I have a 2010 Model Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 3.0 vehicle. While driving on the highway, the engine turned itself off and did not start again. The motor was said to lock itself when checked at the authorized service. The dealership charged a price higher than the vehicle price to install the new engine. Then I looked for a good Land Rover Specialist in the West Midlands area but couldn't find it. The places I went to either the fraudster do not understand the business or there were many negative comments about them. Frankly, I didn't trust anyone.
I expanded the area a bit more and started searching all over the UK. I corresponded with several companies and got prices from all of them. I will share these companies with you and if you have experience with these companies, I would like your opinions.
I would also be very happy if there are different company suggestions you trust.
1) NWS Motor Services-Motorcast Components A41 Higher Heath
2) Engine Centre Unit 1 & 2, Darby Road Cardiff CF245SB
3) Global Engines & Gearboxes Ltd Unit 4 Davenport Center Renwick Road Essex Ig110sh
4) Land Rover 4X4 SUV specialists Unit 16 Riverside Industrial Estate Barking IG11 0ND
5) Oval Autos Unit 1, Lodge Forge Trading Estate, Dale Rd, Cradley Heath B64 7RW
Thanks in advance for your help and support.
20th Mar 2021 5:41 pm
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No 5 gets the big
20th Mar 2021 5:43 pm
robpenrose
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You could maybe try QPOnline in Maidstone as well.
Never used them myself though.
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20th Mar 2021 5:45 pm
kajtzu
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I’m not in U.K. and haven’t got any experience with any of the companies. On FB, people in the know (and some the moderators seem to have needed new engines, too) seem to mention Oval and QP for quality reconditioned engines AND have paid and received great service.
JAS, Alltrack 4x4 and MMP are mentioned for their knowledge and that they only fit genuine engines from JLR. Genuine new/remanufactured, JLR warranty backed, ones I mean.
20th Mar 2021 5:50 pm
ianm27
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Oval Autos is a sponsor on this site - gets the Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
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20th Mar 2021 6:39 pm
elliot330
Member Since: 15 Oct 2020
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Oval autos all the way. I've used Joe and he's 100 miles from my house.
I'm sure that there will be others, but quite simply the only one I know & trust is Oval Autos who are, as already been pointed out a sponsor of this site.
Just search this site for "Oval Autos" and you will realise that you need to look no further.
Good luck; let us know what you decide & how you get on.
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Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
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20th Mar 2021 9:10 pm
Alihan
Member Since: 19 Mar 2021
Location: UK
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First of all, thank you everyone for the ideas 🙏
I sent an e-mail to Oval Autos and a message on social media, but they did not return. I re-sent messages to Facebook pages and mobile phones today. But I've heard some rumors from a few people that the prices are high, I don't know how true it is.
Nevertheless, I will personally evaluate it by asking them a price.
20th Mar 2021 11:32 pm
darrind
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Based on Reputation here and elsewhere I would go for Oval - even if they were at a higher price than the others. Its easy to cut corners to save cost and some on your list have an "interesting" reputation but Oval seems to be really solid. Having said that I have never used them personally but do believe there is a lot to be said of the collective wisdom on this site...
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20th Mar 2021 11:37 pm
SN
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Don't think you're going to get away with a price that is "not high" I'm afraid - the 3.0l V6 diesel appears to have a whopper of an achilles heel with its crankshaft - I hope you went into this ownership with your eyes wide open Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
20th Mar 2021 11:38 pm
Yargo
Member Since: 25 Dec 2020
Location: Europe
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QP charge around 5k for 3.0 rebuild. JPSK Motors currently have one rebuilt ready to be shipped/installed on your car - just swap all ancils over - 5k as well.
I sent an e-mail to Oval Autos and a message on social media, but they did not return. I re-sent messages to Facebook pages and mobile phones today.
I note this was written on Saturday, and the thread started at 16:00 on Friday. I don't know whether Oval are open on Saturday, I doubt it.
In the circumstances, frustrating as it may seem, I would not expect a response until Monday.
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2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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21st Mar 2021 8:51 am
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
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What about Discovery Doctors?
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21st Mar 2021 9:11 am
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
I would say unless the op can diy, the repair will be more than the cars value?
Plus if you get the repair done on price alone I reckon you are just buying more trouble.
21st Mar 2021 11:04 am
Alihan
Member Since: 19 Mar 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 13
robpenrose wrote:
What about Discovery Doctors?
The dealership is not doing repairs at all, asking for £ 17,000 plus VAT to install a new engine.
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