March 2024 by Nicolle Thompson
We have just picked up our very first bongo and just wanted to say thank you to Tim and all the team Bongo Barn - they have been amazing from start to finish. Nothing has been too much trouble; Tim was always happy to answer any queries we had. There was never any pressure to do anything and the final conversion is even better than we hoped. We were new to Bongos and had to put our trust in Tim right from the start. We're so glad we came across Bongo Barn and would recommend them to absolutely anybody.
February 2024 by Kenneth Davenport
When my Bongo developed a fault with the ignition system that put it off the road, my local garage were struggling to diagnose the problem. I eventually decided to transport it down to the Bongo Barn to have a Bongo specialist look at it. Tim was able to correctly identify the problem and had it fixed within a few days. As well as fixing the particular issue and getting me back on the road, Tim gave me a lot of good advice on the Bongo,, and also picked me up from the train station when I came down to collect it. Fantastic service from start to finish.
January 2024 by Kirstin Asher
I'd taken my Bongo to 6 different garages (one a supposed 'specialist'), but none of them could sort out the running issues. One visit to the Bongo Barn and Tim and his team fixed it. It's the best it's ever run in 2 years of owning it. Great and friendly service, thanks!
September 2023 by Misky F
We are over the moon with our new Bongo! One of the latest models available, Tim and his team were nothing short of fabulous to chose, import, recommission, add extras to it and hand it over with in depth explanations and advice. Tim has also been super patient when I asked what feels a like million questions and he seriously knew the answer to everything. That guy knows his stuff and he's seriously authentic, decent, nice and knowledgeable. We highly recommend the Bongo Barn and would buy our Bongo from them again any day!
August 2023 by Heather Taylor
Whilst staying at Bolbec Manor Campsite in our Mazda Bongo, we unfortunately had trouble with the battery. The campsite owner recommended The Bongo Barn (5 miles away) for advice. They were so helpful - checked the battery and declared it pretty much useless. They were able to sell and fit a new one . All done very quickly , so that we could get on with our visit to Beamish Museum. Could not fault the service.
July 2023 by Sally Furr
Had been looking for our first Bongo and came across the name Bongo Barn on a forum. I emailed Tim and told him what we were looking for. After a phone call from Tim and many back and forth texts He had just what we were looking for. We travelled from Hertfordshire to collect our Bongo yesterday and are so happy we went to Bongo Barn. Tim took the time to go through everything we needed to know and show us around our new van, it?s not a new conversion but a preowned van but we are delighted with it. We travelled a long way to collect but felt the customer service from Tim, the knowledge and checks he had done and the genuine care he takes was worth it. He clearly knows all there is to know about Bongos and we will be returning next year for a service and MOT.We had a great drive home and feel confident that we couldn?t have done any more to find a mechanically sound Bongo from such a trustworthy and genuine company.
June 2023 by Felicity Porter
These guys are just the best! They fixed my poor Bongo super quickly, knowing exactly what was wrong before even opening him up! They made a worrying situation 100% better and I was instantly reassured chatting to them. They were super friendly, nice and funny! Going above and beyond by getting us in to a b&b locally, giving us a lift there and delivering my Bongo there the next day! My Bongo is now better than ever ?
May 2023 by Bailey Clouston
Bongo Barn were very good to deal with, a wealth of knowledge and very helpful. I highly recommend!
May 2023 by Ryan Carr
Been a week since we picked up our new bongo for The Bongo Barn. Once again Tim and his team were fantastic. Answering questions, providing information and accommodating us. Tim delivered exactly what he said he would. From it being imported directly from Japan by Tim, kitting it out to meet our needs to having it fully commissioned and ready to drive home. They really do the full works to it. The knowledge Tim and the team have on bongos is second to none. Nothing is a hassel and the whole experience is smooth, relaxed and easy. Can't recommend The Bongo Barn enough. We just love our new bongo. Tim is able to offer the full package whatever you need and goes above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied. And we certainly are. Thankyou Tim and the team. Couldn't have asked for more.
December 2022 by brian wilkes
Just picked up our Christmas present to each other, a Bongo rear conversion. We have had a great experience with Tim and his team at the Bongo Barn.If you are thinking about buying a Bongo I would highly recommend this company.Brian and Ann
October 2022 by Kevin O'Connor
I collected my Bongo last weekend after an excellent experience with Tim Wing who spent lots of time finding out exactly what I wanted and needed in a conversion before we did anything. He really inspired confidence in his honesty and integrity and kept me informed as the job progressed. The result was exactly what I had imagined and I am very pleased with my Bongo. Tim spent over an hour explaining every aspect of the van before I left he?s not just interested in the money he cares about the customers experience and encouraged contact if I had any questions or queries once I got home. All in all a great experience so unlike a motor deal more like taking someone?s much loved pet into my care.
September 2022 by Richard Osborne
Picked up my Bongo recently and just wanted to to tell everyone how delighted we are with it. A great team of people, with special thanks to Tim who gave us considerable advice and shared his exceptional knowledge about these vehicles with us. The standard of workmanship and attention to detail is second to none. We were also kept informed throughout the whole process which is very comforting. We will certainly use The Bongo Barn for ongoing services. Great work!
June 2022 by Richard Harris
I knew that I'd be pleased with the Bongo I was buying from Tim and his team . . . but what I got exceeded all my expectations. I can't recommend the Bongo Barn enough. Tim imported mine (the third Bongo I have owned, and by far the best) direct from Japan, and fully restored it and fitted it with his excellent rear conversion. The result is quite simply perfect. It drives like a dream, looks great, is extraordinarily comfortable (day and night) and - though it's 18 years old - looks and feels almost new. The whole process has been a delight. Tim knows so much about Bongos he inspires confidence in everything he does. He's a very nice bloke too, and I trust him implicitly. What more could you ask?
June 2022 by nik teague
We just received our Mazda Bongo from the Bongo Barn - Tim was brilliant in sourcing a great example, refurbishing it and converting it to the spec we wanted. Haven't had a chance to go far in it yet but it's just great... The whole family loves it and I can't speak highly enough of the handover, advice and care we received both during the purchase process and upon receipt of the vehicle. We'll be continuing to get it serviced etc. At the Bongo Barn and will return again when we decide to go to next stage of converting it.
April 2022 by James Davies
I heard such GREAT things about the bongo barn that I travelled from Kent to Northumberland and I wasn?t disappointed. Lovely experience to deal with and very helpful team, I would highly recommend them. Even though there are closer bongo specialists to home, it?s well worth looking beyond the midlands to deal with professional people who value their customers. Many thanks guys.
