So, one week after buying my TDV8 I'm faced with a bill for a grand to fix the parking brake! The glass tailgate doesn't open and I'm constantly waiting for the next problem. Why do I forgive it? Because every time I get behind the wheel it makes me smile. I've had many many quality cars over the years but nothing thrills like a RRS. They really are a one off!

I'm guessing you bought privately
If you had have invested in a decent warranty for about £700 ish, those issues would have been covered and you would still be quids in. DON'T run a RRS without a decent warranty.

And, if you had the module unjammed, instead of replaced, it would have cost you less than £200

And the rear glass you can remove the button and most of time the contacts need a good clean .

Disco_Mikey wrote:

And, if you had the module unjammed, instead of replaced, it would have cost you less than £200

Correct Mikey My local indie followed your "HOW TO" charged me £40 been fine since.

I did PM him with a link to said thread...

Still never failed to unjammed a module since my first attempt

I hope your teething problems (let's call them) subside, Panavia man. But I agree about your conclusion. Would we swap our RRS for 5 series or whatever. No way. Just add it to the total cost of ownership, cancel the next holiday, and enjoy! L405 P400e Autobiography (MY2020)... Silicon Silver / Espresso
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No Addy, it was from a dealer and yes I did take out a warranty. Unfortunately the EPB wasn't covered. I took advice from the forum but was also told by the Indy that the module unrepairable. Not much I could do about that when it was in bits in their workshop. Thanks for the advice though.

You have a minimum 3 months warranty from any dealer, so take it back and tell them to fix it FOC. It is your right.

Could really do with a Disco Mikey nearby! The specialist I took it to didn't want to know when asked if it could be repaired. I phoned the only other one near me and he said it would need replacing too - £1250! Beginning to think it may as well have gone to the main dealer.

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Could really do with a Disco Mikey nearby! The specialist I took it to didn't want to know when asked if it could be repaired

When I wrote that guide, I was working at an LR specialist, and just a name on a computer screen

The amount of customers that came in to that place with my guide printed off, and asking if it can be repaired was rather amusing

Good to know there are people like you around! One last question then I'll leave this one alone. Now it's been replaced would you recommend I now use the EPB as normal? Thanks for your help

So you actually paid for it? You really don't need to; the law is very clear. Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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Panavia man wrote:

Good to know there are people like you around! One last question then I'll leave this one alone. Now it's been replaced would you recommend I now use the EPB as normal? Thanks for your help

Yes. But keep on top of maintenance of the EPB

The shoes do wear out, and need adjustment

This morning the dealer has come good. He's paid the repairer and is taking it up with the warranty supplier himself.