Member Since: 06 Mar 2006
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 259
Top Marks to Hillendale, Lancs (part of the Prestons group) - they always give me excellent service. Part of the reason for my choice of D3 was the service I'd received from them with my 8 year old Disco1 ES (180,000 miles!)
I'd decided to change the Disco1 for a Disco2 with lower mileage, and went to see what used stock they had. They offered me a test-drive in the D3 (no obligation) and I fell in love with it. 2 hours later (and with pockets £38k lighter!) I walked out and started counting the days to delivery. Meanwhile, my Disco1 engine (TDi) died spectacularly on the M40. Hillendale reduced the trade-in value from £4000 to £2500, which was very reasonable of them as the car was now virtually scrap! I've had a few teething problems (I expect this from a relatively new model), but all have been fixed quickly and perfectly.
I've also used Prestons BMW (their sister-dealership), when I had a Z4, and their service was equally exceptional...2005 Disco 3 TDV6 7 seater. Leather, DVD, fully colour-coded.
1970 Triumph Spitfire Mk3
1981 Triumph TR7 FHC (16V Sprint)
2001 Porsche Boxster 2.7
Have just taken delivery of a third vehicle from JV Like Land Rover.
Still have the Defender 90 CSW, and now a Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE.
JV Like's beat the deal from 3 other competitive sources - and gave some freebie stuff - e.g. mats (carpet and loadspace cover plus netting) along with a fair value on my p/x and were again excellent to deal with.
Recommend particularly Dave Haynes (knows his stuff) and Andrew (Spike) Like - who's a committed LR off roader with a Camel 110 and a number of other toys - (perks of the business...!!?)
Service guys are comitted, efficient and reliable over the last 12 years (consistent too)
I'm moving back north (to Preston) but will still use JV Like for all future purchases where I can..
I'm not related in any way to the business - just believe good service and customer focus deserves recognition.
They even made the point of personally thanking me for my business...
Old school I guess, but a nice touch.From a two Land Rover household to one big FFRR...
Range Rover Vogue TDV8
Shogun SWB 4Work
Steyr M9094 Tractor
I to use Hillendale at Nelson Lancs there after sales is excellent the attitude to the customer is excellent.Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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"After your hands are coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee!"
7th Mar 2006 4:41 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18561
Tidied - can we keep this thread for praise for good dealership please 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
10th Mar 2006 5:57 pm
Nigel Davies
Member Since: 10 Feb 2006
Location: Carmarthen
Posts: 15
STRATSTONE SWANSEA
APPRECIATE THAT EACH INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT, EVEN FROM THE SAME DEALER. I'VE JUST TAKEN DELIVERY OF A NEW D3V6 S AUTO FROM STRATSTONE OF SWANSEA AND AM VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR ATTITUDE AND SERVICE (SO FAR ANYWAY!). NO PROBLEM WITH LOAN OF DEMONSTRATORS BEFORE PURCHASE, THEY LENT ME TWO, AN AUTO AND THEN A MANUAL FOR 24 HRS EACH - ADMITTEDLY ON MY INSURANCE, BUT COMPARED WITH SOME PEOPLES EXPERIENCE I FARED VERY WELL. IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS PURCHASER THEY SEEM TO TREAT YOU WELL.THEY ARE NOT THE KEENEST ON PRICE BUT THEY ARE IN BUSINESS AFTER ALL - SHOP AROUND FOR PRICES AND THEN SPEAK TO THEM - THEY ALWAYS HAVE THE OPTION TO SAY NO. WELCOME HAS ALWAYS BEEN WARM AND FRIENDLY NOT AT ALL SUPERIOR. IF YOU NEED A NAME TO ASK FOR, I DEALT WITH PHIL JAMES.
22nd Mar 2006 3:56 pm
kevi
Member Since: 18 Mar 2006
Location: in the rhondda valleys
Posts: 945
my vote goes to stratstone cardiff , look out for sheron ,
sales person very helpful [cute brunnett ] Practice safe eating - always use condiments.
2 Too many seats now
No trouble so far
tow pack, tasmods sills
IT goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows
4th May 2006 6:17 pm
k1w1
Member Since: 02 Jan 2006
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 90
I'm not sure where one's brunnett is, but if it's a cute I'll be sure to look her up.
4th May 2006 6:41 pm
kevi
Member Since: 18 Mar 2006
Location: in the rhondda valleys
Posts: 945
sorry no spell check or is there still cute Practice safe eating - always use condiments.
2 Too many seats now
No trouble so far
tow pack, tasmods sills
IT goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows
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