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RDR

Member Since: 27 Apr 2018
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 592

sounds like they are booking on the longest possible length in the Cars model family and now there is a 130 its using that length. If that's what's happening i would think a lot of 90 owners are kicking off 110 MY23.5 X Dynamic HSE
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8th Feb 2024 2:19pm

XplusYplusZ

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 489

nickp wrote:
I have been told that Eurotunnel team are coming back to me before Friday, so will let everyone know how I get on.

I assume you've heard jack-all from Eurotunnel!?

13th Feb 2024 12:26pm

nickp

Member Since: 17 May 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 19

2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Hi, just heard from Euro tunnel, this is their reply.

Thank you for your reply.

I am sorry to learn that you are disappointed with my response. I take on board your feedback and confirm that the company we use for vehicle data are continuously updating the data in the system as newer models are released into the market. The last update they provided for this particular vehicle moved the category of vehicle length to the next tier. Having done a quick search on Google, I have found that the Defender 110 has increased from 4758mm in length to 5018mm in length for the more recent models.

I appreciate this may vary from specific model to model, however as previously explained it is not possible to hold the exact dimensions of all the different versions of particular makes and models, and as such we base our pricing on an average, which is supplied by this company.

I understand your disappointment, Mr ++++++, however, I confirm that there is nothing further that we are able to add to this matter and so we are now closing this case.

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So they seem to believe that the car has increased in size but in fact it’s the figure without the spare wheel !!

Bizarre !!!!

I have asked them to explain why the company they use have changed the pricing strategy, when nothing has changed to the dimensions of the car. I think I have opened up a can of worms.

Cheers

Nickp

21st Feb 2024 11:05am

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 1140

In reply "please stop idiots supplying outsourced data"

I believe I am correct in saying, all LR Defenders leave the factory with spare wheels attached to the rear door, an have done since 2019 !!

21st Feb 2024 1:38pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2655

So they’ve actually been undercharging 110s up until this point then? As they were using a measurement that did not include the spare wheel?

21st Feb 2024 2:15pm

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 751

Depends if you deem the spare wheel as 'part' of the vehicle. As it is removable (and may even be optional in some circumstances), I'd say it shouldn't be included in the vehicles official length.

21st Feb 2024 2:37pm

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 1140

No, it should be included, as it's how the vehicle left the factory.

21st Feb 2024 3:20pm

nickp

Member Since: 17 May 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 19

Retroanaconda wrote:
So they’ve actually been undercharging 110s up until this point then? As they were using a measurement that did not include the spare wheel?

Technically correct

Cheers

Nick p

21st Feb 2024 4:00pm

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