I see that LR dealers are offering a winter service for £299. My new (to me) RRS is overdue a service - I usually prefer going to indies, but wondered if this was a good deal.

Example here from Taggarts, but I think most are doing it: https://www.taggarts.co.uk/land-rover/serv...YBEALw_wcB

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

INTERIM SERVICE
• Oil and oil filter change
• Pollen filter replacement
• Brake fluid change
• Air filter replacement if required (dependant on model)
• Updated Online Service History

WINTER SAFETY CHECK
• Battery check
• Washer fluid top-up
• Wash and vac
• Software update if required

Depending where you are in Scotland their is a few good indie garages I would prefer to use,One being in Dundee Disco_Mikey who is on here & knows these vehicles inside out,I wouldn’t trust a dealer to do all they say,like the brake fluid for one,they probably probe the fluid & test for moisture & if it’s ok,I cannot see them changing it.
Find a good indie to do the work & know it’s been done,as for a oil & filter change,it takes about 15 minutes.

As for the online history,if it hasn’t been serviced for a while then it’s pointless,whoever does the service will give you a invoice to prove it’s been done & just stick it in a folder with all other paperwork. Andy.
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2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
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2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Ok, thanks Andy. I’m in Edinburgh and have used an indie here before when I had a Freelander a few years ago

Most indys can update on line service history.

There’s also engine 710 in south queensferry and whites in Edinburgh. Joined the X5 45e club
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Dealer use these "offers" as a way to get you in the door, and find many £'000s of repairs

Nveeate wrote:

WINTER SAFETY CHECK
• Battery check
• Washer fluid top-up
• Wash and vac
• Software update if required

How is any of that a "safety check"? Yes, having a full battery and full screen wash is good, but I doubt they put the battery on charge for you. And the screen wash top up is pence to do. In fact, I bet they chuck a volt meter on the battery and then say "it's in poor state of charge so you need a new battery for many, many pounds". A wash and vac is a "safety check"? Wow, didn't know that clean carpets makes a car safer. Who knew? Software updates should be part of the service anyway, not part of a "safety check". Why aren't they doing it routinely in the service?

Robbing bastards.  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

RRSTDV8 I once took mine in for service at LR dealer & they tried charging around £3.50 for filling washer bottle,,when I told them I filled it at home before I left & haven’t used washers while traveling there they didn’t know what to say.
Also called me to say technician had taken for a test drive & noticed a wheel wobble,,,I replied how fast has he been going as I’ve had it to 130 mph without any issues,,also when I mentioned my job is fitting tyres & balancing them they were again lost for words,,,,,out of curiosity I asked how much to balance 4x wheels,their reply was £96  Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino