Grillo - 2 years ago I would have laughed at you if you said Lr's were unreliable after 10 years and 6 faultless vehicles

I guess I have just been unlucky this time and I had given up on Lr but the vogue is reminding me why I bought my first Lr and every one since

Flydrive- yes they are the crapinentals and every Lr I have owned had m+s tyres and never had a problem  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Dealer is offering to repair vehicle and look at a goodwill gesture such as a warranty. I could let them do work or pass the matter to my insurer (Privilege) who would have independent inspection and repair done then recover all costs from Dealer

Dealer is willing to look at a deal on vehicle swap after repair but no figures mentioned at this stage so a bit in the dark

Interested to know what fellow members would do in my position  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I'd want to find out what sort of vehicle swap they will do now, not once it's been sorted if that is a possibility for you. They can easily work out the numbers.

Personally, I would try and let the dealer sort it out if you can, its in their interest to get it sorted first time for you to save any more embarrassment, it they start to mess you around or cut corners, then your fall back position is to let the insurance company handle it (although you will get penalised slightly come renewal even though its not your fault )

I'm sure they could do a little better than 'just' a warranty too  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

I would ask your dealer for a valuation on your vehicle now as if it hadn't been damaged, i don't think they will give you a px valuation unless they know how much you are willing to spend on another motor. if their valuation they give you is lets say below good clean, then you know they are taking the pi55 considering what they have just done to your motor i wouldn't involve your insurance co as this will bite you later on come renewal, the dealer has all the required faclities to put your motor back as it was if not better. I'm sure they are willing to compensate you in one way or another, see what discount they will give you off another new motor just as a guide if you are in a position to buy a new motor.

For a pure no-fault situation like this where the other party (the dealer) has admitted fault, the insurance company won't hit you at renewal time because the insurance company won't be out of pocket. Indeed, with the dealer offering full restitution I would expect the insurance company might well tell you to deal with the dealer direct as it would save them any hassle. In effect, you're claiming against the dealer's third party liability insurance.

Having said all of that, I would get the dealer to fix the car. That way if there are any related issues afterwards, they can't hide behind get-out clauses in warranties etc. because they did the work - no hiding. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Offer them your car and £10K to keep the FFRR, and offer to sign a NDC saying that you won't go to the national press

Jim

Dealer has now offered a measly £31000 p/x after they damaged my 2 1/2 year old RRS with 22k on the clock that was immaculate - £58000 to buy a new one with same spec or £47000 for a 12 month old Vogue

Most expensive service I have ever had  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Pm x5pea for his valuation

Cheers Nick  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Wow! they arn't exactly doing you any favours are they MW.

Jim

The Loaner

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Looks very nice MW
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I think it needs bigger alloys, also, not too keen on the mud flaps, they look huuuuge! ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Awesome car MW - had one last year while mine was in for service. The new engine and gearbox are AMAZING. Not surprised you're fed up. Are you still talking to the dealer about recompense ? FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Been offered repair and 12 months extended warranty or £31000 p/x against another car

Having just replaced the FL1 with a mini I am reluctant to fork out anymore cash this year

I have funds set aside for my ongoing property development project and I don't want to dip into that  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Thanks to everyone for the replies

Looks as though I am not going to get a good deal to change so I will have to wait a bit longer for a Full Fat - the revised model next year is looking really tempting

Dealer offering to repair, give 2 years extended LR Approved Warranty and no charge for the service last week that brought me to this point

Thinking my best option is to keep RRS for a bit longer and try to sell privately - maybe this winter or next and try and get a nearly new Westminster or wait for the new RRS or RR models to filter through  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!