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The Van Doctor - Ford Transit Specialists Specialists in Ford Transit/Custom/Ranger/Connect repair.
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We are offering our customers a FREE TO ENTER prize draw. YOU, our customers, are the reason we exist today - and as a t...
12/09/2026

We are offering our customers a FREE TO ENTER prize draw.
YOU, our customers, are the reason we exist today - and as a thank you, we are giving YOU the chance to win ยฃ1000!

How to enter? - All customers of The Van Doctor are eligible for this free to enter prize draw, get in touch to find out more! - CUSTOMERS ONLY!

www.thevandoctor.co.uk
0191 468 2740
The Van Doctor
7-8 Derwenthaugh Marina
Blaydon on Tyne
NE21 5LL

Did you know.. Removing the body on a 3.2 ford ranger makes it much easier to replace the alternator!www.thevandoctor.co...
10/09/2026

Did you know.. Removing the body on a 3.2 ford ranger makes it much easier to replace the alternator!

www.thevandoctor.co.uk

WORKSHOP OWNERS! For the last year we have been developing one of the best workshop management systems on the market, an...
24/08/2026

WORKSHOP OWNERS! For the last year we have been developing one of the best workshop management systems on the market, and our pricing is extremely competitive.

Weโ€™ve included a lot of the features within some of the more established GMS systems, and weโ€™ve added lots of unique features that are exclusive to iMech.

The best bit? NO CONTRACT! Stay because the system is good, not because youโ€™re trapped.

Being a workshop owner, I understand the importance of flow, ease of useโ€ฆ and the ability to easily record vehicle defects at the click of a button. But I also understand the cost of running a workshop, and how much other systems are charging per monthโ€ฆ and it really doesnโ€™t have to be so expensive.

We will soon be available on IOS and Android App stores, which will be able to notify Technicians of work.

Between the team of the developers and myself, this system has taken thousands of hours to perfect, and as we speak.. we are currently beta testing.

If youโ€™re interested in having your workshop running smoother, and improving productivity and customer experienceโ€ฆ give iMech a follow, and when we launch (VERY SOON), you will be notified.

User-friendly. Built for workshops, BY workshops.

Weโ€™re putting in the hours to perfect a iMech - a garage management system designed around the realities of running a busy independent workshop.

Less paperwork. Less admin. Less time managing systems.
More time doing what you do best โ€” repairing vehicles and running your workshop.

Built by a busy workshop owner and a team of developers, iMech is designed to be simple, powerful and easy to use from day one.

NO CONTRACT. No unnecessary complexity. Just a smarter way to run your workshop.

www.i-mech.co.uk

28/07/2026

We had a job come back ๐Ÿซ 

We have repaired hundreds of Transits for BCM water ingress, this is the first ever BCM come-back.

Techs - what do you think?

Happy Birthday to Lee! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽˆ Lee has one of those memories where he canโ€™t remember yesterday, but will remember a conversa...
18/07/2026

Happy Birthday to Lee! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽˆ

Lee has one of those memories where he canโ€™t remember yesterday, but will remember a conversation you had with him 5 years ago, and could recite every word - and every detail.

Lee plays a vital role in our forever busy workshop. No corners are cut, and a a proper job is done.
A fantastic technician indeed.

Heโ€™s celebrating his Birthday in his camper van with his lovely wife for the weekend.

Thank you for being you Lee!

Happy Birthday Owen! Owen (at the back, on the right) was the first Technician to leave Ford and join the team at The Va...
05/07/2026

Happy Birthday Owen!

Owen (at the back, on the right) was the first Technician to leave Ford and join the team at The Van Doctor in March 2025.

We celebrated Owens 31st last night with a bottomless brunch ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ, and a good night was had by the whole team.

2023 - Where it all started for The Van Doctor.3 years later, we have 5 ex dealer Ford trained technicians, an aspiring ...
30/06/2026

2023 - Where it all started for The Van Doctor.

3 years later, we have 5 ex dealer Ford trained technicians, an aspiring apprentice technician, and a service advisor.

We appreciate every single one of our customers!
This would not have been possible without huge risk and ambition, but also YOU. Thank you so much for putting your trust into us, itโ€™s been blood sweat and tears, however we are winning, and we are eternally grateful.

- The team at The Van Doctor.

๐Ÿ“ Derwenthaugh Marina
Blaydon on Tyne
NE21 5LL
0191 468 2740

Happy Fathers Day to all of our customers who are fathers, and all of our staff who are fathers. Being a father means gu...
21/06/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all of our customers who are fathers, and all of our staff who are fathers.

Being a father means guiding, supporting, and helping a child grow through patience, responsibility, and care.
These qualities often translate into the workplace, strengthening leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Fatherhood can also build resilience, empathy, and accountability, helping create a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.

Keep it cool dads ๐Ÿ˜Ž

The Van Doctor
Derwenthaugh Marina
Blaydon on Tyne
NE21 5LL

0191 468 2740

The story of this 3.2 Ford Ranger! Crank non start.This beautiful Ranger is owned by a gentleman in ireland. 2 years ago...
12/06/2026

The story of this 3.2 Ford Ranger!

Crank non start.

This beautiful Ranger is owned by a gentleman in ireland.

2 years ago, his engine failed, still ran, albeit lumpy and rough, because a piston cracked.

He found a technician in england down south who replaced the engine with a brand new unit at a cost of ยฃ10,000.

The technician who installed the engine could not get the vehicle started, things happen. So he tried and tried and tried his best to get the vehicle running, but he couldnโ€™t get it started no matter what he tried.

The customer was still charged for the work carried out even though the engine could not be started.

The ranger then ended up at a local Ford dealership, they replaced the high pressure fuel pump and various other parts..

The vehicle still would not start.

We were recommended by Ford for him to have the vehicle recovered to us so we can gain an understanding as to why the vehicle cranks, but will not fire up.

After correcting some poor workmanship by the engine install, we began our diagnostic.

Remember this vehicle has been worked on, sat around, worked on again etc .. for 2 years.

Within just a few hours on the vehicle, including work correction, we found the culprit.

- A loose pin grip on the fuel rail pressure sensor.

The customer is over the moon.

He thought it would never run again.

Attention to detail and knowing what to look for is KEY.

www.TheVanDoctor.co.uk

0191 468 2740

The Van Doctor
Derwenthaugh Marina
Blaydon on Tyne
NE21 5LL

Glad to see one of our customers is enjoying the sun! - Picture sent in by Toni from her camper van, enjoying a beverage...
25/05/2026

Glad to see one of our customers is enjoying the sun! - Picture sent in by Toni from her camper van, enjoying a beverage from a limited edition TVD mugs ๐Ÿ˜†!

Dont forget to check your coolant level in this heat!

Stay cool ๐Ÿ˜Ž

www.TheVanDoctor.co.uk

0191 468 2740

Address

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441914682740

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