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Hinj



Member Since: 04 Dec 2010
Location: South Ayrshire
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2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Ipanema Sand
Senior moment

I was going to keep this to myself but decided to stand up and be shot at.
On Wednesday I went to collect the new FL2 and despite previously having refused all the other services they try to sell you I for some unknown reason and without pressure from the salesman agreed to having the GuardX treatment done.
I had decided at £399 it was a rip off and I would buy the materials and do a similar treatment myself but it's going in on Monday for the treatment and time will tell if it is worth it.
So there you are, it's off my chest now and you can start shooting.
It would be nice to hear from someone who has had it done and are satisfied with the price and performance.
Embarassed MY 2013 TD4 XS Manual, Ipanema Sand. Cold Climate Pack, Spare Wheel, Side Mouldings, Armrest Pack, Rear Camera, Detachable Tow Bar, Spoiler.
Gone. My 2011 TD4 GS Manual, Cold Climate Pack, Front Sensors, Spare Wheel, Side Mouldings.

Post #200091 20th Sep 2013 7:02 pm
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npinks



Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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Well done you have spent the money the misses will have used on new handbags/shoes or dresses

So it's still a result Thumbs Up Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #200092 20th Sep 2013 7:12 pm
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wizking



Member Since: 18 Mar 2010
Location: Around
Posts: 1848

England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Indus Silver

Had both of my Freelanders guardx treated. Just can't resist the silver briefcase full of their goodies. As a bonus, their tyre mend you get is one of the only ones that can be rinsed out and the tyre then repaired.

Post #200093 20th Sep 2013 7:19 pm
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SakoQuad



Member Since: 15 Jun 2013
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 314

United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

Silver brief case? tyre mend?? more like a sad canvas bag with some basic shampoo, tyre gloss, leather cleaner and a few other bits and pieces but then mine was PureGuard.

We couldn't believe the sell of "gap" insurance, "extended warranty" (should have gone for that but cost was large) and "paint protection system". For some reason we just folded on the paint protection which at £400 was the cheapest of the stuff we were being "sold", perhaps that's why, it was the cheapest item!!!!

All that said I've had the car since April and it comes up looking spanking with a minimum of cleaning, the dirt does seem to stick less than on previous cars. Worth £400+? I'm not sure about that but didn't then (nor now) fancy the graft involved in buying from ebay and applying myself. Definitely a marmite product though isn't it! Evokes as much passion and heat as 2SO in the fuel tank in my experience.

Hope you enjoy your new car!

Post #200094 20th Sep 2013 7:40 pm
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wizking



Member Since: 18 Mar 2010
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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Indus Silver

I paid a reduced rate on the first one of £200 (although it took a lot of bartering), but the second one was a freebie or I wasn't going to do a deal that day.
It's a hard silver case with all the cleaning stuff (the later one having some brilliant bird dropping remover) then you get a metal torch, utility pen knife, the tyre mend a chamois and a pen.

Post #200110 20th Sep 2013 8:18 pm
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exbrat202



Member Since: 05 May 2011
Location: Wootton Bassett
Posts: 97

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Orkney Grey

Had mine done with "A Guard" at a cheaper price than the official quoted price, no shiny tin box though just a black nylon bag. MY14 TD4 manual XS Orkney grey.

MY11 TD4 Manual XS Lago Grey, privacy glass, rear spoiler, full ebony leather,rear seat entertainment. Gone
2001/51 plate Disco TD5 GS. Gone
95 N Disco TDi300. Gone

Post #200115 20th Sep 2013 8:54 pm
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Hinj



Member Since: 04 Dec 2010
Location: South Ayrshire
Posts: 67

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Ipanema Sand

SakoQuad

Seems you have had a similar experience and have the same opinion of GuardX as me. I like your quote

Definitely a marmite product though isn't it! Evokes as much passion and heat as 2SO in the fuel tank in my experience.

Hits the nail on the head.

I forgot there is a can of tyre inflated in the kit, can't see me using it when I have a full size spare wheel. MY 2013 TD4 XS Manual, Ipanema Sand. Cold Climate Pack, Spare Wheel, Side Mouldings, Armrest Pack, Rear Camera, Detachable Tow Bar, Spoiler.
Gone. My 2011 TD4 GS Manual, Cold Climate Pack, Front Sensors, Spare Wheel, Side Mouldings.

Post #200164 21st Sep 2013 5:07 pm
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chicken george



Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

For gap insurance just insure with NFU 2 years gap thrown in

and the best insurance co out there, not the cheapest but worth it £320 for RRS Cool cheap postcode mind rural low crime 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

Post #200165 21st Sep 2013 5:23 pm
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Shaw Tarse



Member Since: 23 Sep 2012
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England 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Orkney Grey

Can I insure with NFU?
I've grown fruit (a tomato plant)
I've got 2 chickens (in the freezer)

Post #200167 21st Sep 2013 5:38 pm
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chicken george



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

anyone can , nfu mutual is not tied to the farmers union, membership isnt required 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

Post #200168 21st Sep 2013 6:01 pm
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taztastic



Member Since: 03 Feb 2011
Location: North West
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England 

I got gap insurance from a Disco4 sponsor, £120 and 12 months to pay over.

http://www.disco4.com/forum/topic42561.html#42561

Post #200169 21st Sep 2013 7:08 pm
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DrRpb



Member Since: 14 Oct 2012
Location: Petersfield
Posts: 572

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

Get GAP from ALA Insurance. Never ever get it from any sort of dealer! * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975 Smile

Post #200174 21st Sep 2013 7:45 pm
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