I have just used my local independent Land Rover specialist workshop for the 2nd year (24000 mile) service. They used genuine LR parts and and the cost including VAT was £287.48. That’s less than half the £593 that Stratstone were quoting for the same job. Fair enough they don’t have a fancy...

Update on the cost of Freelander servicing March 2010: Wow, talk about inflation. I have just been quoted £593 by Stratstone for a 24000 mile service on my 08 Freelander 2.2 auto. I checked with the next nearest LR main dealer and was quoted £518. This is in itself a big difference in pricing...