Loving the site, the banter and info I was going to post this in the tips and mods, but thought more general would prompt a better thread.......

A Hypothetical question? If a member was to get there RRS "chipped" "tuned" or "remapped" or whatever you want to call it, where does that leave a site sponsor like a Land Rover Dealer say?

Surely there would be a grey area if that dealer was carrying out Warranty work?

Or could/would they refuse as they would know from the forum that such mods had been carried out?

I know part of the answer is not to post that the work has been done, but as we all know "referals" are the best part of checking the forum before you taking the plunge

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GONE - RRS HSE TDV8, Java, Black, Privacy Glass, TV - Side Steps - Tasmod Sills - Clear Side Lens
** Kawasaki ZX10R (05) - green of course! - Ohlins Damper, R&G Spindles, Kwak Hump
** Focus ST2 - Blue, side stripes
** Boeing Chinook HC2 - 2 x T55 engines 3,750 hp each!! 183mph, 2xM134 Miniguns, 1xM60 Machinegun

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You don't have to take your RRS to a Land Rover dealer for servicing these days, just to a service outlet that does the work using LR parts and to the same standard....................... there are plenty of non-franchised LR specialists around if you look in the back of the LR magazines - even JE Engineering or Overfinch will carry out servicing and they aren't main dealers and I assume not connected to the LR service computer system as far as I know. A Carbon Footprint is the mark a lump of coal makes when it's dropped on the ground.

TDv8 HSE - Stornoway Grey with ebony and straight grain walnut wood-a-like interior with towpack, Tasmods. The best car I have ever owned
Now departed - Giverny Green TDv6SE with Aspen and Parchment interior - nearly the best car I have ever owned
Staying - Epsom Green Defender 90 for playing off road

Tim in Scotland wrote:

You don't have to take your RRS to a Land Rover dealer for servicing these days, just to a service outlet that does the work using LR parts and to the same standard....................... there are plenty of non-franchised LR specialists around if you look in the back of the LR magazines - even JE Engineering or Overfinch will carry out servicing and they aren't main dealers and I assume not connected to the LR service computer system as far as I know.

As its only a few months old I need to make sure warranty work is undertaken at a LR Dealer ** RRS HSE TDV8 2008.5, Java, Black, Privacy Glass, TV - Side Steps - LR Sills - Clear Side Lens
GONE - RRS HSE TDV8, Java, Black, Privacy Glass, TV - Side Steps - Tasmod Sills - Clear Side Lens
** Kawasaki ZX10R (05) - green of course! - Ohlins Damper, R&G Spindles, Kwak Hump
** Focus ST2 - Blue, side stripes
** Boeing Chinook HC2 - 2 x T55 engines 3,750 hp each!! 183mph, 2xM134 Miniguns, 1xM60 Machinegun

Following on from this "if" I was to leave my RRS in close proximity to a chiping company in North Hampshire, which company should I park close too  ** RRS HSE TDV8 2008.5, Java, Black, Privacy Glass, TV - Side Steps - LR Sills - Clear Side Lens
GONE - RRS HSE TDV8, Java, Black, Privacy Glass, TV - Side Steps - Tasmod Sills - Clear Side Lens
** Kawasaki ZX10R (05) - green of course! - Ohlins Damper, R&G Spindles, Kwak Hump
** Focus ST2 - Blue, side stripes
** Boeing Chinook HC2 - 2 x T55 engines 3,750 hp each!! 183mph, 2xM134 Miniguns, 1xM60 Machinegun

wokkaman wrote:

Following on from this "if" I was to leave my RRS in close proximity to a chiping company in North Hampshire, which company should I park close too

Site sponsor Bell Autos may be able to put you in touch with someone local to you, Wokka... other than that and if you fancy being fleeced, a short trip down to Overfinch in Farnham? I'm led to believe they buy their upgrades in from Turbochip though so you're bound to get them cheaper elsewhere. 

its worth a drive to coventry

trickas wrote:

its worth a drive to coventry

im north hampshire only 1.30 hours away
well worth the drive

Try torq tune on the D3 side he is mobile and comes to you DS3 TDV6 HSE
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I read an article in the Metro this week that said Chipping would invalidate the warranty and insurance if not declared as a modification.

Is that correct or is it non detectable?

I would really like to chip my RRS but am concerned about both.

Cant see the point in paying £400 a year to an insurer if hes not going to pay out when needed. TDV6 HSE 2.7 07MY Java Black, Ivory Leather Ebony Dash, Privacy Glass, 20" 10 spoke alloys, Sunroof, Carstylingstudio Java/Chrome Grill set, Exhaust Tips by mjlperformance, Side Steps, Clear side repeaters, Mud flaps and Land Rover dust caps.

BMW 320D as the daily runaround

You certainly should declare it to your insurer. Your warranty can only be voided if the chip can be attributed to causing the problem, but this effectively anything associated with propelling the vehicle eg engine, transmission, ECU. If you do a search on 'Chipping' you will find plenty of discussion on here. The end result is it comes down to risk assessment. Though every time you get in your car you are taking a risk - with your life! 2008 TDV8, Stornoway Grey, ebony, zabrano trim, TV, Tasmods, mudflaps.

I approached my insurance company and they said they wouldnt even consider allowing me to 'chip' my car unless it was an approved LR product or accessory!

The insurance guy told me that they had 'noted' my enquiry on my records which could be cited in any future claim.....guess that's legal jargon for " we're watching you...."

bex,

personally if that was said to me then I'd then cancel my policy with them immediately and go elsewhere - such a statement would really p*ss me off

Kaine