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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
Posts: 277
  
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| Am I right to be suspicious? |
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Two weeks ago my 07 Disco was in for a coolant leak. Fixed under warranty. Whilst there they wanted to change front suspension rods for 'excessive play'. Since my MOT was due by end of March I declined and said I would wait to see what the MOT threw up. I did however pay out £250 for new rear brake shoes...despite the fact one side was replaced last September it had apparently 'broken up'.
So last week we had a juddering, which I thought was possibly a misfire. So I took it in today for that and the MOT.
Passed MOT no problems.
They had several 'advisories' however.
1) Gear selector switch £700 (juddering, which really I still am not convinced was not a misfire - it only occurs during cruising at motorway speeds if anyone can have an opinion).
2) Aircon leaking, needs degas, pipes replacing and regas. £500
Both luckily I can claim under warranty.
'Pinion' oil leak £250. Not detected only 2 weeks ago. Not a warranty item.
Knocking of front suspension. £625. Not a warranty item. Now, I haven't heard any knocking, nor did I report any. Nor was it a problem two weeks ago. No 'excessive play' mentioned.
Help me here, what am I to think of this dealer? They are not the dealer that paid for the warranty btw. Car is on 66K miles. *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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 15th Mar 2012 5:40 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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You say these were advisories, was that advisories from the MOT, if so I would question some of these MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 15th Mar 2012 5:44 pm |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
Posts: 277
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No, apparently they are from a 'dealer checklist inspection', so I think none of them are actually MOT advisories. *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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| 15th Mar 2012 6:49 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72797
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Ah, the good old safety checks, otherwise known as the fishing trips. 
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| 15th Mar 2012 6:52 pm |
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tonigmr2
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
Posts: 277
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Well I have declined the 'suspension knocking' repair because I can't hear it. Plus it can't be that bad if it's not an MOT fail can it?
It's so hard to find a garage you can trust! *now enjoying* D5 Namib Orange HSE 68
Disco4 Kaikoura Stone HSE 16
Disco4 Nara Bronze HSE 11
Disco4 Nara Bronze XS 10
Disco3 Rimini Red HSE 07
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| 15th Mar 2012 7:01 pm |
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