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Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

Defender 1st Service

I know this has been well covered in previous posts, however, would like to be a little more specific. My 110 Defender is 10 months old and just coming up to the 12,000 mile service. I am being quoted £429 within a few pounds from all the main dealers. I do not mind paying even though I know it is only an oil change and inspection, however, for that money I want it done properly, especially as I set off on a longish road trip at the end of May. Do forum members have any recommendations as who is best in the Peterborough, Leicester, Lincoln triangle (I am based between Grantham and Peterborough but can always find something to do for the day where ever it gets serviced). I have some minor warranty work that needs attending to at the same time so was leaning towards main dealers as opposed to independents, however, once again interested in what others have done. Thanks

22nd Apr 2014 2:33pm

spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4507

If you get an independent to do your service get a receipt for the oil used. Make sure it lists the brand and type of oil used. You'll need this to prove to Land Rover that the oil was up to recommended standards if you ever have to claim for engine or turbo problems in the future.
Let them know in advance of your warranty issues. E-mail the service manager and you'll have a record of it for the future if needed.
The price quoted seems a little high. My first service on a 2.4 Puma in 2012 was £224 and that included wiperblades . That was at a maindealer.
Latest service quotes Castrol Edge Pro at 11.50 plus vat per litre so you'll be using seven of those, That's your biggest cost apart from labour. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai

22nd Apr 2014 10:54pm

Lewisgregory8

Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395

I've been quoted £230

22nd Apr 2014 11:09pm

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

My first service in Jan was £393 including loan car. After phoning round this is about right from a main dealer.

23rd Apr 2014 7:43am

Natlas

Member Since: 20 Mar 2013
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 460

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

£390 after haggling was my best 2.2 90 XS
88" Series One
Old Norton

Minerva

23rd Apr 2014 9:43am

Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

Thanks

Thanks everyone for the replies

I have now spoken to, and very impressed with Land Rover main dealer at Boston. They were also recommended by a number of other non Defender Land Rover owners as well.

All booked in and they were hugely more competitive than either Peterborough or Kings Lynn so going to go with them.

Good point about receipts if using independents, I know under the European ruling LR cannot reject them, however, you always get the feeling, almost certainly unwarranted, that the main dealer will use it against you if you hit any warranty issues.

23rd Apr 2014 10:05am

Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

Forgot to add. I have done a little better than John or Steve, possibly the location, and it does include a car for the day

23rd Apr 2014 10:06am

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

Glad you got a good deal on your service.
I've got a great local specialist for my older 90 but will still use main dealer for my 110 while under warranty to save any hassle if something goes wrong with it.

23rd Apr 2014 10:24am

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