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Hampstead
Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
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Hi,
My local mechanic who looks after my old Defender says that he has the computer that will enable him to service my Disco 3.
Should I let him? I'm tempted, but what are the pitfalls?
He's £20.00 per hour BTW!
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 23rd Jan 2007 9:49 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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I have wondered about this for the future (post warranty) as my local 'land rover specialist' has actually been fromed by the top three mechanics from the franchised dealer down the road. They tell me that they have access to all the LR stuff and that they can even maintain the warranty. However, I'm always reluctant to let a new car go to an independant. However, after the three years, there is no question that I would use them.
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| 23rd Jan 2007 10:36 am |
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Winger
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Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
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EU rules mean that you don't have to have the vehicle serviced by the manufacturer to maintain the warranty in its entirety. If you have a good independent, and despite what the handbook may say, provided that the alternative confirms that they can do warranty work you should be fine. Not sure that this applies to the anti-corrosion warranty, however.
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| 23rd Jan 2007 6:28 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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Would it affect LRAssist? Is there a clause that says you only get LRA if serviced by an authorised dealer? Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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| 23rd Jan 2007 6:31 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
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Adding to Winger's Zen like post... As long as the mechanic uses LR approved or original parts, follows LR service and repair guidelines, warranty should be covered.
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| 23rd Jan 2007 6:33 pm |
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Hampstead
Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 111
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I'm going to let my local chap do the service. Will he need to re-set the service indicator?
Where can I find what needs to be done?
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| 23rd Jan 2007 6:56 pm |
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Hampstead
Member Since: 19 Jun 2006
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 111
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He has a snap on unit that states in the paperwork:
Extended coverage including 2005 Land Rovers and the ability to reset the service indicator.
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| 26th Jan 2007 12:40 pm |
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