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Harfords 4x4, Chippenham
Anyone here used them?
Took the D3 in at lunchtime for an MOT. They seem to know quite a bit about Discos - had several knocking around. Anyway, MOT couldn't have been easier - helpful, friendly, and ready when they said it would be. Couple of advisories, but they seem sensible.
Enquired about servicing - due the big 105k soon. They did a good job of talking me through what was involved, recommending the pulleys / tensioners (?) be done at the same time. Suggested around £650 plus VAT all in, and a couple of days to be on the safe side. Again, seemed to know their stuff.
Sounds reasonable to me, and would like to start a relationship with somewhere local. But couldn't find much about them with a search...
8th Jun 2011 4:34 pm
finiterex
Member Since: 31 Aug 2014
Location: Wiltshire
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I'm about to try these guys out for a 70K service and a knocking noise coming from the front... any views on them? I'm based in Trowbridge but wont use WJ Joyce, can't take the supercilious attitude!
5th Jun 2016 7:51 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Re: Harfords 4x4, Chippenham
en48 wrote:
Anyone here used them?
Took the D3 in at lunchtime for an MOT. They seem to know quite a bit about Discos - had several knocking around. Anyway, MOT couldn't have been easier - helpful, friendly, and ready when they said it would be. Couple of advisories, but they seem sensible.
Enquired about servicing - due the big 105k soon. They did a good job of talking me through what was involved, recommending the pulleys / tensioners (?) be done at the same time. Suggested around £650 plus VAT all in, and a couple of days to be on the safe side. Again, seemed to know their stuff.
Sounds reasonable to me, and would like to start a relationship with somewhere local. But couldn't find much about them with a search...
105k Service sounds expensive to me.
I've never tried Harfords but have heard they are expensive. I use Corsahm Tyres. They've been looking after my old bus for over 100,000 miles now. They really know their stuff. Perhaps its why my old bus is so ridiculously reliable. I usually supply the parts, which I get from Auto Factors on here.
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I decided to advance the 105k to c. 70k & change the oil pump at the same time.
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6th Jun 2016 9:15 am
timv8
Member Since: 01 Sep 2008
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+2 for Steve. A VERY knowledgeable and helpful independent specialist who knows D3's & 4's inside out. They also have a loan car available.
I would be wary of any branch of Halfords - nothing against them (or Kwik Fit etc.) but just because Disco's are such complex vehicles.Tim
10th Jun 2016 1:37 pm
al cope
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time for spec savers Tim
he said Harfords, not Halfords
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Got to honest Al I thought it said Halfords. I thought why would you ever take your car there for a service of any description Then I read it again as iI seem to do with most things now a days
10th Jun 2016 2:50 pm
timv8
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Thanks for the spec savers suggestion! Yes - reading it again it clearly say Harfords and not Halfords.
But my recommendation for Steve Norman still stands. T & S Norman are a family run business that specialise in later land rovers and know all the niggles and associated fixes, especially for D3 & 4 - all at labour rates of about a half to a third of LR!
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I usually supply the parts, which I get from Auto Factors on here. 
Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Then I read it again as iI seem to do with most things now a days 
