Hi all, finally picked up a ffrr - very happy.

I want to get a service and general check over done. Anyone recommend somewhere nearby?

I’m mid way between Salisbury, Andover and Winchester.

Cheers
Steve

Just finds, no recommendations....

Candys in Fordingbridge
https://www.candys4x4.co.uk/

Inchape in Southampton (main dealer, but they say they are temporarily closed)
https://www.landrover.co.uk/retailers/inchcape-southampton.html

Hendy in Salisbury (main dealer, but they say they are temporarily closed)
https://www.hendy.co.uk/land-rover/dealers/wiltshire/salisbury/

Can offer competent indie (not LR specialist) - only other person I let touch my cars....
Richard Parker
Motomedic
Unit 13B Stonefield Park
Martins Lane
Chilbolton
Stockbridge
SO20 6BL
Tel: 01264 860600 .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Many thanks, Richard/motormedic is just around the corner! Did you have your Range Rover serviced there?

Other place I found was pex5x5 in Abbotts Ann

I tend to do all my own servicing, but Richard did do it once when I first got it, and some front suspension work for MOT. ( This was on my '02 L322 ).

He uses Keith Gott in Alton for parts (and probably advice....) .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Keith Gott in Alton
R&E in Salisbury
West 4x4 nr Bishops Waltham
Petersfield Garage Services (who I use). My mate is the LR specialist there. He works on my 2011
Rovertune in Reading (I use from time to time) Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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I’ve used Alan Haighton in St Mary Bourne, competent mechanic with lots of RR experience, but not a specialist. 01264 738606.
Pex 5x5, who are just down the road from me, were disappointing in their communication. More Defender, judging by the piles of spares in their barn.
Fortunately I work in Basingstoke so not too hard to get to Rovertune. 2010 Bournville Vogue

Cheers all - booked into Keith Gott for a service and check over next week

James Holland in the Service Dept there is a top guy. He used to work at Guava Guildford. Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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PS Post lockdown etc then I’m more than happy to give it a once over for you Not a mechanic but know what to look for having spent 18 months sorting mine out
4th post down
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic44115...p;start=75
I had most of the usual oil leaks = cooler, pump and a turbo  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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That would be great !

It’s had an engine, box, both turbos, alternator, starter, egr bits, belts, tensioners etc recently so hopefully the big ticket items done.

The ride is a bit choppy and feels a bit loose so looking forward to what Gott have to say!

Engine and box? Do you mean oil changes? Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Brand new gearbox and engine block (not at the same time)

Crikey! That’s a lot of work and £££  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Great service at Keith Gott, did exactly as discussed, went above and beyond and charged exactly as agreed.

The list:

1. DPF regen
2. Service B
3. Lower arms
4. Inner steering rack joints
5. Alignment
6. Abs clip
7. CV gaitor
8. Axle oil seal
9. Hand brake hooks
10. 4x Pirelli Scorpions

Cool.
Why a DPF regen? Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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