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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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stratstone Newport customer care
I bought a 90 truck cab from them just over a week ago on an 08 plate with 25000 miles on the clock in excellent condition with fsh.
Today went to come to work and no power steering.
That's not there fault as things can go wrong with second hand cars.
I phoned at 8.32 am and spoke to a sales man who tried to put me through to servicing but couldn't and said he would get them to phone me.
I have told him they need to pick the car up from me and sort it out and that I don't want to wait for this to happen.
I will keep posting as the day goes on and hope that the dealer comes through with excellent customer service.
I also have a new defender 110 xs which I bought from the Cardiff branch.

lets see what happens
Post #279651 5th Nov 2013 9:13am
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Vince



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Hmm, well hopefully you have a better experience than i have with stratstone in newcastle...

utterly hopeless!
Post #279716 5th Nov 2013 1:43pm
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steve E



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They have picked up the 90 and taken it to be fixed.
they didn't have a loan car for me so I need a lift home from work. Laughing
waiting for the prognosis now.
Driver couldn't believe how heavy it was without the power steering working so hope he gets it back ok.

Hi Vince
Ive not always had a great time with Stratstone which is why I thought I would share this experience as it happens.

just glad ive got the 110 to use.
Post #279723 5th Nov 2013 2:37pm
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williamthedog



Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
i bought mine new from the newport dealer.
the salesmen were useless with keeping me up to date with delivery time.
their attitude was disgusting.
i wouldnt buy a air filter off them now never mind a new defender !!! Twisted Evil
Post #279753 5th Nov 2013 5:27pm
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steve E



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They were going to phone me today to let me know the verdict.
I've not heard anything Rolling Eyes
Had to cancel the waxoil treatment it was booked for on Thursday.
See what happens tomorrow
Post #279758 5th Nov 2013 5:48pm
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heartworm



Member Since: 23 Oct 2013
Location: East Kilbride
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Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Expect a similar post from me in the near future, regarding Stratstone Cardiff and the 35K Land Rover Approved 08 plate Defender 110, that's did 4 miles and was sent to the garage the day after I received it with some serious transmission issues.
Post #279763 5th Nov 2013 5:57pm
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steve E



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What about the 120 point check they do before they go on sale.
Heartworm what's the story with yours ?
Post #279909 5th Nov 2013 10:47pm
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Cuthbert



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heartworm wrote:
Expect a similar post from me in the near future, regarding Stratstone Cardiff and the 35K Land Rover Approved 08 plate Defender 110, that's did 4 miles and was sent to the garage the day after I received it with some serious transmission issues.


That sounds as if you are having a seriously negative experience and you aren't exactly just around the corner from this dealership. If you are away up in Scotland maybe they think you can't just pop in every other day to make your presence felt at Reception?
Post #279922 5th Nov 2013 11:28pm
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heartworm



Member Since: 23 Oct 2013
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Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Will post up a detailed explanation tonight, I am currently working on a customer site but in short I got a 110 delivered on Wednesday 30th October and it had just over 35K miles on the clock. With tax starting on the 1st of November I went to the doctors 4 miles down the road, half way there I pulled over due to a whining noise from the back/ transmission. AA come out, (From land rover assist) agree something isn't as it should be and send out a flat bed, remove it from flat bed (After a lot of hassle for being sent to a closed garage!) and the car wouldn't select a gear without the AA driver going into LOW. At this point we discover the electric windows are rather temperamental, and the back of the truck is covered in a clear fluid too.


Currently running around in a Toyota Auris hire car until they get this sorted - so far it's done 500 miles this week without breaking down. First time i've ever considered rejecting a car tbh, not sure if/how I could go about this.
Post #279938 6th Nov 2013 5:48am
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williamthedog



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steve E wrote:
What about the 120 point check they do before they go on sale.
Heartworm what's the story with yours ?

the only checks they seem to do is making sure they got your money before you leave.
i only work about 1.5miles from them but i avoid them like the plague now !!!
Post #279939 6th Nov 2013 7:04am
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steve E



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Hi William
why was your experience so bad with them?
Post #279951 6th Nov 2013 8:21am
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williamthedog



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they gave me a delivery date, so i went in the week before to sort everything out.
when i went there i was told it had ben put back 6weeks,nice communication !
when i picked it up the salesman couldnt be bothered showing me to the vehicle or no apologies for the way i was treated.
customer care ,more like customer careless !!!
Post #279968 6th Nov 2013 9:10am
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steve E



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That's really bad William
They didn't want me to pick mine up on the Saturday I wanted so I got them to bring it to me at work on the Monday.

I wouldn't be happy with that on a new car.

im still waiting to hear Rolling Eyes
Post #279970 6th Nov 2013 9:18am
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steve E



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its nearly 1 oclock and I haven't heard a thing yet.
been with them over 24 hours and was told they would phone yesterday.
just left a message as cant get hold of sales gent.
Hoping they phone back to say all is done and its on its way back to me Rolling with laughter

missing Bertie already.
Post #280017 6th Nov 2013 12:59pm
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williamthedog



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dont hold your breath Steve Whistle
Post #280023 6th Nov 2013 1:19pm
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