Welcome aboard. 8) All depends… Your age, location, normal mileage - is this for a long commute, or just family holidays? By today’s standards they are thirsty. Bear in mind they are all getting on a bit, good ones are out there, but there’s a lot of rust to be found if you’re not careful. Don’t wan...

Nice one.

Sound job, thanks for update.

I’ve had good service from the company Geoff recommends.

Maybe the 'For Sale' section on here, or see what Bongo Spares can offer.

Good luck.

Couple of recommendations here: https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/viewtopic.php?p=724535&hilit=Mechanic+plymouth#p724535 Fitting a battery is pretty simple, and Tayna have proved to be a good supplier: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnfmsBhDfARIsAM7MKi37qe...

Rotten luck.

Impossible to know what’s best.

Afterthought: if the battery is completely flat you’re booster pack won’t work. This isn’t a fault, just if they don’t sense about 2v they don’t apply power to prevent reverse connection. Best if you can put a charger on the Bongo battery first, but see my comment about the battery possibly having f...

Hi Sarah Completely agree with Geoff. If you try and sell Bongy as a non-starter, with no MoT you’re looking at scrap value, which may be zero if someone has to collect it. The petrol may well have 'gone off', so I would drain the tank and add some fresh, and the battery may well have deteriorated s...

Nice one.

Happy Christmas to Bongonaughts everywhere.

Season's greetings, and best wishes to all.

Bob and Sue

Second that.

Welcome aboard.

Geoff's advice (top electrical chap) is spot on.

The auto box is pretty standard, so a decent mechanic should be fine with it.

Sadly it seems Shepton Mallet Jail is to close as a visitor attraction early January.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-67554695

Well worth a visit if you can.

I promise I've only done the tour, not been a 'guest'.