Just picked up the D3 after I booked it into Sturgess Leicester for some work, namely the seat base issue (sinking/saggy seats). EPB whining and an issue with engaging 1st gear which is a known problem with the manual gearbox for vehicles in a certain Vin range. I went in armed with the relevant TSB's (courtesy of TFC, thanks ).
Just have to say what brilliant service I received. All work was carried out over two days, friendly people no issues at all and they gave me a Defender to play with as a loaner.
This experience has altered by perception of main dealers.
Servicing is still expensive mind.
6th Mar 2008 6:05 pm
fakesnake
Member Since: 30 Mar 2006
Location: Leicestershire
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They must be a dab hand at it by now -they've done my seats & EPB 3 times!Richard
6th Mar 2008 10:37 pm
gilmore
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I've found Sturgess up to £200 per service cheaper than other local dealers. They pick up my car from the house, leave the missus something with wheels on and return my car later, fully serviced. All for no extra cost over the service price. Excellent!
regs
robAll opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.
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6th Mar 2008 10:45 pm
wiggs
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gilmore wrote:
leave the missus something with wheels on
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rob
Must be just me then, they quoted £350 for a 1st service Lakeland did it for £245. I tied the service in with a holiday in the lakes.
I shall talk to Sturgess for the 2nd service though.
Cheers,
YTA
7th Mar 2008 9:48 am
neophyteguy
Member Since: 30 Jan 2008
Location: South Melbourne
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dang wiggs, that is funny
Picked up my new MY08 Stornaway TDV6 SE late Feb. FULLY STOKED! Thanks in advance for all the advice/tips you guys have shared on here!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10th Mar 2008 12:38 pm
gilmore
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wiggs wrote:
gilmore wrote:
leave the missus something with wheels on
regs
rob
That's right, Wiggs. She said she felt a pr!ck driving it. All opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.
Land Rover Defender V8, 50th Anniversary Edition
Mercedes ML350CDI
HM Moto CRE300X
Honda CRF250X
1974 Honda CB750K4
1975 Honda CB750K5
Ford Transit Custom (for the bikes)
10th Mar 2008 1:14 pm
gilmore
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YeehawTwistyArms wrote:
Must be just me then, they quoted £350 for a 1st service Lakeland did it for £245. I tied the service in with a holiday in the lakes.
I shall talk to Sturgess for the 2nd service though.
Cheers,
YTA
My first Service was £297 at Sturgess, over 2 years ago. So £350 isn't a million miles out.
Stratstone Nottingham (then called Merlin) quoted me £539 at the time.
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robAll opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.
Land Rover Defender V8, 50th Anniversary Edition
Mercedes ML350CDI
HM Moto CRE300X
Honda CRF250X
1974 Honda CB750K4
1975 Honda CB750K5
Ford Transit Custom (for the bikes)
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