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Ford Transit vans in for servicing at the Navan workshop

Van servicing in Navan.
Every make. Every model.

Transporters, Sprinters, Transits and Movanos are daily work here, and every make of van is welcome. We book the job around your working day, not ours.

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Who services vans in Navan?

Alan Dawson Autoworks in Harristown, Navan. We service every make and model of van, working to maker schedules with the latest Launch diagnostic equipment, and we plan the job around your working day.

Vans are daily work here, not a sideline. Years of VW and Mercedes van work mean a Crafter or a Sprinter holds no surprises for us, and the same goes for the Transits, Movanos and every other badge that comes onto the ramp. We know the service schedules, the common wear points and the parts each van takes, so the job starts fast.

The photos on this page are our own bays, Ford Transits and an Opel Movano beside the VWs and Mercs, and every one gets the same standard of work. If it is a light commercial, we service it, and if you run several, ask about fleet servicing.

How often should a work van be serviced?

More often than a car. A working van carries weight, idles on site and racks up miles, so follow the maker service schedule as a minimum and never stretch an interval because the van feels fine.

A work van lives a harder life than any car. Full payloads punish the brakes and suspension. Stop-start delivery runs and long idling are tough on the oil. Short diesel trips around town never get the engine hot enough, which is how filter and emissions trouble starts. All of that wear is invisible until the day it is not.

Skipping a service to save a day off the road usually costs more days later. A missed oil change or a worn brake caught late becomes a breakdown, and a breakdown happens on a workday, not a quiet one. If your DOE and CVRT test is coming up, tell us when you book and we will prepare the van in the same visit.

Can you keep my van service history right for resale and warranty?

Yes. Every service is documented in full, with the parts and oil grades your maker specifies. A complete history protects your warranty position and holds resale value, and we keep our own record of every job too.

Each service is logged with the date, the mileage, and exactly what was fitted, checked and replaced. Where the van has a service book we stamp it, and our own records back it up, so nothing is lost if the paperwork goes missing. We work to the maker schedule with parts of the right specification, which is what keeps a manufacturer warranty intact.

When it comes time to sell, that folder earns its keep. Buyers of used Sprinters and Transporters ask for history before they ask for a test drive, and a van with a full record sells faster and holds its price. Treat the history as part of the van, because the next owner will.

What a van service covers

  • Full and interim van services
  • Oil and filters to maker spec
  • Brake pads, discs and fluid
  • Launch diagnostics and fault codes
  • Suspension and steering checks
  • Tyres, battery, lights and electrics
  • Pre-DOE and CVRT preparation
  • Service book stamped, records kept

Common questions.

Do you service pickups and campervans too?

Yes. Light commercial covers more than panel vans. Pickups, crew cabs and van-based campers all fit the ramps at our Navan workshop and get the same standard of work. If you are not sure whether yours qualifies, call and describe it, and you will get a straight answer.

How quickly can I get my van back?

Tell us when you need it and we plan the job around that. A van off the road is money lost, so routine servicing at the Harristown workshop is scheduled tightly and parts are ordered ahead of your slot where we can. If something bigger shows up mid-service, we call you before touching it.

Can I drop the van in before work?

Yes. Our Harristown workshop opens at 8:30 Monday to Friday, so you can drop the van on the way to your first job. We are also open Saturdays from 9:30 to 16:00 for anyone who cannot spare the van midweek. Work is by appointment, so call ahead and we will hold your slot.

Will servicing outside a main dealer affect my van warranty?

No. You are free to service your van at an independent garage without losing the manufacturer warranty, as long as the work follows the maker’s service schedule and uses parts of the right specification. That is exactly how we work in Navan, and your paperwork shows it, so the warranty position stays solid.

Do you look after company fleets?

Yes. We run scheduled maintenance for multi-van fleets, with servicing and CVRT compliance planned so vans rotate through the workshop instead of standing idle together. Whether you run two vans or twenty, see the fleet servicing page or call and we will build a schedule around your work.

Is a van service different from a car service?

Yes, in the detail. Vans carry weight, so brakes, suspension, tyres and clutches wear faster and get closer attention. Intervals come round sooner too, because vans cover higher mileage. Our Navan workshop services vans to the maker’s commercial schedule rather than treating them like a bigger car.

What if my van breaks down between services?

Call the same number, (086) 446 1672. Our recovery service runs 24/7 across Meath, Louth, Dublin, Westmeath and Cavan, and we can bring the van straight back to the workshop in Harristown. One call covers the lift, the diagnosis and the repair, so you are back earning sooner.

Keep your van earning.

Tell us the van, the mileage and when you need it back. We will find a slot that fits around your work.

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