Hello everyone,
I was a very very happy Freelander 2 owner. Bought as a 1 year old in 2014, a Beadles VW management car done 14000miles. I've had 4 years of dream motoring, dealer services (at different smaller dealer) including the last one a month ago. Passed with flying colours. Car has now done 51000 miles. Last week the car practically stopped dead on the M20, no warning. Oil all over the engine, recovered to Main Dealer. Response from Dealer:
The technician carried out initial diagnosis and found the cooling system full of oil and the oil smelt burnt.
He Carried out compression test found two cylinders low on compression. With this in mind he has advised an internal failure of the engine and recommends new engine, turbo and full coolant system due to contamination. It is possible that additional parts may be required once vehicle is stripped further.
As it stands the cost to replace the engine is £23777.46inc VAT *Subject to change if additional parts are required upon further inspection*
I have raised a case with Jaguar Land Rover and they have said that they would look to support you with the repair with a contribution of £4000inc VAT.
I've had a 'chat' with the dealer and they are going back to Landrover to request a far greater level of support.
I'm fearing the worst, so really asking for advice and help. I'm wondering whether I should get a second opinion. The dealer that services the vehicle said they will do everything they can if I get it to them!
Apologies for the dramatic intro, but this is a definite shock. Apparently this is almost unheard of for the 2.2 engine!? Apologies if I should post this on a different thread?
Thanks all
G
The car
I was a very very happy Freelander 2 owner. Bought as a 1 year old in 2014, a Beadles VW management car done 14000miles. I've had 4 years of dream motoring, dealer services (at different smaller dealer) including the last one a month ago. Passed with flying colours. Car has now done 51000 miles. Last week the car practically stopped dead on the M20, no warning. Oil all over the engine, recovered to Main Dealer. Response from Dealer:
The technician carried out initial diagnosis and found the cooling system full of oil and the oil smelt burnt.
He Carried out compression test found two cylinders low on compression. With this in mind he has advised an internal failure of the engine and recommends new engine, turbo and full coolant system due to contamination. It is possible that additional parts may be required once vehicle is stripped further.
As it stands the cost to replace the engine is £23777.46inc VAT *Subject to change if additional parts are required upon further inspection*
I have raised a case with Jaguar Land Rover and they have said that they would look to support you with the repair with a contribution of £4000inc VAT.
I've had a 'chat' with the dealer and they are going back to Landrover to request a far greater level of support.
I'm fearing the worst, so really asking for advice and help. I'm wondering whether I should get a second opinion. The dealer that services the vehicle said they will do everything they can if I get it to them!
Apologies for the dramatic intro, but this is a definite shock. Apparently this is almost unheard of for the 2.2 engine!? Apologies if I should post this on a different thread?
Thanks all
G
The car
