Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any recommendations of specialists a couple of hours or so away from Northamptonshire? Before anyone mentions Bell Engineering I know about them but they are mega busy. So recommend away...

As you mention Bell I assume its transmission specialist your refering to?

Ashcroft Engineering in Luton been going to them for years with defender/Disco transmission issues. 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

Mahatma Gandhi said if there is an Idiot in power those who elected him are well represented

I'm mainly asking for 4x4 specialist in general but I am looking for specialist for drivetrain/Haldex issues in particular. Thanks for your suggestion, I'll check them out. I'd much rather spend my money with a small garage rather than a big chain.

Ashcrofts is a family run business also near you are Nene Overland Landie specialist though generally a bit pricey? 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

Mahatma Gandhi said if there is an Idiot in power those who elected him are well represented

Two more i've used:

Rockingham Land Rover near Corby

Richards LandRover near Finedon

Why does everyone think that a specialist is required to work on these vehicles?

It depends on what you define a specialist as. If someone knows Freelanders inside and out, has a set of ramps or a pit and has the tools required then that to me is a specialist. To me, they don't have to be a big business or have a massive garage.

I'd much rather put my hard earned money into the pocket of a one man band or indie garage that knows what they are doing rather than a big corporation like JLR where there is no above and beyond when carrying out work.

Most garages around me don't worry or care if a FL2 has the same tyres on each of the corners or what a Haldex does and how to service it properly.

I can now personally recommend FreelanderSpecialist.com over in Methwold after they did a Haldex change on my FL2. Very friendly, helpful and super professional and know Freelanders inside and out.