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 Independant in Leicetsershire |
Timo in Leicester
 Thu Dec 01 2016 6:12pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1841 · Subject: Independant in Leicetsershire |
| If it's the main one in Leicester, I'm not really surprised. Went to a Discovery launch there last night. Wandered around looking at the vehicles. No one ever approached us or offered information. Sam ... |
| Independant in Leicetsershire |
Timo in Leicester
Tue Nov 29 2016 1:15pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1841 · Subject: Independant in Leicetsershire |
I can recommend Swinfield Cooper in Leicester. They have serviced my two Lightweights, Discovery and RRSport over the years.
Recently did the timing belts on the Sport. Very knowledgeable and reasona ... |
| Help with buying my first sport. Never thought I'd get one! |
Timo in Leicester
Wed Feb 05 2014 11:28pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 1927 · Subject: Help with buying my first sport. Never thought I'd get one! |
As another Ulsterman who gave in to temptation and bought a 2.7 HSE a couple of years ago, all I can say is "DO IT !"
Take your time to look for the right one, and I hope you won't regret i ... |
| Parts needed ASAP |
Timo in Leicester
Sat Aug 17 2013 6:21pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 3 · Views: 1560 · Subject: Parts needed ASAP |
My usual go to parts people don't advertise any transmission parts other than cv joints but might be worth a call - I think they open on Sundays
http://www.thepartspeople.co.uk/Groups.aspx?ClearSes ... |
| First ever RRS |
Timo in Leicester
Thu Apr 11 2013 11:21am
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Forum: General · Replies: 34 · Views: 10202 · Subject: First ever RRS |
| Bought my first Sport using Autotrader to find the exact specification and price I wanted. In the end, found it about three miles from me as a private sale. Had 60,000+ mainly motorway commuting miles ... |
| engine rover tdv6 engnie problems |
Timo in Leicester
Sun Dec 09 2012 10:07pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 1852 · Subject: engine rover tdv6 engnie problems |
| Have always found Swinfield Cooper in Commercial Square Freemans Common to be very good with all my four Landrovers and now with my RRSport. Caroleine runs it and Chris the main mechanic is very exper ... |
| KEY (singular) |
Timo in Leicester
Thu Aug 23 2012 1:31pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 5465 · Subject: KEY (singular) |
Seem to be several outfits covering Leicester that claim to supply and re-code keys - I can't vouch for any of them though!
http://www.mikebsecurity.com/automotive-locksmith.php
http://www.aut ... |
| Alternator burnt out, how long did yours last. |
Timo in Leicester
Fri Jul 27 2012 2:36pm
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Forum: Faults & Fixes · Replies: 16 · Views: 19605 · Subject: Alternator burnt out, how long did yours last. |
| Mine gave up at 60,000 miles. 2007 v6. A slow death, the non charging light came on when on the motorway, but got home and local independent swapped it. |
| WHY "yes/no" personalised number plate on RRS? |
Timo in Leicester
Wed May 30 2012 10:21pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 61 · Views: 17725 · Subject: WHY "yes/no" personalised number plate on RRS? |
| Yes, I've got one, but it came with the car. F11NEL. The woman selling it asked if I was offended by it - had to say no as it didn't mean anything to me. "Effin' Hell" she replies. Perhaps a ... |
| Feckers - Spare wheel gone |
Timo in Leicester
Fri May 18 2012 2:07pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 3428 · Subject: Feckers - Spare wheel gone |
| Seems all to common and costs you a new wheel and tyre, a new winch, a wheel protector and some time. Just got my RLD protector and very happy with the product and the service - see For Sale for detai ... |
| Wheel protectors |
Timo in Leicester
Wed May 09 2012 4:14pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 43 · Views: 18125 · Subject: Wheel protectors |
| Got mine last week and would like to agree that it's a nicely made and finished bit of kit. Would have preferred it to have an optional electrocution fitting to further deter scumbags such as those wh ... |
| Do Dealers get off lightly? |
Timo in Leicester
Tue Jan 24 2012 10:35pm
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Forum: Dealership Feedback · Replies: 29 · Views: 18079 · Subject: Do Dealers get off lightly? |
| Asked my local dealers (Sturgess Leicester) for a test drive. Yes, I know that there are lots of time wasters, but I'm 54, Hospital Consultant so not on the breadline, and so I thought they might be i ... |
| Best Place for Pre Purchase Inspection? |
Timo in Leicester
Tue Jan 03 2012 5:18pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 5929 · Subject: Best Place for Pre Purchase Inspection? |
| I had mine inspected by my local independent (Swinfield Cooper in Leicester) and they didn't charge me! Have had all my last four Landrovers serviced there though. |
| Are winter tyres needed? |
Timo in Leicester
Fri Dec 23 2011 3:07pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 33 · Views: 10502 · Subject: Are winter tyres needed? |
I just got four nice alloys (19") and almost new Vreidstein M&S for £750 off e-bay. Put them on yesterday and they do drive bett  er than the Goodyears on my standard wheels. Weather ha ... |
| 10MY 19" Wheels with new mud and snow tyres |
Timo in Leicester
Thu Dec 15 2011 12:52pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 57 · Views: 24864 · Subject: 10MY 19" Wheels with new mud and snow tyres |
I may well still be interested even if they are not full M+S as I still need a replacement spare, and will need to replace my current tyres soon anyway.
Now on three posts so will have full e-mail ... |
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