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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412   
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Hi,
In theory any garage can service your Defender without voiding the warranty as long as there strictly follow the official service schedule - it would appear that some independants may do a better job than a main dealer 
As long as you feel certain they understand Pumas and have all the knowledge and diagnostic equipment they need for any ECU upgrades then go for it. From a service record viewpoint as long as they were a recognised LR independant then most people would be ok - my main worry would be warranty work as most independants aren't going to touch that without payment and a main dealer may try and say the independant didn't spot something they should have. You would also need to get a 12 month anti corrosion check done and the book stamped. John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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27th Oct 2011 8:32am |
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| Anthony Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 4 
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JSG
Thanks very much for coming back to me, really appreciated. If you don't mind me running my conversation with them past you since your reply. They do have the knowledge of Pumas and have the diagnostic equipment for upgrades. All their engineers have gone to LR College and their equipment is exactly the same as LR use. Their service reports have the same criteria as LR. They are not a LR franchise and he said there are no LR approved independents just specialists who have been LR trained and use same parts as etc He said that Ford, who who know owns LR, and the government recognise smaller non dealers as experts. They also said that they give a 12 month anti corrosion check and the service book will have their stamp on it. They said re warranty they do not do warranty work and these have to go back to the main LR dealer and that servicing does not effect warranty. I think I should go ahead, just thought I would run it past you. Thanks again and no more questions after this one, promise! |
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27th Oct 2011 11:15am |
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| cinstone Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Stourbridge Posts: 375  
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£480! Mine was £250 at a main stealer. O.k, the V.A.T has gone up a bit since then, but blimey!
Chris. http://shropshirelandrovers.freeforums.org 2015 Defender 90 XS SW & Helen, 1964 IIa. Previously 2012 Defender 90 XS SW & 2008 90 XS SW. Previous LR's: Michael, my 2008 Defender 90 XS SW. Machinas oportet intrare non capsicum annuum faveo |
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28th Oct 2011 2:29pm |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 
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as long as they are VAT registered and use genuine parts there wont be a problem regarding your warranty 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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28th Oct 2011 2:51pm |
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| Anthony Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 4
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Guys thank you so much, really appreciate your input. I will call main stealers further afield and compare.
Have a great weekend all |
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28th Oct 2011 3:05pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 
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Also ask about if you get it serviced by a indy...Is your corrosion/inspection warranty still covered...As LR tried to get out of a warranty cliam with me because LR say that a indy cannot do the corrosion/inspection
 NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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28th Oct 2011 4:56pm |
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| Anthony Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 4
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I will check with the Indy re the corrosion/inspection warranty. Cannot believe LR and thought I'd speak to three official dealers in a 40 mile radius re 1st service charges for a '10 puma xs 2.4lt. Wait for it!! For 1st year service or 12k, service parts, inc vat, prices went from £544/£434 and £400. Unbelievable! So if going to a main dealer, cross check prices. I am going to the Indy, same inspection service sheet, specialist engineers,equipment and parts with VAT for £260.
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28th Oct 2011 8:14pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626
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Its the Dealer you need to ask about the corrosion/inspection warranty. if your covered if you use an indy
NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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28th Oct 2011 9:58pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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Anthony, the first service is a diagnostic check, an oil change, and the anti corrosion check, that's it. I wouldnt worry who you take it to to be honest but to pay 480 quid for an oil change and a 5 minute diagnostic seems madness to me.
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28th Oct 2011 10:31pm |
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| wslr Member Since: 18 Jul 2010 Location: Wellington, Somerset Posts: 581
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Nothing takes 5 minutes with IDS...  You are right though, and I suspect numerous ones go out unchecked or even with a new oil filter up in. |
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29th Oct 2011 10:17pm |
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| chrisbowler Member Since: 25 Jun 2011 Location: wales Posts: 101 |
I did a first year service on a 60 plate defender 90 last week and found that it needed half litre gear oil in transfer box - the T box showed no sign of any oil leaks so have to assume it was low from dealer at PDI. We checked all levels and did the service by the book, checked all as described and changed engine oil, filter and washer bottle top up. It came to less than 1/2 of the £480 quoted above!!! including VAT
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12th Nov 2011 6:47pm |
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