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The_Thinning_Beast
 


Member Since: 10 Jan 2010
Location: Bristol
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3
Bristol Independant Dealer?

Hi Guys,

I have a suspension fault with my 2005 HSE, and as I've only had the car 2 months I have an aftermarket warranty with Auto-Direct. The car is currently sitting low on the rear passenger side corner by about 1" in all ride height positions - so I think it's a dodgy height sensor/callibration. Problem is that the warranty only covers me for £65 per hour labour (plus VAT), and Guy Salmon Land Rover in Bristol want £102+VAT and can't book it in until late April - leaving me driving a wonky Disco for a month and personally liable for difference in labour rates.

The warranty guys have suggested I find a local independant garage who will be able to put the car in tight tolerance mode and replace/re-calibrate the sensors.

So does anyone know of a good local 'indy' who can help me out? I'm based in Bristol, so somewhere in the South West would be great.

Cheers

Simon  
Post #62506622nd Mar 2010 2:34 pm
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methley
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Member Since: 07 Oct 2008
Location: Marshfield, South Glos
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England 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Java BlackDiscovery 3

Drop SteveNorman a pm. He's near Shepton Mallet. Andy

Fridge Slide for sale https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post2064622.html#2064622  
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The_Thinning_Beast
 


Member Since: 10 Jan 2010
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Cheers Methley  
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The Large One
 


Member Since: 20 Apr 2007
Location: Down the polytunnel
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i'd second that

Steve Norman
he's a site member or i have PM'd you his telephone number Thumbs Up TLO has left the building.......
I no longer work for a Landrover Dealer


My little chilli sauce business http://www.thechillees.co.uk
if you would like to order anything just give me a shout  
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The_Thinning_Beast
 


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Cheers Guys,

Booking in this Friday with Steve


Simon  
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cornishboy
 


Member Since: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Bristol
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I have used Steve Hill in Brislington.

he knows his stuff ( and has computers ) but be clear what you want and the cost.

i had a warranty job done there and he wanted to charge me extras ( for more time taken) for removing AC compressor as the bolts were seized due to MUD. WTF?????

Anyway he is a nice bloke apart from that.

Good luck  
Post #62521622nd Mar 2010 6:21 pm
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The_Thinning_Beast
 


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Just got back from T&S Normans...

Steve managed to fix the suspension, deal with the warranty company and do a couple of extra jobs like my blocked front axle breather - all in about an hour! And if I hadn't had the warranty cover it still would have cost me less than what Guy Salmon Bristol quoted for diagnostics alone.

So thanks to Nick and Methley for the recommendation, and to Steve - the Disco feels great now it's sitting level, and I'll definately be using T&S Norman in the future.

Cheers

Simon  
Post #62789426th Mar 2010 6:54 pm
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SteveNorman
 


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Cheers Simon,
Nice to meet you.

Regards
Steve  
Post #62815727th Mar 2010 7:11 am
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ArmitageShanks
 


Member Since: 03 Oct 2010
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Just a quick note to voice my recommendation for Steve Hill of Bristol. I bought a D3 online and took it to him for an inspection a couple of days ago. To say he was thorough is an understatement. Service was efficient and courteous and the price was sensible.  
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