Anybody else had a call from Land Rover Customer Services?

They're offering to beat "any price quoted for servicing provided by an independent specialist". Is this a new policy ?

As it happens, I have mine booked in with Green Oval Garage (Leeds) on Tuesday for an Oil / filters Service and to have the rear hubs checked (the EPB doesn't hold well on slight slopes) and the prices very good so i'm not going to cancel on them as Brian at GOG has been very helpful

Any thoughts?

I think price difference is negligible. A good Indy will always provide a better service in my opinion than a main dealer. I find Indys tend to do a few extra bits without charging the extra and feel they are easier and more pleasant to deal with. Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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Doesnt a LR stamp offer better resale tho?

They're offering to throw in a free mini valet too so seems like the indy's are stealing a big market share.

I dont think it matters as much anymore once car is maintained as per maufacturers guidelines and receipts are present I would be happy. I suppose it depends on age of vehicle . In Ireland it doesnt seem to affect resale value . Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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A lot of (misguided) people think that a dealer stamp somehow implies a "better" level of service than an indy  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
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Gaz thinks a dealer stamp counts for something  .
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I think it all depends on the age of the car. Obviously during the warranty period, you would be mad to take a car anywhere else but a MD, but once it's out of warranty and getting on in years, I think the price differential between a MD and an Indy serviced car becomes less.

Just 2p worth  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
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to the uninitiated, a MD stamp could be worth more as it may indicate that the owner has serviced it to the highest level, regardless of cost?

...IMHO that is what most people will believe and that must add value.

Alan stop copying me

Paul I havent had mine dealer serviced but I have book fully stamped and every possible receipt right down to wiperblades etc etc . I am very fussy but if I was handed a fully stamped book with all the receipts I would be more than satisfied

But at the end of the day its down to whats important to you that counts  Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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very true....A folder full or receipts does indeed show care has been taken

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It depends on the Dealer, some are shocking and cut corners, others are thorough. I'm pleased with my dealer and have no cause to look elsewhere for servicing. Discovery 4 HSE
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I think it is dependent on the dealer in question. I've dealt with good ones and bad ones Sometime you feel with a good Indy they just take that bit more care, as generating a bad reputation could ruin them.... many main dealers don't give a toss (particularly with older cars) as they're pretty much guaranteed servicing on most new (up to 3 year old vehicles) Now: BMW 640d M Sport, Alpine White
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I have to say, i have always found Hunters in derby service centre great, i compared their prices with the local indys on a few service items and also on having the tow electrics fitted to the disco and have found that they compare well.

Just had the disco serviced there today, 60,000 mile servce, mini valet £500. Not cheap i know but reasonably comparable.
They were cheapest on the disco tow socket at £90 fitted. Have always been spot on in diagnosis of problems, rectified stuff via warranty with ease, and are prepared to negotiate on price.

Not sure a "dealer"stamped book makes a whole heap of difference on an older car, but a pile of reciepts and a stamped book will make a car more saleable if not more valuable.

Personally i have the service stuff done by the dealer and the repairs done by indys or more specifically a young mechanic relative of my neighbour. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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