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CityDriver

Member Since: 27 Sep 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 60

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey

Landrover / general workshop recommendation London

Dear all,

With my 110 awaiting me at the end of this month I have started collecting my "todo" list on additions and improvements. Whereas back home I have my workplace and tools, I however lack any space or equipment to work here in the UK. Makes it a bit hard to do "neat" work, so thought it might be better to have someone help me out, I don't mind paying for it.

However, I do want stuff done properly. To that end I am looking for a reliable workshop somewhere in the London area. Someone that can add lights (maybe swap for LED lighting allround), fit a 2nd battery system, mudflap brackets, steering guards, etc.

Any recommendations from the wise forum elderly? Or do I need to travel up North for proper service?

Rgds,

CD

3rd Feb 2012 9:03pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5923

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

Try these guys

http://www.foleysv.com/

Andy

4th Feb 2012 2:01am

Rozzer

Member Since: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 43

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Where in London are you talking about? I use a garage in Harrow, north London, who is very good but there are thousands of small garage/workshops around.

4th Feb 2012 2:05am

Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 5026

Bit of a run but Gigglepin maybe if not Foley.

4th Feb 2012 9:42am

CityDriver

Member Since: 27 Sep 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 60

Thanks for the tips, keep them coming! I am located more South West, but I have noticed a lot of shop up North and East, unfortunately.

Anyone familiar with Les Pauls or AJD Landrovers? Gigglepin or Foley are actually not too bad, but still a 1 hour drive. Maybe I will just save up on work to be done and drop it off for a week.

4th Feb 2012 1:39pm

Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 5026

Couple more maybe ....more in your direction, Keith Gott & Dunsfold DLR

4th Feb 2012 2:47pm

CityDriver

Member Since: 27 Sep 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 60

Zagato wrote:
Couple more maybe ....more in your direction, Keith Gott & Dunsfold DLR

Thanks, but actually too far West, I live quite central. I will confess - I live within Zone 1 and drive a Defender...

4th Feb 2012 3:51pm

pjh

Member Since: 23 Nov 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 126

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

Hi,

We live in Zone 2 and got our USW in November

. I have used AJD, but only for some wheels and tyres. Came away quite impressed but have not used them for other work.

We are in exactly the same dilemma - let me know how you get on.

Best wishes,

Peter Defender 11MY USW

21st Feb 2012 12:22pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5923

CityDriver wrote:
Thanks for the tips, keep them coming! I am located more South West, but I have noticed a lot of shop up North and East, unfortunately.

Anyone familiar with Les Pauls or AJD Landrovers? Gigglepin or Foley are actually not too bad, but still a 1 hour drive. Maybe I will just save up on work to be done and drop it off for a week.

Foley's must be closer than AJD ? And are VERY well rated.

Andy

21st Feb 2012 9:00pm

CityDriver

Member Since: 27 Sep 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 60

landy andy wrote:
CityDriver wrote:
Thanks for the tips, keep them coming! I am located more South West, but I have noticed a lot of shop up North and East, unfortunately.

Anyone familiar with Les Pauls or AJD Landrovers? Gigglepin or Foley are actually not too bad, but still a 1 hour drive. Maybe I will just save up on work to be done and drop it off for a week.

Foley's must be closer than AJD ? And are VERY well rated.

Andy

Minimal difference, but 4 miles further according to Google Maps. Doesn't matter, that is not a differentiator.

21st Feb 2012 9:10pm

Killer90
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Member Since: 09 Oct 2011
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 6478

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Fuji White

yer ajd from my house is about 4 minutes away and foleys well i work there so doesn't matter

but that is all of 10 minutes, both top companys can not thought them for there service foleys will be a little cheaper no doubt as i handle the parts/ sales now

21st Feb 2012 9:54pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5923

Killer90 wrote:
foleys will be a little cheaper no doubt as i handle the parts/ sales now

Ohhh, do you

See you soon

Andy

21st Feb 2012 10:00pm

Killer90
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Member Since: 09 Oct 2011
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 6478

yep Rob has now gone and i have stepped in been doing it for about 2 months now so will be doing with some mechanics on the side

21st Feb 2012 10:02pm

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