Did I Really Pay £5,000 to Service my Range Rover?

[@mrdanielknight]

It’s funny how some people read and respond to a title rather than watching the video. My reasons for using a main dealer aside, I am simply sharing my experience and a lot of the questions I am being asked, I asked the dealer. Take from that what you will :)

[@orangecountycargeek2226]

I watched the video with great interest. There's time and place for the dealer. I hear your reasons, I just don't agree with them. However, my L405 needed a new xenon bulb and I don't have the expertise to DIY that so I paid $400 for them to do it. Most of it was labor cost of course. I had warranty work to be done so it was already there and I received a free loaner for a week. Strategic use of dealerships makes sense.

[@goldieandblackie]

Your pants are around your ankles and the dealership has a big smile on there faces.

[@ericsmallman1904]

Around his ankles & taking it hard from behind!!

[@tommybravo9521]

Haha be*k

[@grossleg123]

Jonny Bravo Land Rover thought he needed a re bore 😇

[@goldieandblackie]

@@grossleg123 is⁰

[@grossleg123]

mary goldon my grammar is correct

[@globalcitizen7811]

Main dealers love people like him

[@beetleything1864]

yep - wipers - do it yourself - AdBlue - DIY - pads and discs - easy to do yourself if you have tools and a bit of DIY experience - on and on !

[@mac3490]

If it were me, I’d have kicked up a big fuss with the dealership on the basis that so much work needed doing so soon after buying the car. That can’t be fair, as it suggests that their 70 point check on pre-owned cars is just bollocks. I would still approach them and state something along these lines. Excellent video tho!

[@lorrainewiltshire7933]

Unfortunately, it’s dealer prices. I’m almost sure you will be paying £150 p/h

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

I mean bushes needed doing on a 17plate what a piece of sh##.

[@kennethhume8628]

The point most people are missing is that if you purchase a large car then you are going to get large bills , that’s the nature of the beast . There are quite a few totally unnecessary rude comments but haters just love getting into print at every opportunity because of their sad little existence . I can’t afford such a car but good luck to those who can .

[@davidhall7744]

Took my Volvo to the local dealer for a service years back and they ‘recommended’ a full new exhaust as it was ‘corroding’. Wasnt convinced so said no. That exhaust lasted another 80,000 miles and was only replaced as I chose to get a custom twin exhaust made. Utter gangsters, never went back (apart from having a Volvo company car as well and had no choice).

[@chriseseigbe9768]

Main dealers are rip offs!!!!

[@iancharlton678]

All the best Landrover technicians I know, work independently of the main dealer networks. The scandalous cost of labour in main dealers is beyond parody. Use the enthusiast network to source the best independent and save a fortune, possibly (probably) getting a better job done in the process 🇬🇧

[@6643bear]

One of the problems is the labour rate for my local LR dealership is £180 an hour, 15000 service for discovery 4 from lr would have been £825, I want to a decent independent local garage cost me £330 . Regards mark

[@Backs4more]

17 plate Subaru WRX STi, 45,000 miles. Disks and pads all round, just over £2k from dealers. Bought upgrade from a specialist performance shop, £550, fitted myself. Brake fluid change, dealership wanted £300. Quality fluid and a couple of hours bleeding cost me £40 Tyres were going to be £820, but went to MyTyres online and got the same tyres ordered and fitted for £500. The standard service I left to Subaru which was around £300 as I wanted full dealer service record for resale value. Car then went for its first MOT and it flew through with no advisories. I have had 3 Land Rovers in the past and they all went to specialist garages. I trusted the mechanics as Landrovers were there passion, not just a job.

[@032skyline]

You got totally ripped off!! I thought you knew about cars? they saw you coming and might aswell have opened your wallet and took what they wanted.

[@mrdanielknight]

I explained my reasoning...

[@032skyline]

I tell you what!!! Ill make a video with you and tell you everything you need to know about your car.. Deal??

[@032skyline]

We can get it up on my ramp and go through everything.

[@mrdanielknight]

Sounds like an idea Andrew. Drop me an email as it would be good to learn a bit more about it.

[@marveeeee]

@@032skyline make sure you give him your email! I want to see this video! Or are you just blowing hot air!!! Lol

[@aerotus888]

It's true Daniel was overcharged but that's to be expected from a main dealer such as Landrover. Certainly think some people are being way too harsh and nasty to Daniel. Yes, he is a bit naive and extravagant with his car purchases but he's just learning every day like we all are. No need to rub salt in the wound. Be nicer! Thank you for sharing your honest experiences Daniel, I for one appreciate it.

[@richardcarter1000]

I've been running an Autobiography for 125k miles now. Bought as a one owner car with 38k miles from a LR main dealer. Great car, hence I've kept it, but the dealer was shocking. I pointed out a few things they missed on their 'pre sale inspection'. They failed to fix some of them, but it went back and was done eventually. Couple of services as under warranty, both hopeless. Mistakes made, created new problems. I've had it maintained at an independent since and it's been great. I'll buy another, but be very careful with the main dealers. They have your trousers down every time.

[@tomosjohn230]

You've been shafted big time

[@highdownmartin]

I could buy a decent disco and change the discs and tyres, get the floor rewelded if it needed it, service it and change those bushes. And still have fucking change from£5k. Mental

[@272TM]

Mine done by specialist , front and back disks and pads and also rear handbrake shoes, full front and rear upper and lower bushes replaced with poly bushed full alignment, 4 new tyres and a service £1400 oh and front and rear cam belts in that too 😆😆 job done next is the dynamic anti roll bar , I'll suppose you'll live and learn ,I never go to main dealer

[@zmh786]

Whose the indie mate? Please share details very keen to take mine there especially if near London

[@sammyg805]

Share details

[@DigitalJunior2003]

I’ve owned two Land Rovers and they are absolute money pits. The bills will never stop. The air suspension faults will be next.

[@rayanderson7098]

I purchased a 12 months old Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic from a Land Rover Main dealer with less than 12 thousand miles on the clock, 12 months later same dealer replaced a couple of oil seals under warranty, 18,000 miles at just short of 3 years old it was booked into the same dealer for its 3rd service and first MOT, received a phone call from the dealer saying that it needed all the front suspension bushes replacing so it would pass the MOT, I told them to go ahead and replace them as there were still 6 days left on the warranty, they then got back to me and said the bushes were not as worn as they first thought, several angry telephone conversation later including several to Land Rover themselves, they finally agreed to replace the bushes free of charge. 12 months later, 24,000 miles, 4 service, 2nd MOT, phone call from the same dealer new front suspension bushes needed in order to pass MOT, a full week of arguing with the dealer and Land Rover, they agreed that the bushes did not need replacing and blamed an over eager mechanic, sold the vehicle after that got sick of the Stealer ship not checking their own records as to what work had been carried out on a vehicle that they sold.

[@cblandblueyonder]

I had this problem with an indie servicing my BMW (not even a main dealer). "You need new bushes to pass the MOT". "Erm, you replaced them last year, and I've done 8k miles." "Ah, now we've looked it, erm, MOT chap made a mistake, erm, probably not actually needed". Not been back.

[@vinceremedy]

Dealer whilst under warranty, beyond that, it’s time to find and independent specialist or someone you can trust

[@sanjmal9568]

So transparent and honest. Well done!

[@ruk2023--]

A grand for discs and pads, front only....they have done you over. The parts are max £200 and it's in the worst possible case it's 90 minutes work.

[@tnetroP]

Three different tyres would have been a major red flag for me. I've had cars like that in the past and it's a warning that the previous owner spent the minimum on maintenance, leaving the next owner to pick up the bill. Whenever buying a car have a real think about why the previous owner is getting rid of it.

[@OllieTT]

Couldn't agree more. If it doesn't have 4 matching tyres, or at least matching tyres on each axel (of a decent brand) I always walk away. I don't even care if they're worn out, I'll happily replace them. It's all about the previous owners mindset.

[@trevorredman7182]

When I had two RRS I always had the basic servicing carried out by JLR, but if they recommended work I always had the work done elsewhere (much cheaper) with genuine JLR parts, when I chopped them in at the same dealers as far as they were concerned it had JLR service history, I never lost a penny on selling them back. On later JLR models I purchased I bought the 5 year servicing pack, but yet again, had all other work done at Specialist with genuine parts. Like many people I have had numerous Land Rover vehicles and the three JLR dealers that I have used have always tried to rip me off. I have had numerous experiences where they have told me I need a lot of work done or new tyres and the Specialist that I have used have often said it is total nonsense; this includes urgent disc and pads that lasted for another two years and new tyres that were required to replace tyres that still had 4/5mm tread. I have had disputes with one of the dealerships where top Engineers from Solihull came to view my car over things the local JLR tried to charge me for. I appreciate there are probably good dealerships out there but to be honest you need to ‘wise up’ to the money grabbing tactics that these dealerships use. I don’t think it’s personal they just view everybody as a ‘cash cow’.

[@9senel]

Well said

[@yandrjam]

17 plate car and youre putting 5k into it? Wow

[@stephencresswell4760]

I’m actually pissing myself. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@os5811]

You got taken to the cleaners mate haha 🤣🤣🤣

[@mrdanielknight]

*Not quite. £3,600 for the work. £1,000 for the tyres. Both as a result of the car being checked by Land Rover. Appreciate this wasn’t very clear in the video.

[@derekhastings8481]

This is a very useful clarification. Presumably you got a good enough deal on the tyres. The suspension bushes, etc, that is the stuff that really bugs me. After 6 Discovery’s I have felt the pain. The Disco 3 (x2) was the last full size LR. I had. These are seriously heavy, heavy cars. I sopped buying them when I stopped towing. This is an area that needs rectified. The suspension should be way more durable. Given the increasingly ridiculous wheel sizes being deployed, something radical is required. Thanks for sharing. My wife still misses them. I miss them, but not the expense.....

[@jamesgrant3812]

Warrenty ?

[@GaryGSF]

If you go to main dealer again just refuse discs and pads as they are 25% of the price in other places for great quality stuff. Would save you so much.

[@timc5303]

I have had 8 new Land Rovers and Range Rovers over the past 20 years and last year decided no more.Ridicoulous service bills and lying dealers made me stop buying them. Cannot see them avoiding going bankrupt in the near future.

[@OohHavana]

I bought one last month 2015 SDV6 Autobiography, also rushed decision, was going to buy a Merc.. so far I had to also do front and rear brake discs and pads (£500 total for Brembo parts + done the work myself) + 2 new tyres, fix leaking rear diff (£1100), replace blown Intake manifold (£1200 for both as precaution) and still waiting on a bill for a leaking coolant from EGR cooler (that will be about £1100 at least). Car was main dealer for most years, I am now doing everything myself and through warranty I got from the dealer I got it from, otherwise it would be probably about £10k total with LR - it is a cool car though.

[@fernandoroldan2288]

Nice video! A bit of advise from a Range Rover owner they are as you said brilliant cars. However do not waste your cash LR main dealers they are brilliant however labour ways so expensive ........it won’t help with depreciation. also you will need to maintain your car quite a bit is the way it is with Range Rovers so you will expend a fortune on things that are quite simple to work on. Find a good specialised garage and you will be fine.

[@CanariesExplorer]

I agree with the other comments. You do not expect suspension bushes to go on a 3 year car nor to have to replace all brake discs _- pads yes, but main dealers always try to rip you off with unnecessary replacement of discs. Also if the car was inspected and sold as an approved used why weren't these things picked up. I would always get the service done at the dealer for the history but get any other work inc tyres done elsewhere. This would have saved you around £2,000!

[@highdownmartin]

Well put.

[@relentless1379]

Totally agree with one of the things you said I bought a range Rover sport from a main dealer thinking it would be prepared to a high standard but I was wrong. I’ve only had the car six days and an engine light has already come on the car arrived with lots of scratches a few dents Just wasn’t what I’m normally use to from BMW or Mercedes

[@jamesfoster2850]

Actually there is another very good reason to have your car fixed by a main dealer - especially with these cars. The crank snapped on my 7 year old RRS at 65k and my main dealer was instrumental in getting a replacement engine FOC due to them having a large JLR concession. Had I serviced and bought through an independent they would not have been interested in helping. Having said that, I only got them to service the car and fix any faults. Tyres and brakes can be double the price of Kwik Fit, but it is sometimes the case of can you be bothered to arrange this especially if the advisories came up during an MOT.

[@adriangraffham592]

Absolutely, once the car is out of warranty people tend to suddenly decide not to maintain their cars to such a high standard. Truth is machines do fail, but if you have a solid main dealer history the network is far more likely to look favorably on a goodwill claim for a failure outside of warranty. You can't go to Joe Bloggs for all your servicing and then expect the main dealer network to pay for a failure outside warranty.

[@andrewdonagher6497]

Just remember just because they say you need to do this this thing don't mean you do, I'd be doing Half at one service and the rest at the next, things like wind screen wipers you can do your self just idea mate

[@alexjones2255]

I have a Range Rover sport and I am lucky to have a great specialist within 10 miles of my home. In my two years of ownership, I have had the usual- tyres, tracking, brake pads and disks. The main problem I’ve had apart from this is it has eaten two electronic parking brake modules. At £1100 a go, the joke is getting old 😅. But I will say, when it’s running sound and having no issues- it’s a great car. It will be leaving me soon for a new home and I’ll be looking for a pocket rocket as I really don’t need such a big vehicle currently. Great videos Dan! Keep going!

[@leizlada]

I bought a '14 RRS as a CPO from a dealer. They showed me the service paperwork for the work they did on the car before they sold it - new discs & pads, new tyres, and a coupe of other things with a retail cost of $4400 - and the CPO checklist that detailed the work required to comply with CPO. If this was a CPO vehicle from the dealer, I'd go to LandRover to question the validity of the delaer certification

[@cestrian5294]

OY is the reg used by JLR for their company cars. Had a Range Rover Sport which was ok until it rained, then it leaked via all the doors. They also tried to con me on the disc and pad routine. They, of course, they did need replacing. Note that if the engine fails, which they do, it’s a body off Jon which is thousands and thousands.

[@mrdanielknight]

Very interesting to learn.

[@benyoung4333]

What an absolute joke.

[@cm4072]

How can a 17 plate car need so much work?? I appreciate wear and tear and that driving style is a factor.

[@drgowen]

This reminds me of the time my mum got her brakes all replaced because the main dealer told her they were 50% worn. I did tell her that it meant she had half left but she still got it replaced because the dealer recommended it. Face Palm.

[@blackhandofset]

You need to find yourself a local 4x4 specialist!

[@mohammedabbir6024]

I’m new to this channel and I’m in love with it. I love the quality of the videos and the honesty you put in. Good work on the videos👍

[@mrdanielknight]

I appreciate that!

[@Sunshine26]

I’ve been binge watching your channel all damn day🇿🇦😂 I’m so excited for this one, liked before watching

[@sjol6126]

Great Video! Coming from an RS5, I bought the Range Rover Sport 2015 as we were expecting. A great family car, served me well for trips to and from the airport, moving house and many other occasions. Side note best to get the discs and pads as well as tyres independently , just make sure they are Land Rover parts. Also I recently upgraded the Sat Nav for £120, although not live and as good as google maps it was still quite impressive. I’ve done 80 000 miles and have a feeling the bushes and arms are going as well. Please do 5 things you like and hate.

[@keithwoods1910]

I have read much about RRs and main dealers and agree with most that is said. However, I have owned a Sport 3.0 SD from new and it will be six years old in May. Other than the 5yr service plan (purchased when new for £900) it has cost very little for items not included - front brake pads and brake fluid change. The main dealers have always recommended a host of additional and very expensive items that I have declined and make sure that I get it MOT’d with an independent as the main dealers advised some of the work constituted failure although it never has. The car has just covered 52k miles and the tyres changed although they were still legal! The car is looked after although not cosseted and a couple of expensive repairs were completed under warranty with no hassle

[@garethonthetube]

Main dealers basically want to charge you to get the car in "as new" mechanical condition. So a disc may be part worn, but still have a year or 2 of safe driving for the average motorist. Also, with extended service intervals on many cars, the dealer probably would want to change the discs even if there was 20k or more miles of wear left.

[@seanbeirne7405]

Wouldn't take it to a main dealer at 168 pounds an hour rather take it to a mechanic i know independent specialists are half the price and do a better job i got the diff pinion seal done in my range rover l494 common fault for 290 pounds fitted didn't even ask how much range rover wanted

[@carycoller3140]

When are you buying the SVR? I have a RR Sport SC and a BMW 750. Sometimes I take the BMW to the dealer for service, but I ALWAYS take the Rover to the dealer for service.

[@greenzero3389]

I can understand your reasons for wanting a MD to carry out the work. There is savings to be had on thos brake prices, if you ring around the MD local is to you and get their best price, for instance you can get front and back discs and pads done for around £750. Dont think just cos its a MD they don't have flexibility in their pricing. Depending on how long yo intend keeping the car, ask your MD for a service plan. They're not transferable out of the dealer network but a saving can be had paying up front.

[@ruk2023--]

There aren't many farmers buying 80 grand RRS's new. With 23k and 3 years old what has happened here is someone has leased it on the standard 8,000 per year deal, ragged the hell out of it and given it back to the lease company. I've bought a couple of ex-lease cars myself they have both clearly been driven like they were stolen but after getting them back to shape they went on for a long time.

[@DrivenHard]

Great video bro. Dealerships are a smart way to service cars like these for sure. Plus if you got the cash then go for it! 🤑😎

[@brandonchaseyaraghi]

my man.. i came across your channel about a month or two ago and really enjoy your content especially because it seems that we are into many of the same things... i have noticed you are into fashion and sneakers and seeing as how you really cannot be boxed in as a "car youtuber" i think it would be dope for you to make some content about your style, where your inspirations come from, what brands you're feeling etc etc

[@DrivenHard]

I've just started watching him as well. Seems great so far

[@mrdanielknight]

Thanks man, I am thinking of a curveball video about my shoe collection. I'll take the fact you think I have style as a compliment!

[@DrivenHard]

@@mrdanielknight id watch it! Love shoes lol 😆

[@meljen8592]

Nice to see a frank and honest video Daniel,like any vehicle of this marque it’s going to cost you,lovely too own though,take care.

[@mrdanielknight]

Thanks 👍

[@oscarleite7109]

I really love your style! Sharing your experience honestly, without reserve and with simplicity. Congratulations! +1 subscriber!

[@mrdanielknight]

Thanks for the sub!

[@trainman665]

Do yourself a favour and use an independent with a good reputation. You will save a decent chunk of money and get better service. I suspect the main dealer has taken you for a ride (I had this once, tried telling me I needed new brakes. The brakes in question had only been on the car 6 months!). Some main dealers are a lot better than others, so do your research if you plan to keep using them.

[@harrylime5249]

Bought a Velar v6 diesel 275, almost new, 6k on clock. Booked it into LR for service at 18k. Asked them just to change oil n filter, 250 they said. They charged me 430 for oil change. 7 litres of oil 200 quid. 129 labour, 10 min job. I refused to pay. Got snotty email saying they will not update service manual. Told them I’d pay what they quoted me 250. Nope they said. I will never buy another LR.

[@ianemery7785]

You say you had problems prior to the service with the steering pulling and then later you say that you had mis-matched tyres on both axles. That was where the problem came from. Putting new tyres on would have solved a lot of that although the bushes take a real hammering on those vehicles.

[@pogues1]

18 months ago I spent £5000 on a volvo xc90 sport, apart from oil changes and a set of pads it has needed nothing.....

[@1875kmb]

As they say where I come from. You’ve been given the big dry one! Land Rover probably watch your videos and know you’ll open your wallet without lube. 🤣

[@SunnySingh-fd8wn]

Worrying thing is...this guy is heavily financing everything with debt!!!

[@adriangraffham592]

@JW H Very well said. Someone with a bit of common sense it seems.

[@reviewerbibhuti5100]

If you are poor then this car not for you

[@sullivant96]

Interesting video Daniel thanks for sharing. I'm a bit surprised at some of your revelations about buying the car in this video you strike me as someone with your head a bit more screwed on than that! All the same fair play for sharing so candidly and hopefully others can pick up some pointers from this. Hope you have a great new year

[@martinsloan4405]

Whilst in part I agree, especially with a newer car its good to have a Main Dealers stamp in the service record. But items such as wipers, brakes, discs and TYRES! no one should ever pay them for these items; their markup is bordering on criminal. A good Land Rover Indie will cut your bills in half. And in truth do better work, will understand your car and its issues. JLR have a lot of ‘technicians’ who are great at reading codes, but they don’t have many actual mechanics. Still if you can afford it, I can’t, I suppose you make your choice and pay the bills.

[@tantanman2852]

Adblue filled by the dealer was the worst bit, it's easier than filling petrol! They charge ridiculous amounts of money for that.

[@mrdanielknight]

£25.

[@aerotus888]

You literally just pour the Adblue in through a tube attached to a plastic container. Just buy from Halfords and do it yourself next time. It's super easy.

[@alfiedog2942]

I’ve owned Range Rover/ LR s for many years and believe me you will be changing your bushes again relatively soon ! Happy days for your main dealership 😎

[@paulb8916]

I just paid £14K at a dealer for a new engine when my RRS AB only managed to get to 41k with a full LR services history! Not sure it was the dealers themselves at fault but definiteley a Landrover problem that they wash their hands of! Engine fails on the 3.0 SDV6 and TDV6 is more common than you think and happens on Disco's L405, L494, and Jag's So using a dealer is relative to a certain age but the idea of goodwill is not really their unless you are the only owner and bought from new!

[@GamingCornerYT]

Unfortunately range rovers depreciate and have a number of mechanical and electrical issues real shame, I think I’d probably get a discovery sport given the choice although the same problems probably plague them! Maybe a Tesla model x in the future? Also notice people who have money don’t respect their cars as much , they have them a few years don’t spend any money on them and hand them back with all the problems :(

[@glynjones5280]

Main dealer serving is always dearer but worth the money

[@lynnebarkas6906]

What is the mileage on the vehicle? 23000 and needs new discs. ☹️

[@josephjohnston1894]

Good video! Regarding the question whether to keep it serviced by Land Rover, from personal experience I would say its not worth it. The crankshaft just went on my Discovery HSE Sdv6 from late 2015 with only 55k miles. Full Lr service history. After much haggling and time wasted on my part (the car has been at the dealer for a month now), LR offered 30% only towards a recon engine. This basically brings it into line with the cost of a NEW engine fitted by a trusted independent specialist! So in conclusion, loyalty doesn't pay off, save the money in case one day you have the same problem (and I hope you don't) as many others and have to fork out for a new engine! #sdv6 #tdv6 #landrover #crankshaft

[@Dino-qq2jp]

Shocking bill, sorry to hear you had a heavy one. I wanted a RR Sport or Vogue, but read too many horror stories and hefty bills that put me off. Would love to see a driving review, and 5 things you love/hate would be cool. Cheers!

[@mrdanielknight]

The 5 Things video is on the way Dino and I wouldn't let too many horror stories put you off, they're great cars overall.

[@adriangraffham592]

If you don't want hefty bills buy an Astra or a Focus. You can't expect to buy what was once an £80k+ car and then run it on a shoestring. And ask yourself this, would you buy a used one that had been?

[@reviewerbibhuti5100]

Bro even bmw have same story .luxury car different then normal cars price also.he purchased tyre and also do not believe I think you should first take on leases and I think you will get all answers

[@mwapekambafwile3651]

Where did you buy your car? Was it from a dealer? I just bought mine and on the mot it said tyre close to legal. I complained and they are replacing all four tryes with new. It's also being serviced before delivery and have 2 further services in future. Maybe next time buy from an approved dealer

[@mkkravist11]

There are a ton of awesome independent specialists that are often staffed by Mfr trained people. Often better service too. You were what we call trousered, Sir. And you are the perfect customer for main dealers, who will bend you over and won’t even use lubricant. A fool and his money are easily parted. The chancellor thanks you.....

[@JohnDoe-om7xl]

Chancellor 😂😂

[@LR95051]

I’m sorry but for a car being 3 years old needing this much work, my bmw is 13 years old and done 171k miles and only now it need the bushes done, i understand it’s a 4x4 but again the age and mileage is crazy for how badly they’ve worn. Buy an X5 they’re a lot better in my mind

[@superseven220]

Main dealers love people like you! 😂😂

[@tommybravo9521]

Haha berk

[@paulstevens8242]

When you had the bushes replaced did you get replaced with polyurethane bushes

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Sounds like they were diamond studded platinum bushes.

[@Elliottcam]

Crazy perspective.... bushes done at 23k.

[@whitecrowuk575]

How old was the car when you bought it? Was there no option to buy warranty?

[@deemdoubleu]

There is an irony in the fact that people always look for main dealer history when looking for cars but do they really live up to the image of being professional and truthful? Probably? Possibly? Not sure about that. Who carried out your work? Were they trained, experienced and knowledgeable? Was it the new apprentice? Did anyone check the work? You have no idea unless you know them really well. But that being said, you could get equally ripped off or badly let down by non main dealers. If I had to guess what you should have paid I would have thought may be 25% of what you shelled out. Good luck in future is all I can say.

[@UKDagnar]

Should always get a second opinion from a friendly local mechanic you trust before you book it back in for the work to be done (you can always get the service book stamped and then get the mechanicals fixed by a friendly local mechanic). The old "you need new disc & pads" is a classic by dealers to try and rip you off, most people think brakes are probably too important to take any risks with so it's pay day for the dealers. Agree about your reasoning for the full service history but never take their word as gospel unless you want to be ripped off by them every time you take your car in for a service. Also never get your car MOT'd by a dealer, they'll pull the same sort of trick.

[@mjv1967]

Tires wear out. Brake pads and rotors wear out too. Having all of this need servicing plus other items all at one time is a drag. Just how it goes when you don't space things out.

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Anybody whinging about the high prices haven't come across what BMW main dealers try and charge for simple Jobs 😳. Can soon fly over £5k without even trying. Joke really when you price up the parts yourself and realise how much they're trying to shaft you by.

[@Nismo1]

I work for Land Rover at a main dealer And these prices are astronomical. These are all way easier jobs than you think too. Sheesh.

[@deemdoubleu]

You need to give him your business card.

[@shaungilmartin1505]

More money than sense.Needed workshop standards for sales stock.........you paid for it instead of the dealer. 4 odd tyres on a car like that in dealer stock is a bit of a give away on how it has been treated and what problems were inherent......and they made you inherit them. the previous owner was having tyre problems,got a quote and then decided to get rid.

[@mrdanielknight]

The sense made the money in the first place. However I do agree that the 4 odd tyres should have been a warning sign that I completely ignored.

[@stephenclark8596]

Mercedes at Loughton tried to tell me the loom was on its way out etc etc obviously thought I had a few quid and thought buy a new one off em the car lasted another 5 years and I sold it someone I know and it’s going like a good un

[@chriseseigbe9768]

Rip off main dealers!!!!

[@TheDarrenc1973]

Depending on the condition of the car when purchased if you are not or cant budget £1.5 - £2k a year for maintenance on a RR you are going to have an issue... to be honest though a good indie service history would probably retain as much value after 3-4 years of ownership

[@sparky6996]

Aaaand my mate just got rid of an audi a6..gearbox failure..went back to LR..paid 27k for a disco....so far handbrake now air compressor...these things are not worth it. 5k man...wth

[@dk8797]

In Italy this would cost you max. 2000 EUR with tires. Sorry, but you got robbed!

[@EV-Diary]

Could have gone to any local garage and paid a our 75% for the brakes, adblue, wiper blades, etc

[@captainblack1021]

Having had similar work carried out on my 2011 L322 recently (70 k miles I had new arms and bushings front and back, 4 new tyres, some pads, a calliper and a few other items) Ive paid nothing like that much, probably 1500 tops. Service costs separately. All through a specialist that didn't serve you cappuccinos! I've had similar calls from BMW service desks having taken a car in for just 1 job or a small service. Its a tactic in some cases. I had a 330d E92 that I'd picked up just 2 month before under approved warranty scheme through BMW and was told it needed all new disks and pads plus brake fluid. I decided to drive back to that dealership rather than give an answer (I worked from home so I could manage my own time) and ask face to face why a car I had just bought and only done 1500 miles in needed all that ? The guys face went white... and so either it was true and the point check was bollocks or the pads were mid life and they were pulling a fast one, or a mistake was made.. We all went into the bay and watched as callipers were used to measure the thickness and it was ok. If your miles were reasonable between buying and the service (1 year) and all the bushings and indeed pads / disks (but especially the bushings) had to be replaced then as someone else commented their point check system was terrible and I think they should have helped out there.

[@mrdanielknight]

I didn't even get the cappuccino! With my other cars all of the work done is carried out by specialists. Given this is the car my children travel in, I think having the work done 'properly by a dealer' blinded my judgment a little.

[@captainblack1021]

@@mrdanielknight we’ve all been there and done that, especially just over the 3 year mark. I’m not against main dealers and in some cases you have to. Never buy a tyre from them as the mark up is incredible 😂. Nice RRS , wouldn’t mind one myself. Happy new year 🥳

[@adriangraffham592]

@@captainblack1021 I'd certainly have to agree re. the tyres. Main dealers simply do not have the buying power as national tyre specialists. It's not a case of putting huge mark up on them, we don't get the discount in the first place so they are bought in at a far higher cost to begin with. What you are paying for then is convenience. How many people go to a main dealer for the basic service, then 'my mate who's a mechanic' for the additional jobs, then to a tyre center for the tyres? Don't know about you but my time is worth more than a few quid saved scurrying around the countryside.

[@granvillebarraclough8846]

When buying a car like this get an AA inspection first.

[@garypeatling7927]

Loony, but like your honesty go to independent going to depreciate so much dealer history worth anything ?

[@Fireblade918]

Do you think the £5000 for main dealer service will be added to the cars value when you change it, I personally don't, that's alot of money, as to taking a beating as a farmers car on that mileage and all that was needed you'll more than likely find its done the Paris Dakar.

[@mrdanielknight]

It depends on the buyer. Some will care and want a car with full Land Rover service whereas others may not.

[@kenrehill8775]

I just bought a brand new discovery hse luxury, a couple of nights ago. Oddly I won’t feel the need to make any videos about any moment of my ownership. I’ll sell at 18 months and let the next mug get all the bills.

[@grossleg123]

Never take to Land Rover take to a Land Rover dealer I had a accident and the insurance company wouldn't pay their over priced rates

[@rayrowland3292]

i would never take my rangey to a main stealer i always do my own service and know its been done properly.

[@adriangraffham592]

The inference being that main dealers do not carry out servicing 'properly' and in line with the manufacturers requirements?

[@orangecountycargeek2226]

There is 0 added value to a dealership repair vs. independent. I'm hoping this was a joke and you really didn't spend 5000 pounds on the car. All in US Dollars: Wipers front and rear: $50 DIY Front Brakes/rotors: $600 (make sure it's NOT OEM, their pads do not wear well) Rear Brakes/rotors: $600 (make sure it's NOT OEM, their pads do not wear well) 4 Tires from TireRack: $800 Mounting/balance/alignment: $300 Cabin Filter/engine air filter: $60 DIY AdBlue: $20 (generic) DIY I'd think the brushings/control arms would be under warranty as I've had mine replaced for free.

[@ianbox13]

Well the AdBlue top up is all of £19.50 for 20L from EBay. The rest is just a joke. I think I would have asked for all the parts back they replaced. At one time it was the pads that wore out but the pads are so hard it wears the discs out now so the manufacturers can charge what they like. Certainly think you got shafted BIG Time.

[@timhancock6626]

5000 reasons to buy a Skoda or Kia 4x4 instead......and/or use a specialist not a main dealer. They are usually more thorough anyway if you find one with a good reputation.

[@warrendrew6611]

A few questions.... Did all of the odd tyres not give you a hint that the previous owner had obviously been skint and would likely have done the same with overall maintenance and... How much residual value would a full dealer service history retain VS. The actual cost of that history compared to a trusted independant ? Price up a set of discs and pads online you will be shocked.

[@Andy-qo6rq]

You should have said no I’ll do it myself front discs and rear pads are a job that you can do yourself The wiper blades are easy. Only the bushes you could have done but I would have had them done at the dealer easy for them to do. If you bought it from the dealer I would have have gone mental.

[@SISTIC1]

5k, wow 😮. I was thinking to buy a Range Rover, but now I having serious second thoughts.

[@malcolmmorton989]

Imagine having a spare £5k lying around

[@scottmacey]

He doesn’t anymore! 😂