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Guy Salmon Thames Ditton
Thanks to Robert at the GS service center...10 out of 10 again. Went in on time came out on time...washed, vac'd...all works done... spare tyre shield ordered 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
23rd Jun 2006 5:52 pm
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10 /10 & Well done to Rob & Alberto of GS Thames Ditton....Tyre shield & lower steering shaft fitted under warranty ...no quibbles....nice and clean (especially after the Peaks weekend ) 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
11th Jul 2006 4:10 pm
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you lazy b*gger - did you leave the Peaks dirt on it for them to clean off?Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
11th Jul 2006 4:14 pm
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Bloody right I did.....
Shame though really...... if you leave it that dirty you do get lots of admiring glances and people pointing with surprise that a D3 in Surrey has actually been off-road 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
11th Jul 2006 4:17 pm
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Besides Steve ...we have a water ban thingy going on round here.......apparently due to Thames Water losing a third of the daily supply to leaks and NOT getting fined for it while their shareholders and directors reap the rewards and muti-million pound packages and live in big houses with lawns that require a full time gardener and a major sprinkler system to keep it in shape.... I could go on
Not bitter at all of course 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
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11th Jul 2006 4:24 pm
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I got some comments on Friday when mine was parked outside the office.
But it was great splashing water all over the street with the jetwash on Saturday... Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
This sounds encouraging !! I had no end of problems with the Thames Ditton Dealership when I had a Freelander a few years ago. I traded it in for a 2.5 year old Disco II and vowed never to return to the dealership for servicing. Instead it always went to an independent in Merton, and I have to say that they were excellent.
I've just bought the D3 from Thames Ditton, so I am very pleased to know that you are a satisified customer! Mine goes in next Friday for a software upgrade and I've got one of their cars for the day - let's hope it all goes smoothly and it isn't a repeat of what I remember.Si
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13th Jul 2006 9:32 am
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No, never had a problem with them ...and this is my 2nd car in 4 years. ...and I'm quite difficult to please when it comes to customer service21 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
Well my baby has gone in for A034 and A036 Recalls today. I believe these are largely software updates so it will be interesting to see how she behaves when I get her back.
The dealer is also going to update my ECU now that I have a towbar fitted and will also look at the drivers window that tends to make some awful noises as it goes up and down.
Early indications are good - dropping the car off was easy and my Team Leader very friendly. I hope that the pick-up goes to smoothly and to plan!
Courtesy car is a very nice surprise - Range Rover Vogue, 3.0 Diesel, Auto. Very nice, but I prefer my D3! Hell of a rumble from the engine that makes it noisier than the D3, but I appreciate all the gadgets inside (my D3 is only an S so no electric seats, sat nav or anything).Si
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21st Jul 2006 9:28 am
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Many thanks to Service Managers, Roberto & Terry, for restoring my faith in GSTD after my 1st service debacle in December. A problem with my EPB and rear diff was solved very satisfactorily ....and most importantly, without any fuss ! Well done chaps 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
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