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Mynstral



Member Since: 14 Feb 2012
Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
Essex Dealer feedback.
Morning All. Last week I had my Utility in for warenty work on the central locking/alarm. They had it a week and its still not right, but that's another story. I had them come and collect it. After it was dropped off at mine I refuelled it, and reset the Scangauge. To my horror I saw that the top speed for that day was upto 80mph. The Wife said don't make a fuss but the legal limit for a duel carriageway is only 60mph.

I emailed the Service Manager and the Head of the Dealership. I received an appologetic reply and £100 off my next visit. Lol.

Myn.

Click image to enlarge Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for breakfast.
Post #265947 12th Sep 2013 10:15am
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Go Beyond



Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
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I'd want more than that and I wouldn't be forced to spend it with them ! - Outrageous, it'll be you the Police call on ....
Post #265953 12th Sep 2013 10:27am
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pjb



Member Since: 08 Apr 2009
Location: Sunny Oxford
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When I had a RRS my local dealer did 94mph I did not even get an apology from them so shamed them in local press as I had tracker on the vehicle - sadly standard practice Evil or Very Mad 2020 P300 HSE
Post #265962 12th Sep 2013 11:18am
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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It's not right them driving your vehicle like that but very common in the motor trade. and 70 is the legal speed limit for a duel carriageway
Post #265963 12th Sep 2013 11:54am
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Caterham



Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
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I think it might actually be 60 for a utility .....


they were probably checking everything was working correctly ..... including the speed limiter Laughing


thats proper wrong in my books but its not the first story of its sort I've heard of.
Post #265964 12th Sep 2013 11:58am
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Mynstral



Member Since: 14 Feb 2012
Location: Essex
Posts: 119
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Hi mk1collector. As far as I was aware its only 60 in a utility. Due to the lower road tax band. 70 on motorway.

Myn. Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for breakfast.
Post #265965 12th Sep 2013 12:00pm
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Mynstral



Member Since: 14 Feb 2012
Location: Essex
Posts: 119
United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
Hi Caterham. Mite gave been the fact I still had the BAS tune on as it wasn't in for any engine related work. The driver said to my wife 'it drives well'.

Myn. Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for breakfast.
Post #265966 12th Sep 2013 12:03pm
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LandRoverAnorak



Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
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As a dual purpose vehicle, it's 70mph, the same as cars. It hasn't got anything to do with the tax band. It's been discussed on here at great length (several times) with some nice comprehensive answers from Blackwolf, if you fancy searching for them. Darren

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Post #265970 12th Sep 2013 12:45pm
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Mynstral



Member Since: 14 Feb 2012
Location: Essex
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Hi Darren. Currently in Tenerife awaiting the tail end of a hurricane. Limited wifi here so will search when home.

Myn. Big Cry Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for breakfast.
Post #265990 12th Sep 2013 1:41pm
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hamster



Member Since: 27 Apr 2013
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Who was the dealer? .
Regards Paul
Post #266093 12th Sep 2013 7:19pm
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mk1collector



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As LRA says its a dual purpose vehicle so speed limit is 70 Wink
Post #266121 12th Sep 2013 8:11pm
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Mynstral



Member Since: 14 Feb 2012
Location: Essex
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Hi Hamster, the dealer was Lookers.

Myn. 😳 Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for breakfast.
Post #266188 12th Sep 2013 10:05pm
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Andy80



Member Since: 31 May 2013
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I've never be fond of Lookers and would travel further a field (probably Hammonds)to buy/service a newer landie! Working towards Carry on camping!
Post #273162 12th Oct 2013 3:55pm
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
My dealers enjoy pointing out they won't road-test my vehicle as they deem the wheels 'illegal' I pointed out that that's the way I want it as I don't fancy any 'oily rag' driving my truck. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #273170 12th Oct 2013 5:21pm
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Supacat



Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
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I note some cars and maybe now LR as it's on the latest Jags have a valet mode that can be set and I think limits engine revs/gear.
Post #273694 14th Oct 2013 3:47pm
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