Thank you so much for all the posts. Hadn't expected so many thoughtful answers to what I foolishly thought was a simple question! Been thinking about what is being said in this thread and there are some real pearls of wisdom in there. The bottom line is that these newer models are expensive to...

Well, the brake pads adventure cost us: Labour £90, rear brake pads £62.50, Wire Brake pad £10.70. The VAT 32.64. So grand total: £195.84. Didn't change the discs (thank goodness).

Looks like you are right there, sounds like thats the going rate. Makes me think though - it is a lot of money so I don't have to lean over and open the door using the handle! As a ramble: While I was waiting to pick the car up I could hear one of the salesmen talking to a buyer about all the...

Wow - and thank you for the thoughtful reply. That makes a strange sort of sense. I suppose its reasonable to take such a long time if its a difficult part to change. But one hour and £60 to agree that the lock wasn't working? Perhaps they are rounding each task up to the nearest hour? Whatever...

Oooh thanks for replying so quickly. Yes it was a main dealer.

Can anyone tell us if these costs for a repair are reasonable? Recently took our Disco 4 in for new brakepads and to repair passenger door lock that was not unlocking automatically. The garage changed and charged for the pad replacement but asked us to bring it back for a new doorlock when they...

Good morning, we're a couple who both drive Landrovers. K has a Disco and B has a Defender. Just hoping we can get some advice on getting the best out of our wheels.