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Well looks like it's bye-bye to Guava. Was phoning round down sauff dealers for a price for the BBBS (Big Bill Belt Service) and their price is too eye watering. They won't match Wimbledon's price which is Ā£315 less. Mind you neither will GS which is Ā£425 more. They were a good for enthusiasts back in the day but sadly no more IMHO. Sad days.
15th Mar 2018 10:11 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
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They were like that with our Fl2 belt service.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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15th Mar 2018 10:26 am
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
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Give Moore Automotive a call, they're in Lynne, just around the corner from where Conrico were based and
have picked up much work this area.
They used to look after my D2 so I can recommend them.
15th Mar 2018 10:30 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Just phoned them, they are pretty much on a par with Wimbledon.
15th Mar 2018 10:49 am
robpenrose
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I was thinking of using Moore Automotive. Are you going with Wimbledon then?
What prices were you quoted for the 7 year then?
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15th Mar 2018 9:45 pm
DISCO3HSE2018
Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Hampton
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Is Wimbledon any good? Only ask as they are 20mins down the road from me
15th Mar 2018 9:58 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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robpenrose wrote:
I was thinking of using Moore Automotive. Are you going with Wimbledon then?
What prices were you quoted for the 7 year then?
Re Wimbledon, don't know yet, not sure which end of the country I'll be in but if I'm down south at the right time probably. They were Ā£1,150 incl VAT plus tensioners if needed, Moore was Ā£1,100 + VAT, I think that included tensioners but was a bit vague. Guava Inchcape quoted Ā£1,463 and GSTD Ā£1,574, with poss "a little" discount available but certainly not Ā£424 off.
16th Mar 2018 7:29 am
jonno1
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: SW London
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Wimbledon are very good indeed. Switched to them after over 10 years with GSTD. Just couldnāt take any more of their increasing incompetence. A great shame as some nice people there.
Very happy with Wimbledon so far.
16th Mar 2018 11:31 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Good to know.
Been juggling my schedule and going to get her booked in to Wimbledon mid(ish) May for service and MOT. MOT will be just before the new regime kicks in. It's about 8 miles from home up the A3 and an easy train ride back (saving SWMBO a trip). Will report back.
16th Mar 2018 11:38 am
jonno1
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Prices are reasonable and certainly less than GSTD. Also car is washed etc without scratches and all the hinges are greased, never got that before. They are a Land Rover authorised service centre so all warranty and extended warranty stuff dealt with.
16th Mar 2018 1:38 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Prob good itāll get washed, itāll have been a while. About 50 weeks!
16th Mar 2018 1:42 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Booked in to Wimbledon for early May for service and MOT, will update peeps on how she gets on.
20th Mar 2018 12:16 pm
Buckster
Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Hampshire
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That would be good Del as i have no wish to use Guava any longer but Wimbledon isnt to far for me 2003 BMW M5- 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black
2013 RRS SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expo Rack, 4x Warn Spotlights, Warn 9.5 XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection, Full Easylift Suspension, LightForce HTX 230 Spot Lights, LR Light Guards, 18ā Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, Brembos Calipers, ARB Fridge, Tuff trek awning.
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20th Mar 2018 12:28 pm
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
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Nice
I cant decide what to do at the moment. I haven't had any prices yet for either Wimbo or Moore in Chertsey, but im struggling with the service centre vs Indy route.
My D4 is coming up to 90K now, and is next due its 8 year service in May.
I think I need someone who will be proactive and realistic with maintenance as the car ages. I will need for example some brake pipes replacing as they have been an MOT advisory. Cant decide who is best doing that work.
I still have the dealer rate WD warranty, so that type of work isn't a problem. Car currently has full LR history.
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20th Mar 2018 12:34 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Is about 8 miles from me so just chug is the A3 & off just after B&Q for me so no problem. Then get the train back to Oxshott from Wimbledon Chase via Wimbledon so pretty easy. SWMBO did suggest I ran back from there as part of my training but I just gave her that look.
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