X5
Member Since: 06 Mar 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 6
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Folks I am potentially keen on buying an 05 discovery 3 in the reading area.
Can anyone.help me to find someone who will check it over pre purchase inspection.
Needed asap. Thanks.
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 8th Mar 2012 10:53 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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check everything m8
put the car in every mode in TR possible raise lower it
check all electrics are working find
check EPB operation for any weird creaks squeaks if any refuse unless sorted
if you know anyone who can do the ECUs sweep before purchase do it
I would raise it to super-extended and crawl under to check for signs off usage off the tarmac
should it have cruise control go for the ride apply and verify it operates OK as a lot of them went due to wire fault behind airbag
list is huge basically check all is operating fine
do not forget to engage low range and listen for weir whines
hope it helps
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| 8th Mar 2012 10:59 am |
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z4cAtS
Member Since: 05 May 2011
Location: M4 J13
Posts: 137
 
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If no one else is available I can offer my services.
I am not a mechanic, but having looked over a few when buying ours and doing subsequent maintenance, I could go over the basics for you.
HTH, Paul (Remap, EGRs Blanked,Silicon I/C hose) from BAS, (Torque Convertor, Compressor, FL Wishbones, Alternator) by WD, Belts by Newbury4x4, Megaflush+extra cooler by GRGB, Diff+Transfer oils, ARB Bushes, Fuel filter, Fixed Towbar, Remote FBH.
The 'z' is silent
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| 8th Mar 2012 12:31 pm |
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character
Member Since: 31 Dec 2007
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
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Rob and Malc at Rovertune, Tilehurst, Reading 
Tell um matthew with the white d3 said to call 
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| 8th Mar 2012 1:26 pm |
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badgerade
Member Since: 31 Jul 2010
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 287
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A +1 for the guys at Rovertune
Rob lives down the road from me - outskirts of Reading.. Where's the D3?
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| 8th Mar 2012 1:39 pm |
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X5
Member Since: 06 Mar 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 6
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Thanks for the help everyone Especially Paul - Ill PM you seperately.
Called Rovertune who can do the PPI but need the car with them, contacted seller to see if he'd drop it in, not heard back but will see what he says.
If he can not take to them will see if someone like Paul can help, i used to live in the area but just moved to South Wales.
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| 8th Mar 2012 6:10 pm |
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X5
Member Since: 06 Mar 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 6
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the car is located in Finchampstead which is RG40 I think.
Spoke with sarah at rovertune who was helpful.
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| 8th Mar 2012 6:11 pm |
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