Found a very good Independent last week to carry out the first service on my FL2.
Was advised by friends to go to Rovertune in Reading, as they have had their Range Rover serviced by them for 3 years and were very pleased with the quality of service provided. Must admit Rovertune lived up to expectations, were very friendly, courteous and happy to show me around. Not only that, their labour rate is substantially lower than my local Independent Land Rover Specialist. I have no complaints and would highly recommend them, which I am starting with my first post on the forum.

Dex

Thanks for the recommendation, good to know Dex  2008 FL2 TD4 XS Zermatt Silver, Manual
2010 Jaguar XF

Is it only me who always finds it a little suspect when a new members first post is recommending an indie LR garage

Yep now you mention it, although I've heard of Rovertune but never used them so it's useful from my point of view even if it's biased! 2008 FL2 TD4 XS Zermatt Silver, Manual
2010 Jaguar XF

lets hope Dex is a genuine new member please with RT's service and he is not using the forum for free (non sponsored) advertising

Indeed - wouldn't be the first time. DexterM - put our minds at rest please....

IMHO - only take any recommendations from established regular posting members  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

npinks wrote:

Is it only me who always finds it a little suspect when a new members first post is recommending an indie LR garage

I'll start the ball rolling with +1 for free advertising....  2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

I seem to have raised suspicion with my comments. To answer others, my comments are genuine and not for free advertising as has been suggested.
I have not had reason to use the forum before as I have never really had anything to complain or sing about, or had problems with any of my previous Freelanders (have I been lucky?). I have used Main Dealers and my Local Specialist in the past and on average they have been ok. But on this occassion I had a recommendation and when I found out that I could save money I decided to go elsewhere for a change. I am so far glad that I did, hence the reason for saying so.
Obviously, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and this is respected, but really they should be based upon fact. Members should post their own experiences of a company, whether they be good or bad.

Dex

Thank you for reply Dex

If you can see it from the forum owners side of the fence, we often, across the forums have people joining purely for self promoting basis and this is done by post like yours i.e new user, only just joined sing praise, or they just post the odd or thats great and their signature is covered with web-links to their businesses.

We know this is Dealership feed back, and I gave you benefit of the doubt and i'm sure you have had good service by RT. though normally this section is used by member, who have had bad service elsewhere and then find the good ones and let others know, they have previously joined in the forum, fixing faults, saying how good their car is etc

That's OK npinks, I fully understand and see both sides. Rest assured, if in the future when servicng time comes around I do not get satisfactory service from RT then you will be the first to know.

Hi all. It’s been a while since I have posted anything on here but I had my FL2 into Rovertune last week to fix the infamous erratic fuel gauge problem. I really can’t recommend them enough! Great service at a fraction of a main dealer price (Harwood’s Basingstoke wanted to charge approximately £100 for computer diagnostics before they even attempted to fix anything!).

Holy thread resurrection - I just got an email telling me this had a reply after 2 years and thought I better see what it was all about

I am afraid I haven't looked in for a while but hope everyone is keeping well

CG - I am picking up new caravan next week and might have to have a run over your way - have you given in to your secret desire to buy one yet  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

So what van has tempted you?