The new defender, an opinion

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Originally Posted by frantic

The problem will be resale, ease of modification and aftermarket, which is what makes the defender so popular, and have so much retained value.
With JLR heading down the same path as the other EU members with security and programing locked up, and going so far as to put the service books online , locking out any independent mechanics from it, to force owners to use only JLR dealers for servicing and repairs.
Want your replacement transmission to connect its ecu to your car, must see the dealer.
Keys coded to car, see dealer.
Service due notification off dash display, see dealer.
What's due in this service, its in a JLR server locked to others, so must see dealer!
This is not just JLR
https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files...ary%202017.pdf


https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files...rch%202017.pdf
https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files...ril%202017.pdf
New car retailing industry market study | ACCC

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And just try working on it yourself.

The same way as any other modern vehicle.

Perhaps sparking more dealers in remote areas?:Rolling:

John, that comment made me choke on my coffee laughing! [biggrin]

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

Perhaps sparking more dealers in remote areas?:Rolling:

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That's unlikely when even Holden is cutting it's dealers.

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Originally Posted by PAT303

The same way as any other modern vehicle.

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Easier said than done. You have to have deep pockets. Or a fully equipped garage. Not to mention the appropriate knowledge. This is just to change a drive belt. In one of the LRM magazines, it says you should remove the body off the chassis to do the full belt change. Do that on your driveway.

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