Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
Need a VAT registered garage (person?) for 105K service....
Hi all, I was hoping to get one of the nice guys on here to do the 105K service but after reading about some of the Disco 3 "problems" I have elected to get a Warranty Direct policy - which is great - but they insist that all servicing is done by someone who is VAT registered...so I may be back to the drawing board!
Anyone know of a way around this issue or alternatively a reliable (VAT reg) person or garage in the Warrington area? (happy to travel a bit)
I have rung around and the local garage (Landyman - St Helens) wants over a grand so that is out of the question and Stratstone in Bury want £744 all in (inc VAT)... anyone got any ideas or recommendations?
Anyone used Stratstone?
Thanks in advance.
13th Dec 2013 6:39 pm
Numpty
Member Since: 18 Aug 2012
Location: Bolton
Posts: 673
A1 Land Rover Bury or Stratstones do an offer of £599. I got the belt part of the 105,000 mile service done at Stratstones Bury for £399 as I didnt need the service part.
13th Dec 2013 6:56 pm
woody32 Site Sponsor
Member Since: 11 Mar 2009
Location: Somerset
Posts: 3551
Flacks not that far from you send him a pm http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-flack.htmlWanted D4s non runners pm for competitive price.
IID Pro MV License - D3/4 RRS - Enabling, Updates,Transmission flushing.
Mobile or workshop,PM for details.
13th Dec 2013 7:23 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
Flack was my 1st choice but there is a problem with VAT registration.... still unsure what to do.
13th Dec 2013 7:25 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2892
As Numpty has already stated, Stratstone are offering the FULL 105k service for £599 (INC VAT) or £399 (again, inc VAT) for just the belts. Click on the 'sponsors' heading at the top of the forum pages and then scroll down to the Stratstones adverts - one of these is for the service offers.
Struggle to see why they are quoting £744 (well, not really given recent experiences with maindealerships) but they may be worth a call if you cannot find a good VAT registered indie Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
13th Dec 2013 8:14 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
You are a star! Amazing what clicking in the right place can do.... found all the details and it seems a reasonable deal but I really do not know why they have just (today) quoted £744?
Anyway - problem solved - thankyou so much.
I will PM flack to offer my apologies for messing him about with my original enquiry but the warranty states I need a VAT reg garage to do the service.
No problem bud but you still have the problem that your vin number is one that falls in to the bracket for a new Oil pump casing and unless you tell them they will not change it...
Flack
13th Dec 2013 8:36 pm
woody32 Site Sponsor
Member Since: 11 Mar 2009
Location: Somerset
Posts: 3551
Pmed you flack Wanted D4s non runners pm for competitive price.
IID Pro MV License - D3/4 RRS - Enabling, Updates,Transmission flushing.
Mobile or workshop,PM for details.
13th Dec 2013 8:36 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
Thanks for that Flack - very much appreciated - I guess they can do it whilst they are in there? If I ask them to "fit the new oil pump casing" will they know what I am talking about? (because I don't!)....
...maybe I should PM this - not really sure about forum protocols yet but I will learn.
Most dealers wont change it as they say LR say there is not a problem... get the part and seal from here and ask them to fit it..http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/
Flack
13th Dec 2013 9:03 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2892
BUT get them to giove you a price for fitting it before leaving the car with them else they will probably try to recoup some of the service discount Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
13th Dec 2013 9:09 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
aaahhh right.... is it just a matter of undoing a few bolts and slapping the replacement cover on? Although the way things are going I guess it will need an alignment tool, special seal press, bolts made from a rare metal only available from a remote mine in Brasil, greased with sweat from a virgins thigh and powder coated with fairy dust... oh gloom....... please tell me it is only 3 bolts?
ps I had a grand total of 26 hours of pure joy with my new Landy - then I joined this forum and my hair has gone grey and I have developed a twitch ...
....wife is looking at me funny as I giggle nervously at the laptop......
13th Dec 2013 9:46 pm
DiscoJake
Member Since: 23 Aug 2013
Location: Hereford
Posts: 1429
Unfortunately it's quite a bit of extra labour still even with the cambelt off
Have a good look at what's covered by the warranty as it's not something that is part of service schedule but should be changed if you're keeping it for a while
13th Dec 2013 9:58 pm
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
It's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things - it cost more than £100 to fill the tank so paying £200 extra for the peace of mind is well worth it
13th Dec 2013 10:15 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
You are absolutely right!
What I want for Christmas is "peace of mind"... but it is so expensive!
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so that is out of the question and Stratstone in Bury want £744 all in (inc VAT)... anyone got any ideas or recommendations?
