Just want to throw this out to the forum to gauge a response I have just received from a used car salesman. I had emailed the car company about a 2011 RRS with 48,000 miles for sale but no info about the service history. He telephoned me back and confirmed that there were 3 stamps in the book, the last stamp being from their garage about 2 weeks ago. When I asked about dates etc of the previous stamps he was quick to reply that this vehicle has had 'Long life services' which means that they only need to be done every two years, this is because they use 'long life oil'.

This is a new one on me and when I questioned the RR timetable of servicing every year or 15,000 miles whichever is the sooner, he was adamant that 'long life servicing was good and acceptable. I admit I was stunned by this new info and didn't know whether to laugh or gasp in amazement.

Perhaps I haven't heard of this new servicing technique and will happily stand corrected if it is a viable method of servicing but I am presently looking skywards for a flock of tamworth black spot oinkers to go flying by.  Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

It's true for vw Audi.

Not sure about the RR though

What a load of spherical objects! No warranty would ever be valid either, LR services clearly state a mileage or 12 months. Wouldn't touch buying from this moron whatever he says or offers.  John

RRS MY12 SDV6 HSE. Sumatra Black/Ebony & Walnut + Dynamic Pack, + Cold Climate Pack + Memory Pack, Digital TV/DVD, Premium Leather, Cornering Lights, Cooler/Fridge Box, & most Options.

Haven't heard that applied to LR products. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

The trouble is they are implying services since 2011.  John

RRS MY12 SDV6 HSE. Sumatra Black/Ebony & Walnut + Dynamic Pack, + Cold Climate Pack + Memory Pack, Digital TV/DVD, Premium Leather, Cornering Lights, Cooler/Fridge Box, & most Options.

There should be a minimum of 5 stamps in the book, (not including the stamp from this seller, which I wouldn't trust as being done properly, if at all) I would walk away and look for something else.
Long life extended servicing does apply with some manufacturers, VAG group as mentioned above and BMW to name a couple, but not LR

Glad to hear the above and in fairness i was on my heels away from this dealer(metaphorically speaking) before I even put the phone down, but it did make me giggle and frown at the same time. Same thing Johnski is how do they know what oil used on previous services and this would also mean the major cam belt service happening a year later than it should. Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

Certainly with VAG cars, the service book is usually marked with what service regime has been selected when the car has its PDI. From then, a dealer service would normally indicate long life oil has been fitted, next to the stamp in the book.
VAG cars can be switched to time and distance servicing at any time with a simple software change using VAGCOM or VCDS
My previous car, a Touareg, was ex fleet so was on long life servicing, switched it to time and distance at the first opportunity. I'm not a fan of long life servicing and it's a good thing LR haven't embraced this, so used cars *should* have at least a yearly stamp

I agree that if Land rover state when servicing should be done, then it should be followed, then there is no comeback or fault at your feet if something goes wrong. Thanks for all the info guys, you learn something new every day.  Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

He's talking utter to close a sale. Lying ain't good
Also, name and shame the  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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