Thread: LR servicing in Mt Isa

Sorry, wrong link in the original post. Please see this thread for a young bloke that had a terrible time with the Townsville dealer.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/search.php'searchid=3675643

Cheers,

Danial

Got it wrong again. This should do it.

some puma 90 niggles and frustrations (Warranty)

Originally Posted by Alra

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

There is no way I want them going near my vehicle. If anyone can suggest a good service point in Mt Isa I would be most appreciative. I haven't spied to many Deefers in the Isa but plenty of D1 and D2's lately. If I don't get any luck here I will try the Sam post the Disco forum.

Cheers,

Danial.

G'day Daniel and welcome,
Sorry but I cannot help with advice on mechanics at Mt.Isa as its over 20 years since I left there and the ones I knew have no doubt retired or moved on by now, but I share your concerns on the ability of the Townsville dealer. My son had a RR Sport for several years (he lives in Townsville) and as it was a lease vehicle the servicing/repairs were done at this dealer. From what he passed on to me I can only describe their service as incompetent. Very similar story to Leroys, days to come up with a diagnosis which was most times wrong, no parts in Aust, promise but don't return phone calls, "forget to fix" things at service time, can't even get a wheel alignment correct, in general don't seem to give a **** about the customer. After that experience I don't think he will ever own another LR. I would keep away from them and find someone local who can do the servicing.

There used to be a dealer in Cloncurry, Laurie Rooke. Is his business still operating? Likewise there was a dealer in Mt. Isa, Western Garage & Inland Motors, principal Les Meszaros who may be dead or very old. Perhaps the old staff have still be working and able to help. Ask around.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

There used to be a dealer in Cloncurry, Laurie Rooke. Is his business still operating? Likewise there was a dealer in Mt. Isa, Western Garage & Inland Motors, principal Les Meszaros who may be dead or very old. Perhaps the old staff have still be working and able to help. Ask around.

Les Meszaros and Western Garage folded in the late 70's. Barkly Motors took over the LR dealership but only on a token scale for a short time. Don't think there has been anyone for some time now.

I knew about the change but was more wondering if any experienced workshop staff were still around.

Les (Laszlo) supposedely retired to the Gold Coast where he had business interests in tiptrucks and sand and gravel with an old comrade who was his silent partner in Western Garage. Both were WW2 veterans (German). Our Gold Coast rep. told a story about a schnapps fueled business disagreement one night culminating in a midnight gunfight in Ferry Road, Southport. Fortunately no harm done. In those days Russ Hinze was the local member and Minister for Police and these gentlemanly disagreements could be discreetly concealed.

See butch at miners mate mechanical. He helped me out last year with the portals and rebuilt my dc prop shaft. I was only there a day but they dropped everything for me and really know their stuff.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

There used to be a dealer in Cloncurry, Laurie Rooke. Is his business still operating? Likewise there was a dealer in Mt. Isa, Western Garage & Inland Motors, principal Les Meszaros who may be dead or very old. Perhaps the old staff have still be working and able to help. Ask around.

Thanks Brian,

Definitely no LR dealership in The Curry or Isa and I haven't of Laurie Rooke as a mechanic either.

Cheers,

Danial.