Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
think they must have had a few samples themselves when they wrote that!
be warned - one bottle is never enough
20th Dec 2006 1:55 pm
Duncster
Member Since: 25 Nov 2006
Location: Midlands
Posts: 755
Finaly given up on unnamed local dealer - its now booked into Shukers in Ludlow. They were really helpful.
Booked in for the 4th January
Also contacted Customer Relationship Centre - extremly helpful again, only on closer inspection the disk is cracked but not worn out. something strange there, The Park shoes on one side had no material left on them at all completley down to the metal, so I think there was a fault on the brakes.
My local dealer deprived me of £530 for the pleasure, saying not covered under waranty, Land Rover said if there was a fault that caused it they would be. Shukers are going to look at the parts.
I will let you know the outcome.15 3.0 RRS HSE - Silver
05 2.7TDV6 S AUTO Silver - Retro-fitted Leather.
21st Dec 2006 2:12 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26701
Good luck DYP. I'm sure Shukers will help you out.
21st Dec 2006 2:38 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10297
Ask LRCS to refund all (or part) of your payment for the disks
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21st Dec 2006 3:36 pm
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Hi Duncan,
I know you don't want to, but can you name & shame the stealer so we don't get caught with them again?
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30th Dec 2006 11:36 am
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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Posts: 17932
There are a number of independant LR dealers that are a lot cheaper - the independant near me has quoted only £177 for my next D3 service. There are no warranty implications either.
The price difference is staggering - can pay for a nice weekend break in hotel and more, if you need to travel.
Just had my parking brake replaced under warranty at a main dealer - but they will not see the work when it comes to brake and pads time!
At least Dick Turpin had the decency to carry a gun when he robbed people!
30th Dec 2006 4:22 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
The premium you pay to go to a GOOD main dealer is worth every penny when it comes to getting niggling warranty work done or updated parts fitted at no cost.
I will always go to my dealer even out of warranty. They recently replaced parts on our Freelander as LR had upgraded them... and as they [LR] had I was not charged a penny. Would have cost me a couple hundred anywhere else and any other main dealer that I was not a regular at, would not have done this.
Also you seem to get a good dealer at vehicle renewal time too
30th Dec 2006 9:11 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72786
I'll use my main dealer (before or after end of warranty) but will always get a quote from my local indi garage to beat up the dealer with. Mercinary I know but.....
30th Dec 2006 9:24 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3634
I'll be doing the same after I've had the 3 year service DSL - until then I have nothing to pay as I bought a package deal from my dealer at the first service for approx £800 that covers all 3 services, loan cars, insurance, mot and 20% discount. 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
30th Dec 2006 9:48 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72786
One of mine is going to the stealer on the 3rd for warranty stuff so will ask about such a deal. Is this a local dealer hing or a LR thing??
30th Dec 2006 9:51 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3634
Just had a look at the paperwork, I think it might be specific to my LR dealer but I'll check for you. I know that they have done this deal for over 2 years now as I was going to take it out for my first D3 that was replaced - was a bit more expensive the year before though.1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
30th Dec 2006 10:04 pm
Duncster
Member Since: 25 Nov 2006
Location: Midlands
Posts: 755
Simons quote "The premium you pay to go to a GOOD main dealer is worth every penny when it comes to getting niggling warranty work done or updated parts fitted at no cost"
I think I would agree with Simon, I am hoping that I have now found a good dealer, You should also remember you have a £40k car and by scimping a few hundred quid, means that you will not be able to PX at a LR dealer, and privately lot of people won't touch it as they insist on a full LR service history.
I would totally agree on older Discos or Defenders go out side the dealer network, but the electronics and software is so complex on Disco 3's there is only really one place to get it serviced.
Thats just my opinion for whats its worth15 3.0 RRS HSE - Silver
05 2.7TDV6 S AUTO Silver - Retro-fitted Leather.
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