Not been driving long and have just bought an FL2. Never really done any work on the few cars I've owned previously due to warranties, but as I plan to run this into the ground, I would like to learn how to maintain and service it myself. Is this something most people can do? Do you need access to proper kit you'd only find in a garage?

The car is only 3.5 years old so I don't want to go fannying around and breaking stuff just to learn, but as time goes on it would be good to be able to replace discs, pads, oil etc as I think I should be able to do these things myself and save a few quid of course.

Thanks.

The site has a search facility.
All the service actions you require have been covered in detail. Sometimes a lot of detail.
So yes you can, but work out how to use the search button.
Also I understand there is a Haynes manual out soon. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

I know how to search I'm not asking how these particular items are specifically done, more how those who do this sort of thing to their own vehicles learned and what sort of kit they have. Maybe I didn't phrase it well...

You phrase it well, no problem...
What was replied underlined the fact that people learned how to do it by using search (net, books, etc) and also the proper tools were acquired using search.
Just kidding....

Sorry. Maybe you didn't, or maybe I misinterpreted. Can't really help because a) I learned to maintain stuff by helping my dad who was an engineer and b} I don't do my own maintenance any more because the car is under warranty and I don't understand all this modern electronic stuff (and because I'm old).
Basic tool kit would be a set of screwdrivers and a good socket set. You also need a set of torx bits as these seem to be used a lot now. As stated above, all the basic service actions are detailed somewhere on here, and people usually state when they have had to get or make a special tool (eg grinding down a spanner to get at the oil filter). What you probably won't be able to do is access fault codes when things go wrong, so you may still need the dealer for this.
Your best bet would be to do a basic car maintenance course at your local college - this will either put you off completely or give you the confidence to tackle basic tasks. All the regular maintenance actions on this car are pretty simple in fact.
Presumably you've had a look through http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic13888.html Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

I'm no mechanic by a long way but I do all my own maintenance and repairs.I started with my old 200 tdi disco through to the D2 that I had before the fl2 which I did a lot of work on and now there isn't anything I wouldn't have a go at.
Halfords do some good tool kits which they have on special offer quite a lot,in fact tomorrow they have 10% off everything between 12 and 2pm. They also come with a life time guarantee so it's worth getting yourself a good set. Start small then when you get more confident you can tackle the bigger jobs.
Don't worry about the doing a search thing much either, as every time I ask a question on here I get told the same thing because I don't know how to search, so must be a forum thing.

Thanks everyone. That's what I was looking for. I've always wondered where to start because there's always the fear I feck something up on a car I paid £16k for! I may well look at any courses available - hadn't thought of that. Also always wondered what people thought of Halfords tool kits - so that's useful.

Going to use MMP LR for the next service as its still under warranty so I will get to watch him do it, which should be helpful.

Totally understand the search thing. People ask the same questions over and over again and those who can answer get sick of answering when people put in no effort. I used to moan about that all the time. But I didn't think this question had been asked

a good start would be oil change and filters, which is easily done and loads of info for each task on the forum.

I've done them ( still to do the fuel filter ) and found it straightforward.

Iain

Ta. I was thinking either that or disc change would be the first.

Disk change is a good place to start, make sure however that you have axle stands and a suitable jack. It's quite a straightforward job on the front, the back can be more difficult if the handbrake shoe adjuster (not sure what the technical name is!) is seized.

Enjoy! It's not rocket science!

Thanks. I have none of those things Nor a driveway.

certainly I wouldn't fancy doing much in the way of maintenance on the public road.

although I did when I was a lad, remember doing a clutch on Triumph Herald !!

Iain

I too would not be keen to work under the car on a public road. Even with it secured on axle stands passing traffic will make you feel vulnerable, and it's all too easy to poke a leg out into the path of something oncoming.
So you could do servicing, but I would be disinclined to do work on the brakes in that situation. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

There's a car park round the corner that we often use if no on street parking and the owner wouldn't mind me working there as long as I don't get oil on the road

If your still looking to get a few bits together, Halfrauds are doing a deal on a 150 piece Tool Set and a six draw tool chest, £200, basically buy the tool set and get the six draw tool centre free.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-eq...0pc6drawer