Recent content by daveallgood

I'm thinking of buying another Defender, having been without one for three years now. If I do, it will be used for towing a caravan (an Eriba, which is comparatively low and light,and more streamlined than most). It's something I haven't done before so I've no idea how it would effect fuel...

Hi Leon, Thanks for your comments, which I agree with completely. During the icy weather I went out with him and stressed how important it was to do everything slowly and smoothly, but I still had to keep telling him to slow down. Maybe it's a vehicle which would force him to drive sympathetically.

I'm thinking of buying a Series 3. During vacations my nineteen year old son would need to use the vehicle. Bearing in mind that he's had little driving experience, and only in a modern car, is this likely to be a recipe for disaster; either for him, other road users, or the vehicle? I...

Thanks very much for the info.

I know some questions get asked too frequently so apologies if this qualifies. I've just phoned a local agricultural supplier who has 20 lt containers of Total 10w-30 tractor universal oil for £40. From what's been said here I assume this is fine for a td5? Changed every.....?

Four years ago I sold my 300tdi and spent the following four years wanting another Defender, but I was wary about the more complicated td5. In february I cast caution to the wind and bought an '06 reg 90 with just 16000 miles on the clock. Having read some comments on here comparing the two...

Thanks for such a quick reply. Sounds like fun.

I want to waxoyl my Defender before the winter. Any tips on what to do/ not do would be appreciated. Thankd, Dave.