Thanks beneagles and discomania. Its a 2009 Defender 90XS - the 2.4l Ford Transit engine - brand new (i know probably lesson learned). They misdiagnosed a problem with an idler and replaced parts twice before they realised that it might be "wax on a belt". I've queried a deep noise which...

I've bought a new Defender 90, and already lost faith in the dealer. Not convinced about advice to date, and service is very poor. Can anyone please recommend a good Land Rover approved service engineer based in Perthshire or Fife? Thanks

Cheers Shifty. It sounded off beam; lets see what they say tomorrow.

Hi, just joined forum. Defender driver based in Perthshire. Have posted threads re problem with idler and EGR. If anyone can comment, would appreciate it. Thanks Coolhand

Just took delivery of a new Defender 90, within the last four weeks. Idler part had to be replaced last week because of high pitched squeaking noise. Part replaced, but noise started again two days ago, so back in for repair. Also detected rattling noise below front passenger seat when...

I've just bought a new Defender 90. Whilst i looked at second hand, demand outstripped supply, and options were limited. I took delivery four weeks ago, and it is already back in for its second set of repairs. Both relate to the idler, which has been making a high pitched squealing noise...