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 Jaguar Land Rover bets $80m on bespoke paint services |
markb110
 27th Jan 2025 1:55pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 818 · Subject: Jaguar Land Rover bets $80m on bespoke paint services |
With Jaguar's DEI approach I would have thought that their 'customers' would rather be presented with a white EV and a box of rainbow crayons to do they own unicorn designs....  |
| What tools? |
markb110
23rd Jan 2025 4:58pm
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Forum: V8 P525 Area (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 285 · Subject: What tools? |
Isn't that what the SOS button is for, surely the benefits of modern Land Rover ownership is to watch someone else get their hands dirty......  |
| Joke of the day ... (beat this) |
markb110
22nd Jan 2025 7:58pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 1490 · Views: 587802 · Subject: Joke of the day ... (beat this) |
| https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11070/Screenshot%2B2025-01-22%2B194954.jpg |
| Screenwash bottle insulation |
markb110
17th Jan 2025 8:52am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 773 · Subject: Screenwash bottle insulation |
Webasto used to have a product called the Hot Shot which warmed up the entire screen wash system.
No idea if this is still available.
The problem in the UK is by the time you think you need som ... |
| Steering Lock Advice Please |
markb110
12th Jan 2025 9:51am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 7 · Views: 797 · Subject: Steering Lock Advice Please |
| Don’t forget a spare wheel lock.. |
| How renew Remote subscription on the App ? |
markb110
11th Jan 2025 5:04pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 441 · Subject: How renew Remote subscription on the App ? |
I would say that it would be worth talking to your local dealer or even JLR customer services.
The frequently asked questions says that it should have started working for you straight away, so ther ... |
| is something wrong or is it me??? |
markb110
10th Jan 2025 7:28pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 510 · Subject: is something wrong or is it me??? |
Mine turned out to be the swivel pins.
It’s worth speaking to your local independent otherwise you could end up chasing your tail and spending money ‘on the off chance’.
At the same time I ... |
| insuring new D350 X difficulties - what cat immobiliser? |
markb110
10th Jan 2025 1:13pm
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Forum: My New Defender (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 352 · Subject: insuring new D350 X difficulties - what cat immobiliser? |
My wife has a Velar and in her incontrol account click on SECURE TRACKER, under THATCHAM click on view certificate.
It then shows the Certificate of Installation document. This is personalised to t ... |
| 1994 3 door Discovery buying advice please |
markb110
6th Jan 2025 7:21pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 495 · Subject: 1994 3 door Discovery buying advice please |
Hi Carman
https://youtu.be/bP27Vn83ycY?si=nkp9MGkjcQrNcXVc
Work your way through Sophie's 5 part series.
The main issues appeared to be the hidden rust behind the aluminium outer panels.
S ... |
| Most expensive hourly rate in the UK goes to… |
markb110
22nd Dec 2024 4:00pm
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Forum: Dealership & Sponsor Feedback · Replies: 9 · Views: 898 · Subject: Most expensive hourly rate in the UK goes to… |
| Well if Guildford is anything to go by, someone has to pay for THREE buildings, four receptionists, at least two courtesy staff to welcome you and take your keys, call centre staff, customer handler, ... |
| Manufacturer vs dealer warranty |
markb110
19th Dec 2024 3:22pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 6 · Views: 705 · Subject: Manufacturer vs dealer warranty |
| Need to be mindful that you dealership may close in the coming years so worth finding out if their warranty allows you to use another group of dealers that may be closer or would you have to stick wit ... |
| Land Rover Defender Recalled for Snorkel That Could Fly Off |
markb110
13th Dec 2024 11:40am
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 6 · Views: 708 · Subject: Land Rover Defender Recalled for Snorkel That Could Fly Off |
| Well I guess that Land Rover had to go skipping off into the sunset holding hands with their besties Jaguar at some point in the nearest future……. |
| Question for the Fishermen |
markb110
12th Dec 2024 9:07am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 657 · Subject: Question for the Fishermen |
Don't buy anything from a car boot sale.
Fishing tackle, toddlers clothes and 110v tools are the most stolen items to be sold at those places.
Good luck. |
| Td5 self locking problem |
markb110
7th Dec 2024 2:57pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 1 · Views: 210 · Subject: Td5 self locking problem |
I had something similar in the past.
The yellow wire ( from memory) had broken within the rubber boot between the door and the bulkhead.
Once I had the door card off, the loom loosened, then gen ... |
| BAMA Autumn Leaves |
markb110
2nd Dec 2024 2:47pm
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Forum: Events · Replies: 3 · Views: 459 · Subject: BAMA Autumn Leaves |
Nice one 
I did the first Autumn Leaves night event a number of years ago.
On the climb up from the Black Cat pub with five vehicles behind me my transfer box went pop. My navigator ... |
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