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| stephan123 Member Since: 18 Mar 2015 Location: London Posts: 282  
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B service also includes oil change for the diffs and transfer box. I also do very low mileage (2-3K a year) but always stick with the manufacturer-recommended service schedule.
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24th Sep 2019 11:17am |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1833 
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For the sake of peace of mind I'd personally go with the B service as oils pick up moisture over time 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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24th Sep 2019 12:33pm |
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| LEZ Member Since: 22 Oct 2015 Location: London Posts: 167
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I was in a similar situation recently, 2015 Landmark 90 with 7800 miles from new. Decided to bite the bullet and go with the full B service from a main dealer.
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24th Sep 2019 2:10pm |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1364
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I'd just oil change it myself
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24th Sep 2019 2:37pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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I still alternate mine. I do around 6k miles per year.
One year an oil / filter change (plus greasing the props etc) 2nd year, full monty, air filter, fuel filter, all oils (transfer box, diffs, gbox). Probably overdue bleeding the clutch. Did the brakes this year but clutch not done for a while now... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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24th Sep 2019 2:43pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5192
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I would just service this, your self. That way you know its been done. I have heard a couple of stories that dealers don't touch the car if it doesn't need a service and still charge you. The full amount!
One of my work mates, told me a story about her auntie. Her auntie kept taking her car in to the dealers for service. Her auntie spoke to my work mates dad about somthing, he marked the parts on the car, it went into the service. Sure enough they didnt even touch it. But charged her for the job. My work mates dad had a right go at the dealers before the car even left the dealer ship. her auntie got her money back and that was it! The car never went back there again. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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2nd Oct 2019 5:14am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3514 
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Procta, marking the consumables before going for a service is a sure fire way of really upsetting the garage. Most mechs know what to look for. It's a bit like your boss setting a CCTV camera up on your workstation to keep an eye on what you are doing at work (although this seems to be getting the norm for some people these days).
There are always going to be stories of garages (and lots of other places come to that) not doing what you pay them to do. I work in the construction industry and it makes me cringe every time Rogue Traders / Watchdog etc. etc. show another film of a 'trades person' ripping Joe Public off. I hope that doesn't make the viewing public believe that every trades person is out to rip them off? You have to trust someone in life? Garages, as with all other service providers, are best chosen from recommendations by people you know and can trust. Personally, I find the hassle of self servicing and then disposing of the oil and bits afterwards more hassle than taking it to someone who has the ramps and kit to make the job easier, but I suppose for peace of mind, doing it yourself does mean you get it done when you want it done and how you want it done. |
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2nd Oct 2019 7:44am |
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| MalithS Member Since: 30 Jun 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 38
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Thanks for the responses guys. I'd actually failed to realize that B service covers things like diffs and transfer box etc so I think I shall bite the bullet and go for a B service. I really dont fancy doing it myself in this weather and getting all mucky on the drive etc so I'd rather get the specialist to do this. They also have the ability to update the LR online service record which for me is also worth to keep the car and records nice and tidy.
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2nd Oct 2019 9:58am |
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| macfrank Member Since: 05 Nov 2015 Location: somewhere in the north Posts: 1081  
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„I have heard a couple of stories that dealers don't touch the car if it doesn't need a service and still charge you. “
You know they did something, when you discover they left their tools behind... I found this wrench on the brakes after driving the Def home 15 miles after having it serviced 
 Click image to enlarge I was rather angry at my „premium“ dealer... |
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2nd Oct 2019 2:14pm |
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