Thread: Does anyone service their own? And not fussed about stamps in the book?

I also do my own servicing and when I am feeling lazy, take it to a LR specialist for some of the bigger jobs.

I keep a log of all work and all receipts. So one day when I do sell, I may not have a stamped log book but I do have documented proof of all maintenance.

When I first purchased my D2 V8 I booked it in for a full service, however since then I do my own servicing & have been fortunate enough to have a AULRO member assist me when I ran into trouble with a failed crankshaft position sensor (Thanks Alien)
On reflection, looking at the receipt I am now doubtful that the full service I requested & paid for was in fact performed. No listing for auto trans filter or gasket and trans oil quantity lower than it should have been.

If you do your own, you know it has been done & maintain your own records

With a vehicle between 10 - 14 years of age I doubt that comprehensive service history is really important.

I do all my own repairs but having said that I haven't had any major problems (touch wood) I am an ex mechanic though so that helps as I still have all my tools. My advice is just do what you feel comfortable with first, and buy a good manual or rave. I wouldn't worry about a Nanocom or similar unless you have the skill/know someone who can fix the problem it gives you codes for. I have one and I seriously believe its payed for itself already.
I can tell you with 100% certainty that the stamps mean squat! Keep all the receipts and invoices and doc what you have done. Photos help too. You will most likely be selling to an enthusiast who is more interested in the care you put into the car than just getting it serviced at the dealer. Most people believe the dealers are ripping them off and doing a crap job anyway. BTW I worked in the dealer network for 17 years. Most people think we're rubbish unless we do the work for free. Then we're fantastic!!
Specialist workshops are a lot more respected, on the hole!
So give it a go. Work with a mate if you are unsure.
Good luck.

Nino.

Originally Posted by landy

I do all my own repairs but having said that I haven't had any major problems (touch wood) I am an ex mechanic though so that helps as I still have all my tools. My advice is just do what you feel comfortable with first, and buy a good manual or rave. I wouldn't worry about a Nanocom or similar unless you have the skill/know someone who can fix the problem it gives you codes for. I have one and I seriously believe its payed for itself already.
I can tell you with 100% certainty that the stamps mean squat! Keep all the receipts and invoices and doc what you have done. Photos help too. You will most likely be selling to an enthusiast who is more interested in the care you put into the car than just getting it serviced at the dealer. Most people believe the dealers are ripping them off and doing a crap job anyway. BTW I worked in the dealer network for 17 years. Most people think we're rubbish unless we do the work for free. Then we're fantastic!!
Specialist workshops are a lot more respected, on the hole!
So give it a go. Work with a mate if you are unsure.
Good luck.

Nino.

Cheers guys.

Im a big petrol head. From Birmingham once upon a time (home of LR and proud so!). Born in garage but with out the old man not here it's the first time ive used garages!..Glad the stamps mean little in OZ, i consider myself on my own.. (6 draws of tools donated rom the old boy and i can also be guided on Spyke! lol)

I do what I can, and that has increased with my experience on the spanners, I keep every invoice , of every filter, gasket, etc purchased, and every invoice of every job done by the local LR independant mob in booklet form in plastic envelopes. It gives a great history of the vehicle, as well as a good history for me of the cost of the parts, over time. That would be good enough for me. Bob

This is how good the old man is! And I only had a valley gasket leak! Heads were fine. But try stopping a mechanic of 50 years with time on his hands!

I service mine every 10k and any other general repair. If its something tricky, or an engine repair I send it off to Davis Performance to have the work done. I also have them check it out periodically, because there are a few TD5 things that need to be checked and if needed fixed.

when i first got mine (td5) i paid for a service then started looking at doing my own, from there i have done more and most time works, other times can leave it a call a mobile guy but touch wood have not needed him for some time.
i enjoy the learning process and knowing the job is done.