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COMMANDO
Member Since: 09 Oct 2006
Location: NORTH WEST
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Anyone had any dealings with Kentdale Landrover in Kendal? Can anyone recommend this dealer?
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 12th Oct 2006 11:02 am |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
Posts: 1587
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No but hey, you're not too far from Lakeland.... 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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The Master of Suave !
Ding-Dong Matron
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| 12th Oct 2006 11:18 am |
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JMC
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Aberdeen-Angus. Where the Bull* comes from!
Posts: 6417
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You even have a choice of 3 routes from Kendal to Torver, including a very nice little ferry hop over the Mere 
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| 12th Oct 2006 11:22 am |
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disco
Member Since: 28 Jul 2006
Location: UK
Posts: 217
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They are both under the same ownership - a Mr Hadwin? but they are run separately. Therefore both have the same ethic and I personally would deal with either. Lakeland at Torver was the original in the group and have done better deals for me if that helps.
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| 12th Oct 2006 11:31 am |
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JMC
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Aberdeen-Angus. Where the Bull* comes from!
Posts: 6417
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disco wrote:both have the same ethic
Same owners, yes.... but one is perhaps more 'corporate slick' while the other is more 'farmer (and LR enthusiast) friendly'. For me, I prefer not having to put a tie on just to buy a car.........
If you want the 'Yes Sir, No Sir, Oh My! Sir has got a big one' then perhaps you should stay in the town.
If you want 'What do you want, When do you want it, Thanks for the business' (with smiles) then head for the ferry.
Actually, I think there is a very good busines model here. They have two dealerships in the same general area which would appear to compete with eachother, and yet they cater for a wider audience (with more, happier customers) than one single dealership could possibly do IMHO.
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| 12th Oct 2006 11:56 am |
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transman
Member Since: 15 Oct 2005
Location: Up Northwest
Posts: 45
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Hi Commando,
I live slightly north of you.
I can thoroughly recommend Kentdale, Dealer of the year this year yet again.
I have had some 6 Discoverys from them over the years, and have an SE in Bonnatti, bought this May, which has been no trouble.
They really do bend over backwards for the deal, and when it comes to Customer Service, I reckon theyd be bad to beat.
Distance-wise from you, far nearer and quicker than Torver.
See Mark Theaker in Sales, no collars and ties there, just enthusiasm !
If you need to PM me,please do.
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| 12th Oct 2006 5:56 pm |
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TheOwl
Member Since: 23 May 2006
Location: Location, Location!!!!
Posts: 76
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i wish i hadn't bothered!
i tried to swop my D3 for one of there many pre registered ones and got nothing but what can only be described as mindless drivle!
it took me about an hour to manage to get him to value mine yet more flaneling,
a waste of a couple of hours if you ask me.
straight back to Lakeland 30 mins nice chat, nice brew, new D3 bought and paid for £1750 less than Kentdales Pre Reg. 
they may be same company but miles appart
the little guy with glasses was nice though.
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| 10th Nov 2006 4:23 pm |
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Lakeland Land Rover
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: Torver, Coniston
Posts: 462
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Ah just worked out who you are
I have to stick up for kentdale though. Lakeland Land Rover
The Garage,
Torver,
Coniston,
Cumbria,
LA21 8BJ
Tel: 015394 41888
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| 10th Nov 2006 4:25 pm |
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JMC
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Aberdeen-Angus. Where the Bull* comes from!
Posts: 6417
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TheOwl wrote:the little guy with glasses was nice though.
Are we to assume that 'TheOwl' is a vertically challenged Lady....... or am I not being PC / broad minded enough these days
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| 10th Nov 2006 5:17 pm |
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Lakeland Land Rover
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: Torver, Coniston
Posts: 462
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i think HE might be refering to Colin Shep the DP there,
i was never sure of theowl's sexuality though Lakeland Land Rover
The Garage,
Torver,
Coniston,
Cumbria,
LA21 8BJ
Tel: 015394 41888
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| 10th Nov 2006 5:25 pm |
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Valleyforge
Member Since: 16 Nov 2006
Location: Westmorland actually
Posts: 188
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Always had good service for my D2 there over the years. can't knock them for anything, even got a d3 as a courtesy car.[/quote]
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| 21st Nov 2006 4:16 pm |
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cja1579
Member Since: 30 Nov 2009
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Posts: 96
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I will never step foot in Kentdale again after they robbed me of over £500 for a faulty reverse sensor...  JE Remap, De-cat, Blanked EGR's, Allisport intercooler, Samco intercooler hoses, D4 rear lights, A bar, Big spot lights, Front headlight guards, 20'' Stormer wheels,
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DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 4401
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10 years must be near a record for thread re-erection 
Was your experience recently ?
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