Hi all, just dipped my toe into the world of RRS ownership with a 2010 3.6tdv8 in Stornaway Grey with Beige leather. It’s got full main dealer service history and has 94k on the clock and was last serviced a year ago at 88k. An indicator message is suggesting a service is due now. So, do I go local Indie it stick with a main dealer, in my case Guy Salmon Port Solent? Would an indie be cheaper? Any thoughts and recommendations welcome please.

No suggestions at all? Any advice welcome please.

Sorry, I don't know anyone in the Portsmouth area but could recommend an excellent indie in London if that helps? (probably not but didn't want you to think you're alone out there!) 2016 RRS SVR Estoril Blue
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If we all point our RR's in the same direction and accelerate at the same time can we turn back time?

I would also be interested, I am currently a "lurker" here as I currenty own an Evoque and based in Fareham.

As for Guy Salmon, I have been very impressed with their service over the last 4 years, however it does come at a main dealer premium.

http://www.west4x4.co.uk/

Have always heard good things about these guys, but never used them  2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

West 4x4 gets good reviews.
Others to consider = Chichester 4x4, Petersfield Garage Services (LR enthusiast Mark works there), Keith Gott in Alton Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
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* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
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Where did you choose Dave following our suggestions? Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Here you go...

If you don't mind a trip up the M27, I can recommend Sean at S&C - JLR independent specialist

www.sandcmotors.co.uk

 Carl

I've heard of S&C but never heard of anybody whose used them.... Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Hi all, thanks for the suggestions. I spoke to several indies and settled on West 4x4 at Waltham Chase. Booked in for a full service + gearbox fluid change on 21st August. I’ll update on here with the results.

Oh, and Guy Salmon wanted £831 for an oil change + filter + air and fuel filter. Nice to have the GS stamp in the book but there is a limit!

Do West 4x4 have a flushing machine or is it just a normal oil change? A megaflush with a machine is the preferred  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Hmmm, not sure. I will ask on the day and report back.

West 4x4 lift the engine up enough to get the gearbox oil pan out in it's entirety. Don't think they have a flushing machine as he said they get about 90% of the old fluid out, but not all of it as some of it is held in the torque converter. They changed the filter for the better metal ones and obviously the fluid too. They did a full service, plus engine oil and filter, air filter and fuel filter, plus they found that my wheel nuts had swollen, ouch . They only had 12 in stock so I'll have to go back for the last corner to be done when they get a delivery. Overall it came to £1074 inc the dreaded VAT. Suspect Guy Salmon would have wanted £1500+ IF they would have even agreed to attempt the gearbox fluid change.