Thread: Servicing LR3 yourself

I'd suggest getting the LR extended warranty

Not the easiest to service, but not too bad I wouldnt think if you had the Topix data.

See my response on the Disco Uk forum.

Agreed I'd get the Alliance extended warranty and not only end up with peace of mind but increased resale value if you decide to sell it within the two year window.

cheers,
Terry

Originally Posted by TerryO

Agreed I'd get the Alliance extended warranty and not only end up with peace of mind but increased resale value if you decide to sell it within the two year window.

cheers,
Terry

From the OP's description (2006 D3), I'd guess that the car is already under an extended warranty. I don't think you can take it out again?

Find a willing indie once a year, if you're not comfortable with the service or cost from a dealer. Intermediate services you can easily do yourself.

Cheers,

Gordon

Originally Posted by TerryO

Agreed I'd get the Alliance extended warranty

Don't you mean Allianz rather than Alliance as Alliance does not have a good reputation in the extended warranty field.

Garry

Originally Posted by Boofrmb

Hi All,

My Warranty on my 2006 TDV6 expires next month (Jan 13), so I am woundering if its worth doing the services from now on by myself,or continue with the dealer, or even half / half. Is there others out there that do their own servicing, and if so where would be the best place to purchase filters, sump plug, etc.

Thanks in advance

Robert

As gghaggis said, do the intermediate services yourself and have a good independent look after it once per year. This is what I do.

Filters and other consumables are available from numerous independent importers. If you look on eBay you will find them as well.

The oil isn't cheap as it has a particular specification. Transfer case oil and e-diff oil is expensive as well. The only thing you can't do without the right gear is reset the service counter.

Resale is an interesting comparison. You have to work out the potential loss against the cost benefit of the savings from doing the work yourself.

In my case I have a high kilometer vehicle which won't be worth much when I sell it anyway. I'm more interested in knowing what has been done and how it was done for my own peace of mind rather than getting more in resale.

When I had my 2006 TDV6 LR3 I did my own servicing every six months (after my 3 year corporate deal expired) without any issues. Nothing beats clean oil to help avoid problems, . Traded it in at Alto last year without any issues and got high end market value. Service indicator was not reset but I had been very carefull to enter every service that I did in the handbook with oil type, K's and date performed recorded in the service book.
Regards
Barryp

Thanks All. yep I did have an extended warranty, so cant do it again. the disco after 7 years has only got 35,000km, so not even run in,lol. Have owned 4 classics, 1 p36, and now disco, and almost finished a 48 shorty, so have had a bit to do with land rovers, and yep I do have the computer to diagnose any problem. So prob do a 50/50. And I know the oil is expensive, but so is the coolant.lol

Rob