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Pob Member Since: 23 Jan 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 119 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Without sounding like an old fart
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5108 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I think your right...but you shouldnt have to - all i expect is the job they say they will do, to be done in they way they say...not leave the floor held together by 3 bolts...or gold plate something
Now its just more hassle Mike |
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Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I totaly agree with both of you, and I have the same problem with my work force I spend more time checking up on everything than I would have taken doing it myself
![]() I don't think people also realise that if you do it properly the first time you will only have to do it that once and not again in months to come. That is my rant over and I am 27 not 72btw. Glyn |
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5108 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All my life ive been told do it right the first time...its easier that way. Mike
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Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2110 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As our Chief construction engineer says: "why to make the things easy if you can make it complicate"
Well At least is a consolation to know that this not only happens here at the bottom of the world. Cheers! Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo" ![]() Click image to enlarge |
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solmanic Member Since: 17 Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 191 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have had similar problems with my dealer so it's not something confined to the UK (nor Land Rover in particular I suspect). For every time I take the vehicle to them to do a warranty repair, it seems to come back with two more problems. Usually poorly replaced trim, or broken plastic bits here and there. The last service I mentioned a new leak that was occurring above the front passenger's door. They replaced the door seal and window channel only to wreck the plastic cover trim on the outside of the channel and wind defelctor lug. They also messed up something inside the door trim so the handle mechanism was rattling, and several of the door clips were undone - one was sitting in the footwell. And that was just this last repair trip. 2007 Defender 110
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Tim_NZ Member Since: 05 May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 177 ![]() ![]() |
"What is with dealers that makes me so mad"
Because too many of them have less passion for the brand than the owners. Sometimes I feel like Suing Land Rover for defimation of their own brand!! Tim |
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double cab happy Member Since: 01 Jun 2009 Location: merseyside Posts: 573 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
well i've had all the usual
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fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
double cab happy,
what dealer do you use NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It's seems the same all over,we had to get LR asssit out the other week, because of wires hanging down underneath the car from previous warranty work,couldn't fault the AA guy very prompt fixed in minutes,asked if I was going to take it into the dealer to have it checked over,why the're the idiots who didn't clip it back out of harns way I answered. 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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CapeLandy Member Since: 21 Jul 2008 Location: Cape Town Posts: 558 ![]() ![]() |
I think some of the faults are because the technical guy with whom you show your concern's doesn't actually speak to the mechanic to explain what should be done. All he does is order the warranty parts and then the mechanic gets a sumarisedjob card of what to do.
I had mine in for the three chaffed breathers to be replaced. I had fitted a fuel hose in the bush to the gearbox breather and ran it up to the wing top area. I even cable tied a big notice to the pipe saying it was to be returned to me. Mechanic didn't even notice it and sheepsihly had to return the vehicle to the hoist when I asked for my fuel hose back. You would think they would wonder why they had a spare breather hose in the packet ordered and double check. Even the supervisors seem not to check the mechanics work afterwards. So frustrating that I don't have a choice but to use them ![]() Series III 1973 - going strong |
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niglyn Member Since: 12 Jun 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 82 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
They all seem to be cr*p. To them it is just another job they want to rush through and get rid of. To us it is our pride & joy. My dealer calls to say 'the vehicle is ready' which I now know to mean 'we have not fixed it but come and pick it up' It is only when I get to the garage do they then tell me they could not do the job for some reason or other.
Find a good independent is the best answer. I have used AJS, far cheaper than a main dealer (but still not cheap) you get first class advise, somebody who takes an interest in your car and is happy to show you what has been done. You also speak to the mechanic, not a front of house receptionist. I have no connection with AJS, but luckily live close by. |
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Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just from my experince today, how can we we expect a dealership to get it right when Land Rover themselfs are admin disasters?
Today I had to call out LR Assistance- firstly it took them over 3 hours to call round, then after 5 mins the tech guy went "It needs to go in, you will get a call to organise your hire car". 10 mins later I had the call asking when I could be available to drop the Defender off and pick up the hire car? I said how about in 2 hours and the reply was, no problem but all we have available is a 'Large car' and after a little questioning he says it will be either a Astra or a Focus- Ipointed out that they won't do the job I need my vehicle for- Hence why I bought a Defender. So I said it wasn't good enough and gave LR a call to complain- now it is looking like a freelander some time tomorow- yet another 'road car'. The Defender is now sounding like a right bag of spanners after another 100 miles today and I realy do belive i has gone from somethng small and easy to something bigger (it is now knocking) and how can a freelander be a substitute for a Defender? Well, I am sure I will find out down Tong this weekend.....Hmmm, I wonder if LR assist will come down to recover me? Glyn |
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Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Glyn, you've not had it long have you? 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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