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Lee S



Member Since: 06 Sep 2009
Location: Solihull
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Tonga Green
Which Dealer ?
Hi - can any member recommend the best dealer to go to in the (UK) west midlands. Finally going to take the plunge with a 110 XS Utility - wanted one since i was in short trousers as grew up round the corner from Lode Lane. Took the family to see one at the weekend and the kids hav'nt stopped nagging to get one since. (Even the wife was quite taken - with how much shopping she could get in the back Sad !). There seems to be an abundance of dealers in the west mids but which is the best one, particularly for aftersales etc ?. Stratstone Solihull is the closest but prepared to set down roots further afield.

Great forum by the way - Thumbs Up
Post #15162 6th Sep 2009 11:02pm
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AndrewS



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Post #15166 7th Sep 2009 7:27am
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mse



Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
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Lee

Your from my neck of the woods there Thumbs Up

If you look through my posts you will see the stratstone view of yours turely. We have bought (since they were evans halshaw) Freelanders, Discos and the last defender from there and they have got worse. You may notice a theme - if you would like some more info just pm me.

A good sales dealer is Guy Salmon Stratford, for the complete package (i happen to like their service department...but sales have been good) Guy Salmon of Coventry.

Keep in touch Mike
Post #15172 7th Sep 2009 7:57am
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chalky



Member Since: 09 May 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
LAKELAND Land Rover in Coniston Cumbria. DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
Post #15177 7th Sep 2009 9:45am
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PumaGreg



Member Since: 04 Mar 2009
Location: UK
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Tamar Blue
My local dealer is also Statstone Solihull but I bought from Roger Young Land Rover in Saltash, Cornwall! Long story - but the 400 mile round trip to collect my 90 was worth the saving.

For servicing locally (as with all my previous Defenders), I use Guy Salmon on the A45, Coventry.

Go for it - you'll love it! Greg

Currently:
2013 90 2.2 Puma Base Station Wagon
1991 90 Tdi
2015 Discovery Sport 2.2
Post #15183 7th Sep 2009 12:36pm
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Sonic3d



Member Since: 28 Jan 2008
Location: Ross on Wye
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Stornoway Grey
Hereford Landrover for me Thumbs Up
Post #15185 7th Sep 2009 12:50pm
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SULLY



Member Since: 04 Dec 2008
Location: BRISTOL
Posts: 35

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Yeovil Land Rover. Top outfit Thumbs Up
Post #15193 7th Sep 2009 4:48pm
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Lee S



Member Since: 06 Sep 2009
Location: Solihull
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Tonga Green
Thanks all.

Hunches confirmed. Thumbs Up
Post #15200 7th Sep 2009 8:14pm
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Caterham



Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
I certainly would not recommend S. at Solihull and to be honest I didn't think too much of G.S. at Coventry when they did a small repair to rear qtr although the job the did on wing top was 1st class ! ?
C. at Erdington told me my car was just fine when quite clearly it was not!

however they all seems to have good sales?

so as and when I come to buy another it looks like to be doing some searching myself for the best dealer.
Post #15219 8th Sep 2009 8:20am
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Forest of Dean 90



Member Since: 29 Apr 2009
Location: Forest of Dean
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
I've found Likes to be OK as they seem to know what a Defender is, unlike a well known Gloucestershire dealer..
Post #15226 8th Sep 2009 11:31am
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Matfords Exeter or Youngs, Saltash get my vote. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #15232 8th Sep 2009 3:51pm
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110SEB



Member Since: 29 Jan 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Not dealt with them but best mate has - Hereford LR are very good and match prices.

Avoid Droitwich LR from what I have heard, but I may be wrong.
Post #15242 8th Sep 2009 7:34pm
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