So Jolly, what you are saying is if I had years of car trading experience, easy access to BCA auctions (most seem to be on a work day), knowledge/experience of how the auctions work and the skill to spot a good car without the ability to spend ages test driving it and checking paperwork...

I'm going to view it on saturday. Seems like a sound bloke, army mechanic so knows how to fix things with a hammer. Says he has done loads more than mentioned on the auction, inc stripping bits of the engine, replaced a piston (number 4 which he said often go) checked camshaft bearings + lots...

I phoned him earlier today to apologise for not being able to view it as arranged and asked him to keep in touch if it didn't sell. I would really like to view it first before putting in an offer, although I am sure all the other bidders didn't. Are people that confident to bid without...

:) I am glad I appear to have picked a good un as I am a complete newbie to all of this. It sounded as though it was mostly cosmetic faults and the underlying chasis and bulkhead is sound. Point taken on offering £1k. I thought after viewing I would start off low and work up but wasn't sure...

Would appreciate some guidance please from the experts. I'm going to see this 110 CSW tomorrow: Find 1986 LAND ROVER 110 4C SW D GREY on eBay within, Land Rover Range Rover, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 11-Nov-07 18:08:24 GMT) the seller said he has a £2k reserve but there are no...

Excellent info here guys, thank you. Learning so much. Would this C reg 110 be worth a look? Find 1986 LAND ROVER 110 4C SW D GREY on eBay within, Land Rover Range Rover, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 11-Nov-07 18:08:24 GMT) He has a reserve of £2K and says bar: "Their is a...

I thought this was the same for all cars. An idling engine takes longer to get to it's optimum temperature. Driving straight away (but not ragging it) heats it up quicker. (exactly what TMHM said, so sorry for duplication) I had a related thought recently about this. Is it best to leave the...

I have another couple of questions regarding seats if you don't mind... People mention that the rear benches can be easily removed with a couple of bolts. Is that for the normal benches which just comprise a frame as opposed to the bench that looks to be part of the vehicle. A few of the 90's &...

heh, it's ok. I love Fleabay too. :) Regarding engines. Should I hold out for a Tdi or pick up a n/a diesel if one comes along at a good price? Or is the state of the chasis more important? I have seen a n/a C reg just now: Find 1986 LAND ROVER 110 4C SW D GREY on eBay within, Land Rover Range...

Ok... so much to learn! next question that I haven't managed to search for on forums. As far as I can tell, there are two types of rear bench. One looks like it is just a bench that will come out easily, the other looks to be part of the rear structure. see...

Thanks for that. I was looking through those the other day. Prices seem to be a little more realistic than on the online Tat bazaar we all know and love. I take it there are no issues with buying a C-G reg as long as it is sound? Seems that land rovers are the only cars where age isn't...

Thanks for replies guys. The more info I have the better. I certainly wasn't thinking about a TD5 County, prob a 1990 - 1992 County for me due to my budget, although I did see a rather nice series III County a while back... Am I likely to get a half decent one for around £4K? Or will it...

Hi all, after many years of wanting a Land Rover, I have finally decided to get one. While we originally wanted a Defender, we thought that a Disco would be better for us as it had additional creature comforts and was more family friendly. Unfortunately, after a few months of research...

Here is a link to the '8. My vehicle is unusual...' UK Department for Transport | THINK! Road Safety - Welcome to the THINK! web site /Mad

Thanks for the link Ian, I had seen these advertised in an lr magazine but it didn't click (been a busy week). And redhand, you say that you can carry children on a side facing seat but can't use the seatbelt? Sounds like a typical UK law that one! <just searched the Defender forum and seen...

Thanks for the replies guys. I take it that all side facing seats are a no no for carrying children. That would rule out all Defender County's as well or are there some with forward facing? Is there anywhere I can see the different specs of landies? thanks, /mad

Hi all, I'm new here and a potential Disco owner (hopefully). We decided a while ago that we wanted a LR as we just love them to bits and have narrowed our choice down to a Discovery, as while we do need it for off road use around the local farm/estate (I do a lot of shooting/ferreting) it...