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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535  |
Argh! You've just mentioned the dreaded Land Rover 7 day free insurance.
Ever heard the phrase "No such thing as a free lunch"! I was seduced by the offer and it turned into a data gathering exercise with a mountain of questions from a bloke in an office who didn't actually know what a Defender was. His Land Rover product knowledge was awful and then he tried to get me a deal on an annual policy at a price that made my eyes water. At the end of the day it served a purpose in allowing the dealer to register and release the vehicle - but it is really all about gathering your personal data for updating the Big Brother computer database |
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7th Feb 2014 10:04pm |
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| adamatdraycott Member Since: 11 Nov 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 299  
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Picked the new Defender up yesterday from Guy Salmon in Knutsford. They got me sorted out very quickly and efficiently... I never even had chance to grab a coffee and doughnut!
Very happy with the spec I went for. It feels HUGE compared to my Jimny, and difficult to manoeuvre, but I'm sure I'll get used to it! It'll be making a trip to CSK mid week for a full Dinitrol treatment. Here are a couple if pics to keep you guys happy.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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2nd Mar 2014 8:25am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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Very nice, did you get a good deal from GS..?
Cheers Simon |
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2nd Mar 2014 8:34am |
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| adamatdraycott Member Since: 11 Nov 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 299
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@ couplands - in short yes! After initial dealings with my local Stratstone went sour, I simply sent emails to local dealers, Knutsford being the furthest away at 60 mile. They came back with great discount so I visited and ordered in December.
Some dealers replied simply asking me to visit the dealership, these were not even considered. All in all a great service, and I will certainly buy from them again if the offer is good! I need to remove that sticker in the rear window though... Yuck! |
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2nd Mar 2014 9:33am |
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| david mitchell Member Since: 01 Jul 2012 Location: Meath Posts: 418  
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Don't forget to order your defender2.net sticker! Lovely defender, is your face sore from smiling?
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2nd Mar 2014 12:35pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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Don't forget to change your avatar picture
 Looks very nice indeed!  An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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2nd Mar 2014 12:41pm |
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| adamatdraycott Member Since: 11 Nov 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 299
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Picture will be updated when the missus has taken a few photos... She's has already planned a 'shoot'. She's a photography student
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2nd Mar 2014 2:08pm |
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| sweepc Member Since: 19 Jun 2011 Location: uk Posts: 568 
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Looks great
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2nd Mar 2014 2:56pm |
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| ChrisJ Member Since: 12 Nov 2013 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 231
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Very nice! One of my favourite colours for the Defender, although I have just bought a Belize
Enjoy! |
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5th Mar 2014 9:32pm |
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| TACK Member Since: 26 Apr 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 1045 
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I did the same buying my new defender, told them what I want, what I had in by email, and awaiting the best offer from about 30 dealerships . Then I did the same px'ing my defender for the D4. Hassle free and I found it quicker to get what I want at the right price. Both occasions it was Guy Salomon whom came trumps. |
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6th Mar 2014 7:25am |
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| adamatdraycott Member Since: 11 Nov 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 299
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^^^^^ this day and age it should be standard practice!
Any dealers who refused to talk money, lost a very easy sale. I was buying one at screen price, so getting a great deal made it a bit sweeter. I dropped the truck off with Chris at CSK yesterday morning for a full stage 3 dinitrol treatment should be collecting later today! Will hopefully get some better pics soon, the last week has been a bit hectic! |
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6th Mar 2014 7:53am |
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| rtm89 Member Since: 14 May 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 257 
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The 7 day insurance may be a pain and a data gathering exercise but it does also entitle you to excess protect where should anything happen to your pride and joy and it need repairing most insurance companies will charge a premium to have it repaired at a Land Rover approved repair centre due to having to use genuine parts/techniques etc.
The excess protect covers up to £250 premium that your insurers may charge to have it done at an approved centre. Worth having as it's free even if you have to answer a load of questions, they only take 5 mins. |
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6th Mar 2014 9:55am |
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| adamatdraycott Member Since: 11 Nov 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 299
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Here it is at CSK last Wednesday for a Dinitrol treatment
Click image to enlarge Cheers Chris! Washed, and then got the Autoglym resin polish out, followed by the new pot of Autoglym HD wax... Which I was very pleased with how easy it all went on. Wheels have also been off, washed thoroughly, any underseal removed and then rinsed. Followed by a couple of coats of resin polish and then 2 coats of poor boys wheel sealant |
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10th Mar 2014 8:29pm |
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| adamatdraycott Member Since: 11 Nov 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 299
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So after a full Dinitrol & ACF50 treatment, i took it out for a drive to Church Stretton and the Long Mynd.
I have changed a few fasteners to non painted stainless as i prefer the look. Factory fit fasteners holding the the light surrounds, lamps, and wing top grills were already stainless but painted black. I have also fitted a set of Gwyn Lewis front arch 'Mud Shields'. Simple but should protect the underside. The girlfriend wanted to take a few photos of it as well while we were up the Long Mynd; mainly for one of her uni projects, but also to stick up on here! Struggled a little bit driving up the 30% gradient as you really had to rev it to allow for a gear change, but other than that i was very happy with the way it handled the lanes. Here is some Defender porn for you guys... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Last edited by adamatdraycott on 29th Mar 2014 8:12pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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29th Mar 2014 6:06pm |
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