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). Prices do seem to vary a fair bit!
| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405   
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If you are extending your Land Rover Assistance & warranty, then the LR network.
Indies are usually cheaper labour per hour.... Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
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28th Aug 2013 10:51pm |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 
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Mine will be 3 years old on tuesday but I will be sticking with Guy Salmon Ascot as I've had no trouble with them and they have bent over backwards to help me at times
 Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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29th Aug 2013 2:18am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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Route B
Have done for all, and since they were new ,, never a problem,, and only back to the dealer for 3 small warranty items with the last 4 Defenders California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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29th Aug 2013 6:44am |
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| strang Member Since: 16 May 2012 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1380 
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Sign up for the Allegiance scheme and they will throw in a free MOT with the service (which will be due at 3 years old) Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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29th Aug 2013 11:52am |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Try BLR in Maidenhead they have some good techs there
Just make sure you dont drive out with one of their specials |
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29th Aug 2013 11:57am |
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| iPints Member Since: 15 Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 294  
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Not quite in Berkshire but in Oxfordshire, just off the A338 between Wantage and Hungerford (on top of the ridgeway so Wantage end) is MID Engineering. They are great Landrover specialists. They are always eager to forge relationships with their customers.
Have used them for years and trust them always. The fear of death is the most unjustified of all fears, for there's no risk of accident for someone who's dead. Albert Einstein |
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29th Aug 2013 12:14pm |
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| kipperthedog Member Since: 27 Jun 2013 Location: Down South Posts: 403
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Another for Mid-Engineering. Used them for 9 years on 2 different 110s. Expert, honest, helpful and genuinely nice folk
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30th Aug 2013 5:25pm |
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| Vizsla Member Since: 18 Nov 2012 Location: Berkshire Posts: 96 
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Very many thanks everyone
There are a few options here to be going at. I will probably not extend the warranty, as i hear its not that inclusive should I need something anyway, but I do want a good indie to turn to as an option even if I do stay in the network for this service. Time to do some phoning around to get some prices. Someone else mentioned Mark Smith in Bicester and he seems reasonable on price when I called. Anyone used him? Cheers, |
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30th Aug 2013 5:31pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 865  
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In my experience, the “indies” are best for keeping older vehicles going with tricks and bodges based on familiarity with the marque, chassis swaps etc. Locally, I was disappointed with J.S.F in Norwich - they became a little too complacent - and ended up using D & C Roberts in Swafield, North Walsham.
For straight-forward servicing and repair of newer vehicles (by “repair” I mean replacing parts, of course - their hourly labour rates would make any actual repair work uneconomical) I’m quite satisfied with my Main Dealer, Hunters. In fact, the 4th- and 5th-year services on my last Defender got cheaper and cheaper, the Receptionist explained: “Most people bring their new cars to the Dealer for the first three services and any warranty work, then start using Joe’s Garage on the corner; so we reduce our charges for older vehicles to remain competitive”. As with most things, it pays to shop around and make comparisons. Peter Oh, and don't be frightened to supply your own oil and stress "No Additives" or you'll get stiffed for screen-wash, possibly fuel additives etc. |
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30th Aug 2013 5:47pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I'm very happy using Nick Kerner 4WD in Winkfield. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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31st Aug 2013 12:20pm |
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| Vizsla Member Since: 18 Nov 2012 Location: Berkshire Posts: 96
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Decided to keep the full LRSH and it's going to another local dealer for the third service. They will also attend to a couple of items I think should be looked at under warrenty at the same time plus a loan car for the day
Phoning around was well worthwhile, as expected, as it's over £200 difference between one local dealer and the one I'm going to ( when you count in the cost of the MOT and a brake fluid change that I want in addition) and only a little more than the best indie price I was quoted. That's a significant difference for the sake of driving an extra 10 miles! Amazing variation in the cost of doing a brake fluid change between main dealers. One charging £95 while others between £50 - £60. Always worth spending half an hour on the phone! |
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13th Sep 2013 6:45am |
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