Bodsy is a legend  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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poor Bodsy was here today and it was kissing it down.
he found my rear diff, the electronic one, was full of metal. the front one fine but dirty. the gearbox, although the filter sump had been changed, was dirty.
so the last place 30k miles ago didn't do as expected and who knows the cost of replacing an eDiff?

the cost of a replacement diff and the rusty sills are going to push repairs up to the vehicle value

Name and shame the garage so others can avoid!
Good ole Bodsy! Proper guy  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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they went bust unsurprisingly

Just another +1 to highly recommend Bodsy. He came and did a Megaflush on the 8spd box on my 4.4 TDV8 yesterday. The job was immaculate as everyone has now come to expect: efficient, no fuss and spotless. He was happy to chat about the truck, gave me some good advice and is clearly a true enthusiast rather than just in it to make a living. It was a pleasure to have him over and I’d happily have him back and I recommend his services to anyone on here.

Before anyone goes down the ‘he doesn’t change the filter Road’, don’t bother. I made the decision to get Bodsy over with my eyes wide open and I’m happy that the potential downsides of a Megaflush are minimal and they are a manageable risk. I’d suggest that if your box is all gunked up and you’re worried about a megaflush causing problems then your box is already fubar. I’ll change the filter and top up the oil in about 5000 miles or so when I get round to it for completeness.

I did a 30 mile run once he finished and the box was definitely smoother. I’ll be doing a few thousand miles in the next month or so and am expecting the car to be a true joy to drive throughout once the box has fully adapted to the fresh oil.

Thanks Bodsy! 👍 Andy

2010 4.4TDV8 Vogue SE in Santorini Black with Ivory interior
2017 Audi SQ5 3.0 V6T Quattro in Volcano Red
2001 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI manual with low-range in Highland Green. Currently SORN whilst undergoing some serious restoration!

When I lived in Australia, the Ford Falcons and Holden UTE's (Pickups) were fitted with the 6 speed and later the 8 speed ZF gearboxes. A chap who regularly serviced them said he never changed the filter because there there was no real need.

Ivan 2013 Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Luxury

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Ian came to my house yesterday and changed the gearbox oil, axles and diffs.

His service is exemplary! From early comms, to doing the work and taking the time to chat about the wider subject.

Highly recommended.

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The guy is a legend as I keep telling everyone  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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***Bodsy Feedback***
Ian performed the full flush on the FFRR.
All work carried out with a smile, to a very high standard, and with zero mess.
He even diagnosed a small hiccup with the FBH. At no charge too…

RR feels a 110%. Although diff’ and g’box fluids were not too bad at all - they are now as good, if not better, than factory fresh…

Bodsy’s work is excellent. And not limited to just flushes - He also does ECU upgrades and diagnostic work.

***Disclaimer: I am not linked to Ian’s business in any way. This is my feedback on the excellent service received *** Current: L322 2011 Zermatt Silver TDV8 Vogue SE, MB GLB AMG35, Renault Clio R200 Cup
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Wish I'd known he was in Oxfordshire - I tried to get hold of him to do my gearbox last spring but sadly he never got back to me. Shame as I hear such good things Dec 2021- 2010 Facelift TDV8 4.4 AB in Stornoway Grey.

Ian just came to out to our place in Hertfordshire. He did the oil in 8 speed auto gearbox, both diffs and transfer box. L322 2012 Westminster. Very happy and would recommend like the others here.

I too keep trying to contact him. Not sure he gets to Derbyshire though.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Not too far for him from his home base in Telford 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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Ironically he replied straight back to my email after I posed above. He is actually in Sheffield tomorrow but has a full day. Hoping I can get him booked to do my fluids.

He is def my preferred option.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

He's done my main box twice now at 83K and 120K
Also did diffs and transfer at 120K
He's a pro for sure  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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