We started our business in late 2001. We were asked virtually from day one if we could fit customers parts and service their vehicle. Initially this started slowly and has continued to grow until  now where we are looking for our second move into larger premises. Our intention is to offer in house MOT’s and continue to offer a one company solution for all Land Rover owners. Our expertise in Land Rovers spans many areas which is why we were asked by Land Rover Owner to answer technical questions in their workshop Q & A section. Today we mix our parts online and mail order business in with our very busy workshop based work. We find ourselves not only working on the standard servicing of all models of Land Rovers including the very latest (Range Rover L322, P38, Classic, Range Rover Sport, Discovery 1, 2 and the latest Discovery 3, Freelander 1 and Freelander 2, Defender 200 & 300 Tdi, Defender TD5 and the latest 2007 MY Defender. We also are asked by many local garages to fix problem vehicles that they neither have the expertise or the diagnostic equipment necessary.

One of the main problems  we see in our workshop on Freelander 1 is a partially seized Viscous Coupling. This can be tested by driving the vehicle very slowly (walking pace) on full lock, if you depress the clutch pedal, the vehicle will feel like the brakes are binding, if this is so, then the viscous coupling should be replaced without any delay. A further visual check is to examine the tread wear pattern on the rear tyres. If the tread blocks are worn into a saw tooth shape around the circumference then this is another sure sign that the IRD is faulty. Failure to change the IRD can result in either a damaged rear differential or worse still, damaged IRD (transfer box) unit.

Now is the time of the year when all start to switch our aircon on in an attempt to keep cool! Well did you know that aircon systems should be regassed after every 2-3 years to maintain performance? Also, to ensure trouble free life, it should be switched on at least once a week, every week.

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