etuna
Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: Canterbury
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Has it closed down?
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 17th Dec 2017 5:03 pm |
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Inigo
Member Since: 28 Feb 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 271
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It moved a little while ago from Canterbury Industrial Park to Lakesview, but I've been to Anderson Tyres next door a couple of times in the last few months and no signs of life, but I didn't look too closely.
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| 17th Dec 2017 5:37 pm |
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etuna
Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: Canterbury
Posts: 138
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Cheers. Any alternative Kent (near Canterbury) Indies as just been quotes £1200 by Barrett for service.
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| 18th Dec 2017 3:42 pm |
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Inigo
Member Since: 28 Feb 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 271
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Discovery Garage, Whitstable.
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| 18th Dec 2017 3:47 pm |
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Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1520
 
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Be interested on feedback on Discovery Garage. Might need to use them in the future. Gary
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Discovery 4 HSE 2016MY
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| 18th Dec 2017 7:06 pm |
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dlgis
Member Since: 02 Oct 2015
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 398
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I use them, nice chaps seem to know what they are talking about, i believe ex LR main dealer staff who set up on their own, and not expensive. Only had servicing done so far (they have the required vat registration for my WD warranty) , nothing complicated. Next year is cambelt time so need to quiz them on how many D4 belts they’ve done.  D4 GS 12MY
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| 18th Dec 2017 8:49 pm |
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Inigo
Member Since: 28 Feb 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 271
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I've used them for front suspension arms on the Discovery and everything was fine.
They definitely know their way around a Defender (refitted my new axle under my 1987 110, even though I'd been mucking about with parts trying to upgrade to disk brakes), but not sure what level of diagnostic stuff they have to be able to service a modern Discovery. Nice chaps though, as said, worth giving them a call and asking.
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| 18th Dec 2017 9:05 pm |
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etuna
Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: Canterbury
Posts: 138
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I asked for a quote for 7 year service on my D4. They are going to call me back in the morning - I thought this would be pretty standard (ie a quote) so whilst it's made me a bit wary they couldn't give a price over the phone I'll see what they say tomorrow and feed back. The quote from Barretts made my eyes water...
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| 18th Dec 2017 11:02 pm |
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dlgis
Member Since: 02 Oct 2015
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 398
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Worth checking what parts they are including when they give you a quote, e.g. does it include front and rear timing belts and tensioners, both front idler pulleys and Aux drive belt. D4 GS 12MY
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| 18th Dec 2017 11:31 pm |
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Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1520
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Hadn't realised there were so many of us around these parts.
Good to share experiences. Thanks. Gary
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| 19th Dec 2017 12:03 am |
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etuna
Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: Canterbury
Posts: 138
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£1050 which is a bit salty v Barrett who are a main dealer. Had a bit of a touch though as belts were done last year when I had the engine work done so Barretts have quoted 550....
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| 20th Dec 2017 12:12 pm |
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dlgis
Member Since: 02 Oct 2015
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 398
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Hmmm thats a bit steep, i was expecting more like £900. Maybe it includes buying the special tools  D4 GS 12MY
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| 20th Dec 2017 1:54 pm |
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mgdew
Member Since: 08 Jan 2017
Location: Kent
Posts: 55
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Ansells in Lydd have a good rep.
If its just a normal service, you can buy the stuff yourself for about £125 ... my mechanic friend does mine and cost me £80 labour on top.
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| 20th Dec 2017 3:25 pm |
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dlgis
Member Since: 02 Oct 2015
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 398
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I always buy the parts myself and just pay the labour. I photograph the parts and keep receipts in case of a warranty claim. I get the garage to note the precise oil make/type on the service invoice. Saves a few bob D4 GS 12MY
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| 20th Dec 2017 3:43 pm |
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mgdew
Member Since: 08 Jan 2017
Location: Kent
Posts: 55
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For £900 I had all of the following done (me buying parts, my mechanic doing the work).
Performance Front & Rear Brake Kit Discs, Pads, Sensors from JGS 4x4
EPB Checked and adjusted as per Bodsy Brake Bible
Uprated FoMoCo Oil Pump with all tensioners, front and rear belts
DAYCO TIMING BELT
DAYCO TIMING BELT TENSIONER + BOLT
DAYCO TIMING BELT IDLER WHEELS x 2 + BOLTS
DAYCO PUMP BELT
DAYCO PUMP BELT TENSIONER + BOLT
AUXILIARY BELT and AUX BELT TENSIONER (LOWER)
MAP and MAF Clean
Water Pump replaced
Turbo Actuator Sprayed and Free'd up
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| 20th Dec 2017 3:49 pm |
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