Gary Lockett
Member Since: 12 Apr 2020
Location: Manchester
Posts: 4
  
|
Hi all. Absolutely brand new Discovery 3 Owner so please be gentle.
Ive just bought a 55 plate 2.7 V6 and it needs a few bits doing to it to get it roadworthy. One of the priorities is new disks and pads on the front and was wondering what would be a good ball park figure i should be looking for? Do I take it to the local land rover specialist and risk paying more or will a normal garage use the same products and quote me cheaper?
I don't have the ability or tools to do it myself at the moment.
|
 9th Jul 2020 9:08 am |
|
|
NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10632
 
|
Welcome Gary
I wouldn't consider a JLR franchisee in your circumstances.
I would prefer an independent which specialises in Land Rovers, not a "general" garage.
The LR Indy is likely to be competitive in price, and in my experience offer a better & more knowledgeable service.
Good luck; and let us know how you get on.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
|
| 9th Jul 2020 9:31 am |
|
|
Gary Lockett
Member Since: 12 Apr 2020
Location: Manchester
Posts: 4
|
Thanks for the Advice NJSS.
Got it booked in at the local Land Rover specialists, Green Bros Littlebrough.
£230 for upgraded disks, Pads and sensors.
Gary
|
| 9th Jul 2020 5:15 pm |
|
|
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2573
|
Just as a comparison,
Fixed price servicing at the closest LR main dealer to me at the moment is £275 for front discs, pads and sensor.
The next bit is just my opinion, but I've yet to find anything that I'd consider an upgrade on the genuine parts.
I have no opinion to share on whether I trust an indy more than I trust LR  Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
|
| 9th Jul 2020 7:29 pm |
|
|
