Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 1127
well all i can say is i have a new cross member, brand new detached tow bar, but f d if i will ever set foot in that s t hole of a dealer(lewes) hopefully ever again YES that bad!!
29th Sep 2015 5:56 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Pass for me
29th Sep 2015 5:59 pm
Robwhtfld
Member Since: 19 Dec 2013
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 99
Booked in next Wednesday.
Rang up guy salmon wakefield and was told to book in because it was outstanding. I did say to the girl on the phone id never had a tow bar or towed with it but I dont know if the previous owner has. Do you think it would matter that I don't have an actual Towbar for the car, will this be something they check?
Anyway I won't be able to take it into dealer, swmbo is going to do it for me so il probably get half the story.
Just worried I don't have a Towbar thats all.
Thanks RobbRob Whitfield
30th Sep 2015 10:49 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Going to be booking mine in tomorrow, only problem is if it needs a new cross member at they going to an issue with welding near the LPG tank?==================================
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30th Sep 2015 10:57 pm
qwick69
Member Since: 30 Mar 2011
Location: cambridgeshire
Posts: 99
Retractable Tow Bar
Well, I have had my replacement fitted. It is terrible. I was told I would get a replacement, not a full fixed agricultural tow bar !!!. If I towed commercially or was a farmer, that would be fine, but I use mine maybe 3 times a year. I bought my car new 4 years ago and specified the retractable tow bar just for that reason, I didnt use it much.
I now have a massive tow bar that protrudes, everytime my wife (whos car it is) goes to undo the boot, she clobbers herself on it.
I cannot understand that I can go into the showroom and buy a brand new Discovery with the exact same retractable tow bar, but yet if I now want that put back on mny car, I have to sign a disclaimer to say if it breaks, its down to me.
I looked at buying a new one a couple of months ago as its the perfect car for us and ours has now done 90k miles, however the dealer said a new model was coming out in 12-18 months. I therefore decided to wait to get one of those.
Not a chance now. Volvo, Audi, Merc, here I come for a 4 x 4. What a pity, LR have lost a very loyal customer.
Has anyone else had the same issue, or have they had a retractable replaced.
L
2nd Oct 2015 9:23 am
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
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If you tow in the frequency stated then I would go back and demand a removable bar which the scheme entitles you to 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
2nd Oct 2015 9:32 am
qwick69
Member Since: 30 Mar 2011
Location: cambridgeshire
Posts: 99
I have, and they will replace it with a retractable one. BUT I have to sign a disclaimer saying LR take no responsibilty if it fails. Which I am not prepared to sign.
You dont need to sign a disclaimer if you buy a new car with one, so why do you have to sign one for an older car.
2nd Oct 2015 9:36 am
Sydney
Member Since: 11 Aug 2013
Location: St Neots
Posts: 903
Quote:
I have, and they will replace it with a retractable one. BUT I have to sign a disclaimer saying LR take no responsibilty if it fails. Which I am not prepared to sign.
You dont need to sign a disclaimer if you buy a new car with one, so why do you have to sign one for an older car.
I'll do you a swap for my detachable one if you want?De-Tango
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2nd Oct 2015 10:41 am
qwick69
Member Since: 30 Mar 2011
Location: cambridgeshire
Posts: 99
Even more peed off now. L/R wont budge on me having to sign a disclaimer. But they will agree to a £500 discount off a new car... WOWEEEE.
I think I could probably get 7% just by walking in as a cash buyer.
I think I have now been pushed to the Dark side.... Volvo, here I come. What a pity, I love the LR, but I just cant stand the way ive been treated.
Off car hunting this weekend, very sad
2nd Oct 2015 1:03 pm
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all sounds a bit odd ...get in touch with Pete via PM on this http://www.disco4.com/forum/member-liam-landrover.html and maybe he can assist 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
Whoopeee, finally got the letter in the post this morning, so now I can...do nothing and continue as before!
Might stop of at the dealership and pick up the supplement anyway.Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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3rd Oct 2015 9:23 am
Sydney
Member Since: 11 Aug 2013
Location: St Neots
Posts: 903
Got mine booked in the the 16th, lets see what happens.De-Tango
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3rd Oct 2015 9:26 am
RAW1
Member Since: 21 Jan 2013
Location: Plymouth
Posts: 394
Got my letter today, I only tow very occasionally but will pay a visit, only thing is I don't have the key for removal of tow bar, I assume this will cause some problems?
I have seen all the threads relating to fitting a new lock but have never bothered
Do they need to remove the tow bar to check for wear/excessive play?
3rd Oct 2015 1:43 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169
Mine went in last week they said everything was ok. Funny that it looked as the though my tow bar was not even taken out of the holder they didn't even ask where it was or if i had one Discovery 3 se gone
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3rd Oct 2015 2:00 pm
Skynet
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Posts: 868
As far as I understanding Geoff, they insert a special tool to check the socket isn't worn.Dave
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