How Much Did I spend on my Bongo this year?

[@greenbunnyinabongo7299]

I’m getting a new ( well used but new to me) Bongo at the start of December with my redundancy money. My currant one is on its last legs :( I plan to slowly work my way all the way around the coasts of the UK during the course of 2024 before going back into employment in 2025. I’ve worked full time since I left school at 16 in 1994 and see this as a good opportunity to do this tour. Would be lovely to bump into you and a Richard for a good old chin wag if out Bongo paths ever cross. It’s great to see another vid from you. It has lifted my day :)

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

I love this ⬆️ Good on you! Sounds a wonderful opportunity and it’s great that you are grabbing it. Similar to me. I’ve just retired early and want to do a Bongo challenge too. Use them or lose them I say 🚐

[@LarryBees]

Interesting Videos .I had a Bongo for 10 years (P) Only one year I got through MOT without anything Rust every time but with all sorts of other things including front crossmember one year . You are right about finding the right people to do the welding .. I couldnt get the right people.. Mostly patch jobs with lots of paint to cover it... I did manage to fit new glow plugs and replace rocker gasket myself though. I loved my Bongo but gave her up last year and sold her without MOT as the welding bill was 2k. Love your hardtop.. and good th learn you had her undersealed way back then .. Happy days !!

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

I feel your pain 🙈 Oh to find a Bongo loving garage

[@deborahrosa123]

Good to see you! Those Bongo running costs are pretty similar to mine. I've just sold mine after 8 years of ownership, and smiles per mile!

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

You were a veteran Bongo owner too 😊 are you getting another van?

[@deborahrosa123]

@@TheImportanceofBeing I am, a new import Toyota Alphard! It was a hard decision as I loved my Bongo.

[@martinnorth2680]

Good to see you back. Interesting video. Be nice to get sills done and protected for many years

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

Thanks Martin. I shall keep you posted 😊

[@amandapontin4141]

Really interesting and useful thanks, I’m going to look into insurance again when I renew next year. I had my sills and arches done this year, I think you have that info? Also Autocraft, great garage in Cardiff that know bongos, unfortunately not for the bodywork though. Nice to see you back!

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

Thanks Amanda. Yes I’m so pleased your work was done. Autocraft is where I’ve been the last 2 years for MOT and servicing too

[@markthompson62]

I've missed your vids! Have you got a particular destination in mind for your next Bongo adventure?

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

Lovely to know 😊 The next one is going to be UK and a solo mission. The question is will I make it to the continent ? ⁉️

[@elizabethhughes8738]

Nice to see you again.

[@davidmarsden1681]

Love my camper but with my total was as low as yours😂.T5 ownership can be expensive. AS U SAY SMILES PER MILES AND MEMORIES MADE.❤

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

As long as you are enjoying your van 🚐 long live the smiles 😬

[@samfletcher222]

hi have you still got the bongo and thoughts on high roofs it warmer than the pop top thanks sam

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

Sorry it’s taken me so long to reply! Yes I still have the Bongo and I love my high top. I do find it warmer as it’s covered in a carpet type material and the sun (when it’s out) does come in the side windows of the roof and warms the van up nicely

[@FingerBoard1969]

Hi can I ask you what garage you use in Worcester please as I am in redditch and need help with my BONGO x

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

Sorry for delay in my response I used Worcester Mobile mechanics in Worcester for mots and servicing and new Dawn conversions for the roof and extras

[@LynetteShawMcKone]

I have a great guy up here in Cumbria, but that's possibly too far away for you? He only does Bongo's, nothing else, and knows what he's talking about.

[@TheImportanceofBeing]

Well it’s good to know about that garage and I might just travel that far if I need to! And Cumbria is beautiful 🤩