Carman06 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi guys and gals. I'm after some advice on how to get best price for first service on my freelander 2. Have phoned a couple of dealers and price has varied from £410 down to £350. I would really appreciate any tips or advice on best way to go about getting the price down. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Well you could probably save some money OR you could have it done properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 hello, phone up halfords auto centres as would expect cheaper than a dealer, they say can service any motor.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Would service at halfords affect warrenty or resale value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scutt Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 ask the garage what you get for your money if its oil and filter changes lights and levels check then do it yourself .or get a trustworthy mechanic to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Halfords will carry out exact service as done at the main dealer which is why it doesn't invalidate the warranty. They say that they use either OEM or genuine parts, When I booked in my daughters cars I agreed with them to use genuine parts. Saving is significant compared to main dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 When I bought my new Freelander years ago, the dealer informed me that to keep the warranty valid, I would have to have it serviced by a LR dealer. But, I found out that as long as it was serviced at a reputable garage, and LR parts are used, (oil filter, fuel filter and air filter) the warranty remains valid. This was proved when I had work done on it while under warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Think the garage also has to be vat reg also to maintain warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Cheers guys. Had another quote for £289 today. Getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 You can normally get a LR garage to price match any other main dealer. Just choose your preferred one and ask, they can only say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Try Formula 1-normally price match anyone local so find a nearby garage and tell F1 that you were quoted £200 by them-I have done this many times before and have had a mini service (Air filter/Oil filter and fully synthetic oil) done on my 2.3ltr Saab for £40 many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 You can normally get a LR garage to price match any other main dealer. Just choose your preferred one and ask, they can only say no. Or yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Think the garage also has to be vat reg also to maintain warranty. Yes, I forgot to add that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budice Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 They don't have to use OE parts, as long as they meet OE specification they will be fine, all recognised brands from people like Fram, Wix, UFI, Mann & Hummel will meet or exceed these specs. The same with any car thanks to Block Exemption, any dealer who tells you other wise is being economical with the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 They don't have to use OE parts, as long as they meet OE specification they will be fine, all recognised brands from people like Fram, Wix, UFI, Mann & Hummel will meet or exceed these specs. The same with any car thanks to Block Exemption, any dealer who tells you other wise is being economical with the truth Thanks great bit of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Try local reputable garage. We have the Defender serviced in the village garage. Anything specialised we take to a Land Rover non-main dealer garage in Town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 if you are near spilsby in Lincolnshire there is a excellent garage nearby great service and very good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'm in sleaford Bostonmick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire graeme Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 If your anywhere near york/beverley area theres a really good little land rover specialist called JAS land rover that i use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'm in sleaford Bostonmick. I don't know anyone over that way.but good luck with your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Try famous four in Louth I'm having my Evoque service at Hatfield in Hull tomorrow - £509 for its 20k service, ouch ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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