc but that is easy enough to check yourself.

https://www.yell.com/s/commercial+vehicle+repairs-cumbria.html

ETA if it is a 3.5t you are thinking of them any mobile mechanic will do.

Thank you, yes it's a 3.5t.