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Bushboysteve
Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: North west & Jhb
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Landy had to go in today to check out these occasional "transmission fault" warnings we've been getting and decided to do an early service before our December vac (counting the sleeps, roll on the 19th!!). I chose Midrand as a result of the posts on this forum mentioning them in a positive light, so lets hope the posts are accurate. Of course we'll make it... were in a landy!
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 1st Dec 2008 8:45 am |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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Mine going in tomorrow for the new shocks. Hope they are not reading all the posts - the pressure  Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 2nd Dec 2008 8:20 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Nope they read em
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| 2nd Dec 2008 8:24 am |
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Richard SA
Member Since: 24 Apr 2007
Location: St Francis
Posts: 189
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heine wrote:Nope they read em
Yes they do even doughnuts in the mud Pic's don’t go unnoticed   White LR3 TDV6 2007
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| 2nd Dec 2008 11:51 am |
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Bushboysteve
Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: North west & Jhb
Posts: 75
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Well, I retrieved my vehicle this am and was pleased to see that they had done everything that I asked of them, which was to attend to the transmission fault, do a service (pre holiday) and attend to some minor things (brake light bulb and annoying windscreen washer jet pipe that keeps popping off).
the results: transmission fault is due to low voltage, so battery must be on the way out. Battery was tested and found to be ok but not great. Landrover wont replace it until its properly  I mentioned a way to fry a battery quickly and Vincent demured so passed my integrity test. During the service they noticed my front discs were worn and replaced them and the pads  . this impressed me as I wanted to do this but didnt think they would do it until much later or unless I asked them to. I asked them to do the air filter which they apparently did. ( I didint see the parts though as I was in a rush)
All In all I am impressed. I was quite specific and probably demanding in what I wanted in such a short time. Vincent was professional and friendly. Although its far out of my way, Ill probably use them again for my personal vehicle and will give them a ring when I buy a new vehicle in jan for my business.
If youre reading guys, well done! Of course we'll make it... were in a landy!
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| 2nd Dec 2008 6:49 pm |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Now keep it quiet - we don't want everyone going there 
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| 2nd Dec 2008 8:09 pm |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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Bushboysteve wrote: Although its far out of my way, !
Took me 2 hours from Randburg and back this morning - SWAMBO not very happy getting up at 06h00 
Will only go there in future if they can give me a courtesy vehicle (does not have to be LR).
3 other dealerships are much closer to me - within 10 km's.
Up to now not worth the effort going there - they did not even invite me to the golf Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 3rd Dec 2008 9:24 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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You are not one of the chosen
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| 3rd Dec 2008 9:53 am |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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Received sms late yesterday afternoon - vehicle not ready - after having new shocks fitted - problem with one of the "air bellows" - no idea what it means  Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 4th Dec 2008 7:23 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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AFAIK the shock goes through the airbag
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| 4th Dec 2008 7:36 am |
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Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
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More than likely damaged one of the " O " rings, strip down again  D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| 4th Dec 2008 7:54 am |
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IronMan
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Midrand
Posts: 99
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Land Rover Midrand
Had the 24K service done in Oct. Had to take it back for replacement of the door rubber which was not looking too good.
This was ordered and done about a month ago.. The techy made such a mess that the new door rubber is actually worse than before and hanging loose. Still waiting for new one to get delivered for fitment.
Same day I asked them to fit my Raised air intake which has been in the garage since early this year.. I noticed just before we left do go diving the next day that it was not flush against the body of the car, removed the cover plugs on the side and then saw that they only fixed one of the 2 mounting screws... took it back yesterday and got it sorted..
I also raised a concern around the last oil change.. I removed steer guard for cleaning post the last service (lots of mud driving) and noticed it was never removed, neither was the sump plug... I know because I do an in-bewteen oil change myself and mark them  No I wonder how the new oil got into that engine... ???
But.. it’s my second D3 and LR Midrand still employ the best service advisors out there.. the techies will screw it up, but they will get things sorted. I'm TorqTuned
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| 10th Dec 2008 10:48 am |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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AFAIK newer engines get drained (sucked?) from the top and some do not even have a sump plug. When my TD5 got overfilled during one service they actually used it to suck out excess oil.
BTW got the Synovate call yesterday - so if D3 drops a place or two when the next set of results are made known you will know why  Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 11th Dec 2008 4:37 am |
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