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I Like Chips Member Since: 25 Jun 2017 Location: Ascott Under Wychwood Posts: 1513 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I do as much work myself as I can. Saves a fortune. Would you make the cost of going to a garage back if you sold the car, I doubt it.
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Rommel Member Since: 20 Aug 2017 Location: Sandhurst Berkshire Posts: 581 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
DIY you know then its been done properly. 2013 FL2 XS.
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2026 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service it yourself, and document what was done and when.
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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2737 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Having been an hgv fitter I'm surprised you're even asking 🤔 Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948
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robblue Member Since: 10 Jan 2017 Location: cornwall Posts: 250 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
i service everything i can and document it plus receipts at the end of the day its had the jobs done it needs regardless of whether you sell or not at 12 years +( same as mine ) it becomes expensive taking it to a garage . 2009 FL2 S now gone
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Jagracer Member Since: 22 Feb 2019 Location: east anglia Posts: 173 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I do not trust many garages. Why? I had a top of the range Jaguar serviced by a main dealer, and found that they never checked brake pads because it was not on the schedule. Its a safety issue, no not according to the service schedule. Many dealers use a drum of oil for every car that comes in. Special oil for your DPF filter sir, no, profit first if you please. I remember a BAC111 airliner that had a broken Spa in the wing due to stress corrosion. Fix it gov. not likely, not on the maintenance list, you are fired if you say any more. Yes that's capitalism at work. Do the job yourself, at least you know its done right. I have just bought a twelve year old sd4 sx for £1800, HIGH MILEAGE, SKETCHY SERVICE HISTORY, BUT IT GOT THIS FAR,AND ITS IN FAIR CONDITION TOO. |
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Rommel Member Since: 20 Aug 2017 Location: Sandhurst Berkshire Posts: 581 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When I was working as a HGV Driving Instructor I met a LOT of people from all sorts of professions a couple I met were JLR Vehicle Technicians and JLR salesmen, they BOTH said the same JLR do the absolute minimum and charge you over the odds for it. 2013 FL2 XS.
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Trev 1 Member Since: 04 Jul 2016 Location: Seaton, Hull Posts: 84 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have always done my own servicing and work, I will do it myself then, I was just asking what you guys thought about keeping the book up to date, always did my Disco 3 myself and when I sold that the chap that bought it was not put of by no stamps although I did have all the paperwork and a record of all the work and parts, it was only when I got a Disco 4 that I started taking it in for service. |
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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2737 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you're selling a 3 year old car I'd say most buyers would expect a fully stamped DSH but a 10 or 12 year old it doesn't matter. People will buy on condition. Always a bonus if you can show a buyer a stack of receipts for service items and parts replaced if you have done it yourself.
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IanMetro Member Since: 11 Sep 2017 Location: Somerset BS21 Posts: 3048 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Although I have a full dealer history and documents, I agree with Bob that it is unlikely anyone will give you any extra if you sell an older car.
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Redfox Member Since: 07 Jan 2024 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 135 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I do everything myself. Always did so. On super sports cars, normal cars, off-roaders and motorcycles.
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