muddywheels wrote:

I think it is time I stopped posting as I appear to have lost my objectivity

Shame - we need both ends of the spectrum, most of us will go to the heights of new ownership, and possibly the depths of involving LR customer relations at some point. I for one don't just want to hear the good bits of LR ownership, my local dealership can give me that "balanced" view

Nice to see the usuall balanced view from CG

I think you are missing the point about the "fun" way of setting off. I cannot reccomended it, not saying many people do it, but if you do on a heavy powerful machine, damage is likely to result. So LR have impemented a control regeme that stops potential damage, if all the switches work well it is great, if they do not work perfectly it can leave you without power part way through a manoever, leaving you exposed to oncoming traffic.  Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

"I think it is time I stopped posting as I appear to have lost my objectivity"
No, I think that would be the wrong thing to do. We're all rooting for you to get a good result and I for one am learning a lot from your experience.
If you still decide not to post further on this matter, then I still wish you the very best of luck with this whole sorry affair.

Don't stop posting ! we are all behind you. Just Dont let it eat you up.

I have had many people ask me why didn't I just buy a new one !when I had so much grief with mine ! well it was going to cost me another 17K when the car i had bought should of been fit for purpose. I guess you are at the same crossroads ! through no fault of your own its causing you stress, hassle and lots of money !

If a resolve had been concluded I may of been a happy chappy but L/R are experts with the bitter pill ! & couldnt give a s t attitude.

Routing for you, good luck

For all the members who asked to be kept informed

The dealer has advised me the power loss/xmas tree lights has been cured by replacing the battery - I remain sceptical as it has supposedly been sorted by a software update and 2 faulty brake switches in the past but will be pleasantly surprised if it is correct

I am now just waiting for the scratches/shoddy bodywork repair to be sorted and my car will then be returned

LRCS are still ignoring me

Thanks for the messages of support it means a lot  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!

it had to be electrical when they all happened at once, should have listened to CG ,
probably the towbar electrics shorting somewhere At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

I admire your patience with LR CS. I would have written to Which magazine, autocar, car mag, evo, topgear mag and every other publication to expose LR for their terrible customer service. I suspect they would suddenly have a change of heart.... (Coming) 2016 RR Evoque td4 180 HSE Dynamc
(Going) 2013 TD4 GS Auto - Santorini Black with black leather. Cold Climate, UK Lighting & Armrest Packs. Privacy Glass. LR Rubber Mats. Full size spare.
60 000 miles averaging 35mpg

(Gone) 2010 TD4 Manual GS - Stornoway Grey. Sold at 3yrs old & 64k miles. Final average consumption 39.2mpg.

Update

Collected my RRS this afternoon looking like new and dare I say it - running sweet

Power loss/warning messages blamed on brake switch again but appears to be sorted on third attempt after the master technician personally dealt with it - not the battery after all

Still no word from LRCS so although I have seen a 12 plate Westminster, 4k miles with a whopping £20k saving off new price I don't think I dare overstretch myself

I am now going to lie down in a dark room for a few days  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!

Nice to hear things are starting to go right for you, but don't waste time here, you know you want the FFRR so go get it  ______________________
2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

If the mini sold I would be seriously tempted but I haven't got the £20k I need to change

Its weird having been unable to drive my RRS properly since 27/05 due to issues I had forgotten what it was like and I actually enjoyed the drive home tonight  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!

Time to relax and get the caravan out . Fingers crossed. Just goes to show when a garage is under pressure they can get things right ! so why don't they all the time ? Staff training and lack off.

WEll enjoy.

Fingers and toes crossed MW

hope it all goes according to plan, if you need help rekindling your relationship then there are charities out there where you can all discuss, try RELATE

Best thing to do, is try and get back on track and stop calling the Mistress in Westminster

Hey muddywheels,
Did you know Strat stones are no more in Hull and Driffield
Don't know the reason for it but 'Hatfields' now have the dealership although I'm sure the same people are working for them. It was the Service Manager and Dealer Manager that I fell out with in Hull so probably no change there.

Any knowledge of these dealers

EDIT: Just rang Hatfields in Hull and the receptionist says 'I'm new' but everyone one else is ex Stra tstones even the managers.

Really hope the RRS is really fixed this time and good luck selling the mini so you can move on to bigger and (hopefully) better.

EYorkshire wrote:

EDIT: Just rang Hatfields in Hull and the receptionist says 'I'm nude' even the managers.

make the most of the sunny weather At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Eyorkshire - Hatfields took over in the middle of my issues and I think that complicated things

The dealer principle at Pickering is losing his job and seems like a realy nice guy so actually feel sorry for him

Hull never returned calls or helped you when you went in so stopped dealing with them a few years ago

The Lr assist guy said Hatfields are family business and very good so fingers crossed

Pb1008 - nothing selling at the moment and FFRR prices falling like a stone with the new model coming so might wait and see how it goes  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!