Tim, Got it back last Friday after 6 weeks! Seems the problem was that the car thought it was being nicked and just shut down, LR HQ tech were on the case and it is claimed never happened before. After the rubbish Evoque talk about 5h17 luck!

I had grown quite fond of the Shogun loan car, a good honest vehicle, as well equipped as the RRS and with a significantly better line fit (800W) audio system - and - at less than half the price of the RRS. LR have been fairly generous for the trouble, doubt they have made any profit from my vehicle but I would rather it not have happened, always on your mind it may happen again.

However it was nice to get the RRS back, it bit of power to overtake, quiet, smooth and not having to brake before you go into a corner. Got until Easter to enjoy the deserted roads before the zombie plague returns. Planning a trip over Applecross for lunch before March, fantastic road, first time we did that run was in 1979 in an MGB.

A friend was moaning today that the water pump had failed on their Vauxhall, I said be thankful, at least it a broken mechanical part which can be replaced and you know its fixed.

Tony 2018 MY19 HSE Dynamic, Santorini, Ebony/Ivory, Sliding pano, Adaptive cruise, Black wheels. Arrived 3rd September 2018
2015 MY16 HSE Dynamic, Santorini, ebony/cirrus, sliding pano, cameras, black wheels - Arrived 1 October 2015

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Tony,

Great news that you have your car returned to you!! Did you notice any difference since Park took over M&D? I would imagine that the people are all the same and it will take a while for a new "Corporate Culture" to be inculcated into the work force. Not that one was needed. Is CS still there, or has he taken the opportunity for early retirement??

Good news anyway.

All the best,

Old Jock 2018 (MY19) Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 300PS Petrol in Caesium Blue with many bells and whistles.
2015 RRS HSE SDV6 Firenze Red with Santorini Panoramic Glass Roof, gone but not forgotten.

Great news that you have it back, pity that the weather isn't so great! Do you fancy a Highlands and Islands mini meet? I've never driven the Applecross road, read plenty about it though and suggested to others that they should try it if in the area! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Tim,

I have driven the Applecross road twice in the RRS since I had it and innumerable times over the years. You are correct it is a very spectacular drive with a different vista each time you round a bend - and there are plenty of those! Ideal road to test out the Dynamic setting, for those that have it.

At least if we arranged a mini meet, it wouldn't be too far to tow Tony home (sic!)!!!! Seriously Tony, you have had much more than your fair share of LR failures. You are due a long run of incident free motoring.

If the concept of a mini meet starts to develop, please let me know as I would be very interested.

All the best,

Old Jock 2018 (MY19) Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 300PS Petrol in Caesium Blue with many bells and whistles.
2015 RRS HSE SDV6 Firenze Red with Santorini Panoramic Glass Roof, gone but not forgotten.

JOCK55 wrote:

Tony,

Great news that you have your car returned to you!! Did you notice any difference since Park took over M&D? I would imagine that the people are all the same and it will take a while for a new "Corporate Culture" to be inculcated into the work force. Not that one was needed. Is CS still there, or has he taken the opportunity for early retirement??

Good news anyway.

All the best,

Old Jock

Tim in Scotland wrote:

Great news that you have it back, pity that the weather isn't so great! Do you fancy a Highlands and Islands mini meet? I've never driven the Applecross road, read plenty about it though and suggested to others that they should try it if in the area!