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Ford Transit servicing & repairs in Eastbourne
Transit or Transit Custom? P Hampton Motors looks after working vans every week, from routine servicing and wet belts to turbos, oil pumps, running faults and bigger mechanical repairs.
Servicing and repairs for working Transits
A Transit isn't just transport. It carries your tools, materials and equipment, and it gets you from job to job.
So when it needs servicing or starts doing something it shouldn't, you want somebody who understands working vans and can explain what's actually wrong and what needs doing, without the jargon.
That's what we do for builders, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, sole traders and local businesses running one van or several.
“Tell us what it's doing and we'll work out what's actually wrong.”
What does your Transit need?
Choose the closest match, or just tell us what's happening.
01
Transit Servicing
Routine and preventative servicing for Transit and Transit Custom vans, with clear pricing where fixed pricing is genuinely offered.
02
Wet Belt Replacement
For relevant 2.0 EcoBlue Transit and Transit Custom vans using belt-in-oil technology.
03
Transit Repairs
Running faults, turbos, oil pumps, bearings, exhausts, brakes, clutches, suspension and other mechanical work.
04
MOT
MOT testing for the van classes we handle. Give us the registration and we'll confirm yours.
05
Recovery
Van broken down or can't get to the workshop? Phil has his own recovery van.
06 · Start here if unsure
Not sure what's wrong?
You don't need to diagnose it before you call. Tell Phil what the van is doing, any warning lights you've seen and when the problem started.
Got a 2.0
EcoBlue Transit?
We see and work on these engines regularly, in both Transit and Transit Custom vans. Owners tend to come to us with the same few questions, and usually the wet belt is one of them.
On applicable EcoBlue engines, the timing belt runs in engine oil rather than dry. That's why oil and servicing questions matter more on these vans. We cover the belt properly on its own page and in our advice guides, so we won't repeat it all here.
EcoBlue parts in our workshop
01Servicing
02Wet-belt work
03Oil-system related repairs
04Turbo & running faults
05Diagnostics
06Other mechanical repairs
Older Transits too
Phil works on Ford Transits from across the years, not just current vans. If you've got an older Transit, it's just as welcome.
Don't start replacing parts until you know what's wrong
Symptoms overlap. A loss of power doesn't automatically mean it needs a turbo. A warning light doesn't automatically tell you which component has failed. Guessing tends to cost more than finding out.
Loss of powerSmokeWarning lightWhistling / noiseOil-pressure warningWon't startRunning badly
“It needs a turbo.” It needs diagnosing.
Step 01 →
Listen to the customer
Step 02 →
Look at the van
Step 03 →
Diagnose the problem
Step 04 →
Explain what's needed
Step 05
Repair it
Keep on top of it while it's working
The right servicing depends on your particular van. How you use it is useful context too, because two Transits on the same mileage can have very different working lives.
How is your van used?Tell us when you book
Short local journeys
Stop-start town work
Long motorway journeys
Heavy working loads
High annual mileage
Transit interim service from £200 + VAT · full service £300 + VAT. See Transit servicing prices →
Can't get your Transit to the workshop?
P Hampton Motors has its own recovery van. If your Transit has broken down or shouldn't be driven, call Phil and tell him where the van is and what happened. If recovery is appropriate, the van can be brought back to the workshop for diagnosis and repair.
01 →Van breaks down
02 →Call Phil
03 →Recovery
04 →P Hampton Motors
05 →Diagnosis
06Repair
Transits We’ve Been Working On
From routine servicing to bigger mechanical jobs, here’s a look at some of the vans and work going through the workshop.
Phil’s advice
For the relevant wet-belt-equipped vehicles he works on, Phil’s preventative recommendation is to consider replacement at five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This is Phil’s workshop recommendation. The manufacturer’s schedule depends on the exact vehicle and engine, so send us your registration and mileage if you’re not sure what applies to yours.
Transit repairs in Eastbourne
We're an independent garage on Oak Tree Lane, working with local tradespeople, sole traders and businesses who rely on their vans in Eastbourne and the surrounding area.
Eastbourne · Polegate · Pevensey · Hailsham · Willingdon
Useful Transit advice
01 · Wet belts
Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue wet belt: what owners need to know
02 · Servicing
How often should I service my Ford Transit?
03 · Repairs
My Ford Transit has lost power — what should I do?
Frequently asked questions
Do P Hampton Motors only work on Ford Transits?
No. Transits are a particular focus, but we also service and mechanically repair other cars and vans.
Do you work on Transit Custom vans?
Yes. Transit Custom vans are a big part of the Transit work we see.
Do you work on older Ford Transits?
Yes. The 2.0 EcoBlue gets extra attention on this site because of the questions owners ask about it, but our Transit work isn't limited to that engine. Tell us what you've got.
Do you replace Ford Transit wet belts?
Yes, on applicable vehicles. See Wet Belt Replacement.
Can you service my Ford Transit?
Yes. See Transit Servicing.
Can you diagnose a Transit that's lost power or has a warning light?
Yes. We diagnose first rather than guessing at parts. Loss of power doesn't automatically mean a turbo, and a warning light doesn't automatically identify the failed component.
Do you repair turbos and oil-pump problems?
Yes, that's part of our mechanical Transit repair work, subject to diagnosing what's actually wrong.
Can you recover my Transit if it has broken down?
We have our own recovery van. Whether we can recover it depends on location and availability, so call Phil and tell him where the van is.
Do you do Transit bodywork?
No. We concentrate on mechanical servicing and repairs, not bodywork or paint.
Tell Phil about your Transit
Give us the registration, mileage and tell us what you need, or simply describe what the van is doing. You don't need to diagnose it yourself.
Oak Tree Lane, Eastbourne BN23 8BB