Going to see a 2007 TDV8 this week, thinking about finally taking the plunge into the world of a FFRR as have a kid on the way and the boot space is a big draw.

I live on the Herts-Essex border and wondered if there are any recommendations for someone who knows what they are doing to look after it?

A bit of googling has thrown up this place which seems ok - https://www.broadfieldsgarage.co.uk/ - thoughts?

Any advice much appreciated.

Thanks

Kit

Bonus question - is there any way to gauge the condition of the turbo’s when viewing a car?

Avoid: Lookers Bishop's Stortford

Try: Taylors of Dunmow

Personal experiences only 2016 (L405) Autobiography in Black with Ivory - for ULEZ
2014 (L405) VSE in Black with Ivory
2011 (L322) VSE in Black with Ivory
2005 (3.2 V6) Porsche Cayenne in Black with Savanna
1999 (P38) VSE in Burgundy (?) with Sand

Thanks.

Just so I am clear these two options are official dealer service departments?

I have read a lot about avoiding LR dealer service departments hence my question about the independent specialist I have found.

Lookers is definitely a sales and service centre with an official LR badge

Taylors is a service centre which is LR approved but not a main dealer like Lookers. 2016 (L405) Autobiography in Black with Ivory - for ULEZ
2014 (L405) VSE in Black with Ivory
2011 (L322) VSE in Black with Ivory
2005 (3.2 V6) Porsche Cayenne in Black with Savanna
1999 (P38) VSE in Burgundy (?) with Sand

I've had work done by Chris and his Dad up at CSK LandRovers in Buntingford if that's not too far ?

https://www.cskautomotive.co.uk/

Whereabouts on the border are you? Gavin

2005 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 Supercharged V8

Follow my 4.2 Supercharged antics -
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic63354.html
https://www.instagram.com/l322_supercharged/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ChHNSdscnJarKjBLd_IAg
https://www.youtube.com/@ChallengingClassics

Cheers. Will have look a look.

you know Paul Baker at Broadfields ( near Little Canfield CM6 1TQ) - but he is always very very busy
https://www.broadfieldsgarage.co.uk/

there is Steve Howe ( at Howe Engineering ) , they are old school, and turn around is not quick, but they do a thorough job most of the time ( based in Stones Cross, Hare Street, Buntingford SG9 0DY ) , they also hire out vans
Tel. 01763289521 http://howe-engineering.co.uk/

JLR Essex ( Brentwood ) - very good independant - know their stuff https://www.jlressex.co.uk/contact-us/
10 Tallon Road, Hutton Industrial Estate, Brentwood CM13 1TF Tel: 0127 755 1072

AJD in Hoddesdon, more Defenders and the like, but knows his way around all JLR cars - but gets terribly busy !
https://ajdoffroad.co.uk/service-repair/

Aylmer in Bell Bar - very good indie - again more Defenders focused http://www.aylmer.co.uk/contactus.html
but has always been very good at solving things on older L322's and older Ranger Rovers

Harris Mayes in Rickmansworth - I know two owners that use them and very good at what they do
they sell a lot of Range Rovers from their premises as well
https://www.harris-mayescountrycars.co.uk/contact-us/

for auto gearboxes the best company around us BY MILES is Stephens Engineering, the old man is a genius
Unit 5-6 Thundridge Business Park, Thundridge, Ware, Herts, SG12 0SS
Tel: 01920 462 530 https://www.stephensengineering.co.uk/

Massively useful. Thanks very much. Kit