So I dropped the RRS off at the local stealer due to some knocking noise coming from the rear when going over bumps. Pretty certain it would just be a case of ARB bushes needed. This is the list of things they reeled off:

Both front steering arms worn
Rear suspension upper arm
Rear suspension hub bushes worn
Rear ARB corroded
Height Sensors not working
Front ARB bushes worn
Front lower suspension arms worn
OSR brake pipe corroded

mileage and dealer? ============
2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

current mileage is 94k, but warranty paperwork says it's covered up until 102k

It's at Leeds LR RRS HSE TDV6 Autobiography

As I keep saying, there are a lot better warranties out there, the LR one is only a Car Car Plan warranty with a LR sticker on. They don't cover wear & tear, other policies, at almost half the price, do. My D3 policy would have covered all bar one or two of the above, and has actually done so. Peeps love the convenience of the LR/CCP warranty as they don't have to get out the plastic but that comes at the price of rubbish cover. Pays yer money & takes yer chance but you can do a lot better than the LR one

I on the other hand have an erection for official LR http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic21505....thermostat

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2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

ah well, it came with the car when I bought it a couple of weeks ago. I certainly won't be renewing the warranty with LR! RRS HSE TDV6 Autobiography

rrsboy wrote:

I on the other hand have an erection for official LR http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic21505....thermostat

looks like it's dealer specific cover then!
Any chance Lookers Park Royal want to take over any LR dealers here in Yorkshire?  RRS HSE TDV6 Autobiography

Unfortunately peeps both here and D3side don't realise how bad the LR one is, especially the cheaper one, til they try to use it. Lots of cars out there where the owner has not kept up with maintenance and the next owner gets hit with a big bill, often a few thousand. It's prob why the cars were chopped in the first place.

Cynic, moi??

Had my bushes fixed For the second time under extended warranty two months ago

Nik 2015 Golf R DSG
Gone 2013 Mercedes C220 CDi AMG Sport Plus
Gone 2008 2.7 RRS HSE

well I'm taking these things they said needed replacing with a pinch of salt. They said that I needed 4 tyres at £499 total.
When I came to pick it up, the desk lady showed me the print off - and the tyre depth measurements were at the bottom - 5mm each tyre. Double check on the actual car - and yes, they are perfectly fine, absolutely no need for replacements

so I now really doubt any of the above list (apart from height sensors) actually need replacing or not... wish I had one of those hydraulic lifts in my garage to check myself RRS HSE TDV6 Autobiography

some (most?) dealers are skilled in the art of "ripping you off"

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2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

true. It has been my first experience with a LR dealer, so thought they might be a bit different....clearly not! RRS HSE TDV6 Autobiography

common rip-offs to be wary of:

- "you need new wipers"
- "you need new brake pads/discs"
- "you need new tyres"
- adding washer fluid at some exorbitant price



avoid them all by going to LPR!  ============
2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

I just purchased an amazing warranty yesterday from UVW and paid £600 for the most comprehensive aftermarket package I could find. It includes wear and tear plus things such as break down cover, travel costs, hotels etc. you also get a free health check from any Unipart garage.

I did compare with Warranty Direct WD and both policies were v similar although mine was £170 cheaper. I strongly recommend it as a great alternative to the LR option. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Ps: the policy was that executive plus package with added wear and tear and main dealer labour rates (even if car taken to a non LR dealer) limited to £200/hour. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control