Daft question

Mr Bigglesworth · Feb 1, 2019

Had my RRS’s 165 inspection today at a dealership. Most of the new vehicles (mostly Disco Sports) were parked in the low setting. Any reason for that?
(Go easy on me, gold_rover!!)

gold rover · Feb 1, 2019

Mr Bigglesworth said:
Had my RRS’s 165 inspection today at a dealership. Most of the new vehicles (mostly Disco Sports) were parked in the low setting. Any reason for that?
(Go easy on me, gold_rover!!)

Me? I can't see where I have been anything but nice to you

Honest and straight to the point , but nice

As for new Discos, I have no idea. Last Disco I had dealings with was a Disco2. Maybe @gstuart might know as he has a 3.
Just out of curiosity, why didn't you ask at the dealer's?

Mr Bigglesworth · Feb 1, 2019

I only really noticed when I was leaving. It’s very frosty (no snow) here; wondered if that was the reason?

gold rover · Feb 1, 2019

Mr Bigglesworth said:
I only really noticed when I was leaving. It’s very frosty (no snow) here; wondered if that was the reason?

Ah right. Like I say @gstuart might know, as he owns a Disco.

myfirstl322 · Feb 1, 2019

...outcome of inspection perchance?
Did you agree to a full or partial pants dropping?

As to the low ride heights, that's to familiarise new owners of the inevitable future stance......
ie. something not 100%.

Mr Bigglesworth · Feb 1, 2019

Well, it was as expected really .. some problems, but could be worse..
Rear suspension fluid leak.. they said £1k minimum..
Brake line corrosion.. same £ again.
I’ll be contacting a local independent garage tomorrow; hopefully get a decent quote.
I’ll also try Evans Halshaw on the 3-month warranty but I honestly don’t trust them
But, hey - I took that risk; not complaining.

pete12345 · Feb 1, 2019

I'm not sure how true it is but 19 years ago I got my p38 left it for a week why I was at work and came back to a flat battery rang the dealer and he changed the battery but said all the ones he had were the same unless he dropped all the ride heights to low then they were ok when left on the forecourt

Mr Bigglesworth · Feb 1, 2019

By the way, the dealership in question is Kentdale’s in Kendal. I was treated pretty well; thumbs up.

Mr Bigglesworth · Feb 1, 2019

pete12345 said:
I'm not sure how true it is but 19 years ago I got my p38 left it for a week why I was at work and came back to a flat battery rang the dealer and he changed the battery but said all the ones he had were the same unless he dropped all the ride heights to low then they were ok when left on the forecourt

Now that’s interesting.. makes you wonder if you should park in low mode?

myfirstl322 · Feb 1, 2019

Mr Bigglesworth said:
By the way, the dealership in question is Kentdale’s in Kendal. I was treated pretty well; thumbs up.

Of course you were treated well, they're hardly going to rough you up when you hold the credit card....they suck you in with niceties to draw attention away from inept workshop practices and front desk overuse of ink, all whilst being really nice and personable.

I'm glad you haven't surprised me.

pete12345 · Feb 1, 2019

Sometimes I do now but I've also left it in ride height with no problems

Mr Bigglesworth · Feb 1, 2019

myfirstl322 said:
Of course you were treated well, they're hardly going to rough you up when you hold the credit card....they suck you in with niceties to draw attention away from inept workshop practices and front desk overuse of ink, all whilst being really nice and personable.

I'm glad you haven't surprised me.

Oh yeah! Good point

tomcat59alan · Feb 1, 2019

Mr Bigglesworth said:
By the way, the dealership in question is Kentdale’s in Kendal. I was treated pretty well; thumbs up.

For those prices I'm not surprised, You sure you only got a thumbs up? Sounds like a full rodgering to me.

Mr Bigglesworth · Feb 1, 2019

Mr Bigglesworth · Feb 1, 2019

tomcat59alan said:
For those prices I'm not surprised, You sure you only got a thumbs up? Sounds like a full rodgering to me.

What do you reckon a local approved guy would charge?

td4van · Feb 1, 2019

Disco Sports are on steel springs so can’t adjust height

Big Land Rovers on air suspension now automatically drop to access height when parked.

Mr Bigglesworth · Feb 1, 2019

td4van said:
Disco Sports are on steel springs so can’t adjust height

Big Land Rovers on air suspension now automatically drop to access height when parked.

Aaah. Thank you - all clear now.
They were big ‘uns then

tomcat59alan · Feb 1, 2019

Mr Bigglesworth said:
What do you reckon a local approved guy would charge?

Depends if they have a nice shiny reception and workshop that would pass for an operating room.

myfirstl322 · Feb 1, 2019

tomcat59alan said:
Depends if they have a nice shiny reception and workshop that would pass for an operating room.

Yep.....find the scruffiest looking with an honest operator.

If you have marbles in your mouth then at least try to sound rural.

derwendolly · Feb 1, 2019

Mr Bigglesworth said:
Now that’s interesting.. makes you wonder if you should park in low mode?

I bought my new-to-me D4 last September from a main dealer and he kept emphasising the advisability of always getting into the habit of parking the car in low mode as this is much easier to get in and out of. Mentally I just dismissed this advice believing it being a caring reference to my age!!!! Now I am beginning to wonder.

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