HI I've been having an issue with my 07 Freelander 2 not starting. after doing some research it seems to me it needs a software update. the trip computer resets itself and the problems fixed by disconnecting the battery. The issue is covered on technical service bulletin LTB00093V2. we are eager to upgrade to a Freelander 2 2014 model and we can't do this until the car is ready for sale.

Land Rover will not give me a price for the software update they want to charge me £200 to connect it to the Machine and then a further price for the upgrade but will not give me a price this seems a bit extreme for a 5 minute JOB my question is do you think this is about the right price also is there any specialist in Essex that would be able to sort this issue out none dealer. Or should I just pay the £200+ and shut up. --------------------------------------------
FL2 07 TD4 S Auto
FL1 06 TD4
LOTUS EXIGE S2
GTM SPYDER GONE

Last edited by ray-spyder on 10th Jun 2019 12:30 pm. Edited 1 time in total

£200 just to do the diagnostic ??

Even by land rover standards that is extremely steep, im not sure what their standard hourly rate is but its never been that much.
Have you asked them for a breakdown of that cost ? or tried another dealer ?

I had mine done and they only charged 30 min / £80 to do the up date, I got it free during the service.

Richard FL2 07 TD4 GS Auto
Ex 02 TD4 Auto

Ray spider
Name and shame the dealership If you want to rob a bank buy a shotgun if you want to rob people buy a bank.

its Beadles Land Rover Southend the second closest branch is Beadles sidcup so I assumed the pricing structure would be the same. I'm glad it's not just me that thinks it's excessive they seem very reluctant to give me any sort of price breakdown for a diagnostic and update over the phone or on email. I service this car myself. The later model that i am getting would be serviced by them (maybe). --------------------------------------------
FL2 07 TD4 S Auto
FL1 06 TD4
LOTUS EXIGE S2
GTM SPYDER GONE

Last edited by ray-spyder on 10th Jun 2019 12:29 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Doesn't hurt to ring other dealers even if they are a little further away, if their price is right for you then go back to Beadles to see if they price match.... if not they lose your business.

I rang round 4 different dealers for a service on my FL2 a couple of years ago and got 4 different prices, then just played them off to each other and went for the cheapest even though it was the furthest away

Thanks RogB,

not a bad idea. I'll give that a go and let you guys know how different the quotes are.

cheers --------------------------------------------
FL2 07 TD4 S Auto
FL1 06 TD4
LOTUS EXIGE S2
GTM SPYDER GONE