loads of good cheap spares on e-bay...... :D

If you bought it from a dealer, take it back for a comprehensive test ASAP before it becomes a real issue.......:eek:

No Loss, full refund by the Dealer and Finance company re-scheduled the finance to the Vehicle - All happy including Car Giant :)

Car Giant was given the chance to sort out all the problems with the vehicle, however, as I drove the Freelander, new faults appeared, faults that should have been picked up by the " 114 safety check” - as printed in the entire advertised blurb given to customers, even on their website...

Got Rid Of The Freelander !!1 Now I Am The Proud Owner Of An Audi A4 Tdi 1.9 Saloon - Its A Dream....... Byeeeeeeeeeeeee Freelanderssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Thank you for the tips and yes I have read all the bits on trading standard website . I have written to Car Giant as from the 15th February - they demanded to be given the chance to put things right (obviously standard policy) which I did, the had to change Breaks Full clutch Transfer...

Thanks for the tips, checked for obvious leaks and re-filled the expansion tank up to the Max mark (as before) then started the engine - I noted that as the Expansion tank builds up pressure, from the overflow pipe located just below the cap a rush of coolant returns to the tank. Apart from that...

Hi All, here I am again suffering tremendously since I purchased a Freelander 1.8 ES. This time, apart from Clutch, Gear, Sunroof and Transmission seals problems (only an 02 with 30,000 miles !! ) I noted that the expansion tank was empty, I filled the tank using the described process in the...

============================ Thanks, it going to legal now as 50% of the car is on finance....and its already in their litigation dept.:o

Used Car Supermarket London | car giant Cheap cars for sale; Used BMWs, Used Mercedes, Used Fords. car supermarkets never buy from them unless you take your own mechanic.... they claim a 114 checks.... load of bull...

I just had my Freelander 1.8 02 plate "repaired" New Clutch All seals replaced ( which ones - they dont say..) NFF on head gastek ? <<<<< what is that???? Breakpads replaced Spare tyre replaced (canot be repaired ) Sunrrof replaced Burnt Oily smell (still present depite seals changes-which...

mean burnt oil smell in the Cabin <<<<

I recently had some work on my Freelander 1.8 02 Model series K?? engine (not sure) - All seems Ok - but now I am getting a burnt Oil smell in the cabin - but I cannot see a leak anywere.... it happens when I am going up a Hill, Down a Hil and in tyhe stationary position... the smell is like if...

Yes I agree I have read the reviews, unfortunatelly after I bought it !! and it only has 30,122 miles and in da garage ( Car Giant !! never buy from them !!trust me) waiting to ttest the gears then - that is apart from the sunroof not closing, the clutch or gears, flat spare wheel... and guess...

At the end of the day ... I guess a paella would not help my problem... but the worse thing is that I was planning to drive to Spain with the Freelander... I am very very worried... question is ... would the AA help me in Spain .... que???

Me too and the date was 13th but not friday, I guess any 13th is a bad day!! My wife would have talked me out of a Freelander as she is into BMW's and Audi....had that been the case.... who knows..... still the freelander is a problem now...

Perhaps a STATE OF THE ART SPANISH PAELLA in exchange for info or help....:D

Hi all, I am the proud owner of a Freelander 1.8 Manual petrol - great looker, sad thing is the fact that I am having serious issues with gear changes. When cold is ok and acceptable - I am aware that 4 x 4 (some) have issues with rigid gear changes ( I previously owned a Ford Ecosport )...