Customising is hell: 1) Pay extra for part, e.g. foot pedal cover (!) because it comes with official certificate from "TÜV" (they check everything here). 2) Fit part and go to local TÜV office so they can check it on the vehicle (pay again) 3) IF TÜV say it's okay - and sometimes they don't...

a seven seater "delivery van"... idiots :(

Okay - "delivery van" - believe it or not Defenders have to be insured as "commercial vehicles" - "delivery vans" here in Germany - double the insurance :(

"ground" :)

Thanks for all the advice: @Kennymac: Lottery "new" - I have wanted my own Landy all my life :o))) After getting your replies I actually bothered to run the truck and crawl underneath to see if I could spot any problems and... TADA... the exhaust was badly aligned so it hit the rear driveshaft...

Thanks - it'll be a bit tricky to convince the dealer as it's not easily reproducible. Incidentally, I've already been to the dealer twice because the tracking and steering wheel were out of line after they fitted new springs. They are NOT helpful (or reliable apparently). Could it be the...

Hi and thanks for reading this newbie post. I am now the seriously proud owner of a brand new Defender 110 SW but I am worried: After driving a fair stretch on the motorway (e.g. 30 miles), when I pull off and idle at traffic lights there is an obvious "clattering" noise...