Thanks to all the replies above. It seems the reality is close to what Optimus Prime said. It's just that the manual is rather confusing: in the manual it says the recommended mode is "AUTO" to prevent window misting...

Now I've had my first LR2 (11Reg) for 3 weeks. I noticed when the outside temperature is low (9C) or when it's raining and cold, the windscreen starts get misting (or partially misting) when I'm on AUTO climate control mode - temperature set to 18C, aircond is on, blowing is automatic. I went...

Just an update: at the end I purchased the service pack. However, it is worth mentioning what've found here: the service package price calculated by an independent company is based on some kind of price they set, not the service price from the local dealer. Although I got 20% off the package...

I will if I go for the subscription. Thanks for the reminder.

Thanks Mjrimmer. That's also what I'm concerned about (in case I go for independent garage and there is a warranty claim). Maybe I should get the next two services done in main dealer at least before the warranty runs out. The service pack subscription can be withdrawn at any time - that is what...

I was pursuaded to purchase a tyre and alloy wheel insurance: £249 for two years, where I can replace up to 5 tyres (not incl. wear and tear), and can repair alloy wheels for 10 times. In the vehicle I got, only 1 tyre is in a very good condition, the other three are half or more than half...

Hi Ian Jones: I suspect you can only fit tyres of the same size/model? But you don't have to have the same make for all 4 tyres? I understand there are tyres in different price ranges. For 18 inches ones in my fr2, it can range from £120 to £190 per tyre depending on the brand. I didn't know...

Thanks, Brown, for the useful suggestions. What kinds of tools should I buy? I have never done any service for a car though (hence I've spent thousands on other cars for services/repairs etc).

Thanks to Hippo, Davidspect, Ian jones and freelance for all the comments. I've collected my fr2 today and had a test drive for about 30miles. It's quite different from my old citreon picasso or my small bmw 116d. My drive is not level - leaning down to the garage; so when I first parked the...

Thanks Freelance. I don't have a garage that I trust unfortunately. I used to trust a local garage, but I spent 1500pounds on my 9years old Citroen Picasso within a year in that garage... Now I have two options: either have service done by the main dealer (who offered a pack of £970 for 3 year...

Thanks Skoda169. I suspect I can't do the service myself at least for the first 3 years (even if I can do it myself) due to warranties restrictions (it has to be done by a VAT garage?) I'm thinking to keep it for at least 3 years, but who knows whether it'll change or not. So from that point of...

Hi, I'm about to get my first landy (fr2) a 1.5yrs old one with 31k miles from the local stratstone dealer (stockton on tees). They also offered me a service package of £1030 for three years (covering the 3rd/4th/5th services - it has got 2 services done so far) - to be paid monthly. Does...

Just visited durham 4x4 facebook site, quite impressive with all the photos. I guess their service cheaper than stockton stratstone? My next service will be March 2013; now I need to decide whether or not to purchase the service package from the Stockton Strastone. Does anyone know whether the...

Thanks, Lanedriver. I used to live in Durham and I remember there was a Strastone Landrover in Durham years ago.

Hi all, I'm just about to get my first landy - a 11reg freelander2 td4 from the local stratstone dealer in Stockton. The dealer also offered a three year service package at £1030 (85% of the actual price covering 3rd,4th,5th service - it has got 2 services done), to be paid on a monthly basis...