The reason LandRover isnt building in this market

**digger** · 23rd March 2017, 03:15 PM

Thanks Andy,

It does seem that at this time my luck is such that I'm concerned my pet rock may run away...

I begged for an exchange vehicle whilst they still had 8 brand new 110s in 7 seat config for sale in Aus and that was just an online search... they wouldn't entertain that at all...

And refused to put any cover for the engine or turbo etc in writing! (Even though they have an obligation to cover it).

I have found it very disappointing, we were until the last turbo looking at maybe an evoke for Nay (minister for war and finance) and now I can't even get her to drive the loan car which is a discovery midget..

As I've said my love for them is being truely tested!!

Michael from Solitaires has told me they have found metal shavings in the motor now and obviously that is not right!! He is trying to get an engine swap (again) done and have the vehicle back for the Thursday before Easter.... which is when I picked the last one up after turbo2 replacement which lasted about 600kms before it went back for turbo3. Turbo4, engine3, I assume intercooler replacement3 now pending.....

I think that the feeling I had last year that sadly Land Rover are trying to see me out in the hope I'll get some good kms before the next time it implodes ... is still very real...

I await news from them, at least Solitaires are keeping me in the loop.

DiscoMick · 23rd March 2017, 05:32 PM

Metal shavings! That's very bad. Maybe cupabillytea was on the right track.
Could the shavings have done in at least some of the other turbos?

**AndyG** · 23rd March 2017, 05:37 PM

I think you are at the point where you go legal. They are just stringing you along.
BTW my brother is a total **** of a lawyer if you want an informal opinion

**rar110** · 23rd March 2017, 05:39 PM

Are they kidding? LRA should be buying it back and asking JLR for a refund. I'd be talking to JLR UK as that's terrible.

**Eevo** · 23rd March 2017, 05:57 PM

question is, where did the metal shavings come from?

are that the cause or symptom?

**1nando** · 23rd March 2017, 08:39 PM

Time for legal action. Under consumer law you are entitled to a refund or replacement. The vehicle has had more than its fair share of warranty fixes which have not solved what is a reoccurring issue. Before anyone here starts talking BS regarding the fact that Australia does not have lemon laws i suggest they familiarize themselves with consumer law.
YOU ARE BY LAW ENTITLED TO A REFUND OR REPLACEMENT

DiscoMick · 23rd March 2017, 08:45 PM

Yep, get a lawyer.

**Disco Muppet** · 24th March 2017, 08:33 AM

Agreed Digger. Not good enough. Not fit for purpose. Get your money back and buy a Td5

**spudboy** · 24th March 2017, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

...Get your money back and buy a Td5

Or a Ford Ranger

Can't say I've ever regretted moving my PUMA on, and switching to a Ford - and I NEVER thought I'd ever say that!!

Has zero romance compared to a Defender, but it's been (surprisingly) a really good vehicle. It's growing on me.

**Chops** · 24th March 2017, 12:40 PM

I was just wondering if the blocks are a full sand cast(?), I imagine they are due to channels etc. We used to do sand casting, and it's not hard to leave a bit behind if someone's not on the ball at the final inspection. A spec of sand can do a major amount of damage if in the wrong spot. As Eevo said though, you'll need to know whether the shavings are the cause or symptom.
Might be worth trying to find out if any other motors around your serial number have suffered the same fate.

But it for what it's worth Nigel, I think like the others, I'd be going down the legal route if it was mine.
Looking forward to seeing you at Melrose mate.

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