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Any good reason I can't use an Indy ?
Have used Andy White (Independent LR specialist) in Edinburgh for the last few years for the D3,and been very happy....what are the practicalities of continuing to use him for my D4 ?...It still has over 2 years of its 3 year LR Warranty left.
Are there any issues with regard to warranty etc as I have heard some "interesting" feedback on the only LR dealer in Edinburgh."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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21st Mar 2013 12:35 pm
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Shouldn't be any continuation of warranty issue if done it LR spec. Only down side is they any do LR warranty stuff. Your choice as to whether you think non LR stamps on the book would cause a problem on resale. It will for some, won't for others.
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21st Mar 2013 12:39 pm
nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
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With regards to servicing, there shouldn't be any issues. You might find that if anything is needed under warranty that it will have to be done at a LR dealer though for the first three years. That's what I was told by my Independent.
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21st Mar 2013 12:43 pm
Mother Theresa
Member Since: 21 Nov 2011
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Ditto by mine as long as they use LR approved bits/fluids etc. £280 1st service for me locally.
21st Mar 2013 1:07 pm
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You can have warranty work done by a VAT registered indie; the ability to do so is protected by law.
As for impacting resale value, well quite a few buyers would not spot the difference in the book. Of those that do I guess some would be put off but people like me would be drawn to a vehicle looked-after by a good indie.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
If you have 100% LR Franchise service history whilst you have an LR warrantee you may be in a position to benefit from LG goodwill in marginal cases.
I have LR service "for the book" but get my excellent Indy to do the intermediate service, oil, filter, change etc.. which I do mid-way between LR services + all other "extra" work.
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21st Mar 2013 1:22 pm
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
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My clutch went at 39 months and LR paid 80%+ of the cost. Turbo went about a year later, they paid half. Full LR service history, no extended warranty. Shame really but that is the way it is. Personally I would not go to an independent until the year 4 service. Anyway the difference in cost is immaterial relative to the total cost of running a £40-55k car over it's first three years.
21st Mar 2013 4:33 pm
Peely
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Lancs
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Mother Theresa wrote:
Ditto by mine as long as they use LR approved bits/fluids etc. £280 1st service for me locally.
Supplying LR dealer has only quoted £320 for 1st service !
.......can't see the point really for the difference ?
23rd Mar 2013 2:05 pm
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Wot they said.
But check if your indy will pick up recalls and related items.Tony
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