A few months ago LR were advertising on their website special fixed price servicing deals for Freelanders over 3 years old. I called a couple of dealers at the time who claimed to know nothing about it and I have looked on the website today and can't find it. Did anyone actually managed to take advantage of the offer or am I just dreaming? 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Had this offer when I had mine serviced last September.

Prices quoted to me were £325 for A service and £275 for B service.

I paid Lancaster Welwyn £289 incl VAT for a third service in September 2015........when I phoned to ask for a price I was expecting around £500 so I booked there and then

Steve

I think it was up to the dealer whether or not they took up the offer. My local one claimed they had never heard of it. Learned to drive in 2011.
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Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
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dorsetfreelander wrote:

A few months ago LR were advertising on their website special fixed price servicing deals for Freelanders over 3 years old. I called a couple of dealers at the time who claimed to know nothing about it and I have looked on the website today and can't find it. Did anyone actually managed to take advantage of the offer or am I just dreaming?

Just had a look at Matford's (Exeter) web site and it shows 'Land Rover 3+' offer for FL2s over 3 years old.
Prices quoted are: £275 for Interim Service and £350 for Major Service. They also do a similar offer for Discos. 11 GS Bali Blue
07 GS FL2. Usually muddy. Gone
Numerous LRs since 1963

From what I understand, the LR low cost servicing for FL2 is from 4 years old. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Why is it cheaper when its older? I would have thought an older car needed more things doing to it? Or is it because they think new ones are owned by richer folk so can afford to be charged more?

Older ones tend to be taken to independent garages, often less expensive than dealers for service costs, simple market economics really.

Exactly right Taz, LR were losing out so its a way of encouraging people back to the dealer. I use my LR dealer for pretty much everything, expect things like brakes which I can do myself.

The pricing I get is about the same, if not lower than independent garages. It's all about building a relationship and not thinking of them as "Stealers" which is a term I hate and many people think. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Hunters in Derby Offer this..

http://www.hunters.derby.landrover.co.uk/Owners/Land-Rover-3-Plus

its called "Land rover 3+"

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Why is it cheaper when its older? I would have thought an older car needed more things doing to it? Or is it because they think new ones are owned by richer folk so can afford to be charged more?

I would imagine its because they're out of warranty, so they can pick up every little issue and not be worried about LR having to pay for it.. Clever tactics if you ask me..

but for £275 I may treat the old girl to a dealer service  MY2011 Freelander 2 GS Santorini Black
MY2004 Freelander 1 Sport Java Black
MY1986 Defender 90 Stornoway Grey - Fully Rebuilt this Year

Although I think £75 extra to replace the fuel filter, check the seatbelts, drive belts and lubricate the door hinges is a bit steep..

think i'll stick to the interim service.. MY2011 Freelander 2 GS Santorini Black
MY2004 Freelander 1 Sport Java Black
MY1986 Defender 90 Stornoway Grey - Fully Rebuilt this Year

Browny90 wrote:

Hunters in Derby Offer this..

http://www.hunters.derby.landrover.co.uk/Owners/Land-Rover-3-Plus

its called "Land rover 3+"

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Why is it cheaper when its older? I would have thought an older car needed more things doing to it? Or is it because they think new ones are owned by richer folk so can afford to be charged more?

I would imagine its because they're out of warranty, so they can pick up every little issue and not be worried about LR having to pay for it.. Clever tactics if you ask me..

but for £275 I may treat the old girl to a dealer service

Granted, but I've heard an equal amount of horror stories from Dealers aswel, I use a dealer now.

I used to use an Indie (Rockingham Land Rovers Nr Corby) who I know very well and would highly recommend, however I now live in Derbyshire so it's a bit far to travel for a service.

I have tried some of the indies around here (DLS to name one) and was msssively disappointed.

I was being slightly cynical, however it was only a theory..  MY2011 Freelander 2 GS Santorini Black
MY2004 Freelander 1 Sport Java Black
MY1986 Defender 90 Stornoway Grey - Fully Rebuilt this Year

might have to look into this 3+ service scheme. Mine is 6 years old next month with 72k so will be wanting it done soon.

its got a full LR history up til now, and those prices are the same as most indys but a LR stamp will help retain a little extra value in the long term