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    Trade in a V6 for a TD4 or not?.

    :(.After reading/hearing nothing really positive about petrol Freelanders I have been told by other half that it has to go!.I love the car but to be honest,waiting for the seemingly inevitable HGF and or VCU/IRD problems to happen,im considering a TD4 auto as a better and more reliable option.I...
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    Winter weather advice.

    :).Evening all,had to scrape ice from windows twice this week,what type of de-icer do you use?.I think trigger pumps are easier to use though rather than aerosols especially in the cold.Maybe premature but thought it best to prepare,also I think my Goodyear Wrangler HP(195/80/R15) tyres would be...
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    Parts confusion,Help!.

    :).Hello All,I have just ordered new front brake pads from Paddocks,these are the items :SFP000020 Front Brake Pads (axle set) - from 1A000001.I noticed that there are various different parts numbers and wondered if I have the correct ones.:confused:.Looks like there are early chassis numbers...
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    Underseat CD Changer?.

    :).Evening all,I'm thinking of upgrading my Philips R770 head unit using a CD changer,is the Philips RC026 the right changer for this headunit?,also should my Freelander have a socket under the passenger seat?.I have had a good look and cant see anything under there.:confused:.If theres no...
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    Freelander V6 Servicing in Glasgow?.

    :).Can anyone recommend a good independant garage/workshop in or around Glasgow?.My V6 is 6 years old in November so it needs all timing belts replaced,has only done 40500 miles so can it wait?,or as with most things Freelander best done as soon as due.Has anyone had there belts replaced by LR...
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    V6 Timing belt replacement,help please.

    :).Hello all,I will soon be getting the timing belts changed on my 2001(51) are there any other parts that it would be advisable to change when there replaced?.I have a 2.5 V6 its done 40000 miles fsh,6 years old in November.Registered new on 28/11/2001 will it be a 2001 or 2002 model year?,and...