Okay here in CH the LR Dealer Network want approx.UK£143 plus fitting charge of 1hr @ approx.UK£85

Three Questions:
1: What's the best product price available in the UK (They are small and light so easily and cheaply posted to me here)
2: Are they easy to fit ? Do they slip over the existing matt black handles (if so how are they held securely in position?), or do you have to remove the original handles (if so does this involve the removal of interior door trims to get at bolts etc?)
3: Do they come complete with fitting instructions and materials

Comments from folks who have done this upgrade are most appreciated.
Thanks

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athelstan, I have just done this.
I purchased the LR door handle kit (LR006945 = Stornoway grey) from a UK dealer for £70 Gbp including tax. I don't know if I can name the dealer as I don't think they sponsor the site anymore and I don't want to get into trouble (you could PM me). Box roughly 40cmx18cmx18cm weighing about 2kg's. The handles are well made colour coded and are replacements to the current black plastic ones fitted. On the inside they have a rubber coating to prevent scratches. The glue over type looked bad and I wasn't sure how long they would last.
In my gallery there is a pdf of the fitting instructions, it's all done from the outside, and if I can do it so can you. I can send you some pictures before you buy if you need - very easy to fit, wll take you 10/15 mins max

Christian138 & mcphersonstrut
Many thanks for your swift responses -I'll read them carefully before proceeding.
Cheers

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christian138 wrote:

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I was lucky, I got mine for £40 & was the complete handle which I removed the trim on that & then on the car. After doing the first one it was easy. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
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(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

mcphersonstrut wrote:

athelstan, I have just done this.
I purchased the LR door handle kit (LR006945 = Stornoway grey) from a UK dealer for £70 Gbp including tax. I don't know if I can name the dealer as I don't think they sponsor the site anymore and I don't want to get into trouble (you could PM me). Box roughly 40cmx18cmx18cm weighing about 2kg's. The handles are well made colour coded and are replacements to the current black plastic ones fitted. On the inside they have a rubber coating to prevent scratches. The glue over type looked bad and I wasn't sure how long they would last.
In my gallery there is a pdf of the fitting instructions, it's all done from the outside, and if I can do it so can you. I can send you some pictures before you buy if you need - very easy to fit, wll take you 10/15 mins max

Just to confirm I fitted some with instructions from Mcphersonstrut two days ago 10-15 min Job at most, full handles direct replacement (not covers) well worth it

Regards

Nick

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If you had purchased a BLACK car in the first place there would be no need for this topic.

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unless its a MY2010 as they have tungsten handles (same colour as the boot handle)

so you get grey handles with black plastic mirrors and rear pillars I have come to accept it now  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

unless its a MY2010 as they have tungsten handles (same colour as the boot handle)

so you get grey handles with black plastic mirrors and rear pillars I have come to accept it now

Only on the HSE, maybe they thought by putting grey handles on buyers would have to upgrade to body colourer handles ?