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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
well done you've done great for your age !!
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westville Member Since: 12 Jun 2015 Location: Dunston Posts: 1096 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nice one - if you're anywhere near Gateshead you can do mine too |
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Yorky Bob Member Since: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4561 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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bill 2 Member Since: 23 May 2015 Location: Middlesbrough Cleveland Posts: 74 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I serviced mine today and changed the filter underneath the car ,never again until I get a felxhead to do it , ended up removing intercooler pipe to get at it and spent an hour removing the filter cap , don't think the filter had changed since leaving the assembly line 3 years ago , I'm 56 and boy I'm aching all over and will suffer with my back problem later on at some point so well done for doing it at your age |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4968 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Doing real things keeps you fit & young!
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Yorky Bob Member Since: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4561 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Give most pensioner types on here access to a ramp and I would suggest they would do a better job of servicing their car than the spotty 18 year old at the main dealer with no interest on next to no wage.
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GlynnB Member Since: 20 Feb 2012 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 127 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Over 70 now and still doing mine - but baulking a little at Haldex. Doing my sons Defender Puma next week after finding oil level seriously low after paying for independent service last time. Silver 2009 HSE |
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DeeJayCee Member Since: 16 Feb 2016 Location: Helensburgh Posts: 70 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I was discussing servicing with local indy who I get to the jobs I cant. He said that he gets loads of people in who say that they have a had a "service" from their main dealer who has advised that, for instance, the brakes and discs need changing. They bring it to the indy to do the job and, on proper inspection, the discs/pads are all ok and the job is unnecessary. This is because the dealer's servicing routines do not include removing the wheels to actually get to the pads to inspect them - they just eyeball them through the wheel. Taking wheels off takes time and time = money. So, yes, paying dealers big money to do what amounts to an oil change is a poor use of your money. Dealers hourly rates can be eyewatering too when compared with a trustworthy independent. 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto - Stornoway Grey - Hers (His, really)
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
DeeJay, which local indy do you use in your area ?
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DeeJayCee Member Since: 16 Feb 2016 Location: Helensburgh Posts: 70 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I use Alex Murray in Helensburgh but as I havent had the FL2 for long (3 months) i havent used him for any jobs on that yet. I have used him for cambelt/pulleys/water/pump/stat change on an Audi S8 as well as suspension arms in addition to numerous jobs on a number of other family cars over the years. He knows I always want to see/discuss the job in progress and any parts removed from the car. I trust him to do a good job having established a good relationship over the years. 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto - Stornoway Grey - Hers (His, really)
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
yes Alex Murray indeed has a good reputation in Helensburgh.
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Jimboland Member Since: 06 Dec 2015 Location: Northants Posts: 749 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Don't agree with this: My local main stealer videos the wheels being taken off and the pads and discs being inspected and emails the video during the service so you can see for yourself what the situation is. They also video all five tyres tread and condition inspection and all round the bodywork and report on any damage including minor scratches they find and on anything that is obviously visible. And when you go to collect the car and pay the bill they go through it all again, if you wish. J |
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LR NUT Member Since: 12 May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 4351 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Share the dealer |
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Yorky Bob Member Since: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4561 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Had a video sent me from another make dealership on the wifes car. System used by the trade for years between body shops and insurance companies.
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