Buyers beware this ebay seller!

[eco 45]

IMG_4819.JPGIMG_4833.JPGIMG_4816.JPGIf you have a passion for diesel powered Rovers avoid this seller. In the UK he goes by "The Landrover Workshop" in the US/Canada and Ebay he goes by "Land Rover Import" aka Duncan Goodchild. Claims to sell rebuilt Defenders however they come with rather tired parts. In the process now of rebuilding several components on a turn key truck from this company. They also seem to sell engines on Ebay quite often, just be prepared for a rather tired engine if you make a purchase. On a positive side it is a legal import however I am or have completed the following repairs:

--wiring
--brakes
--rebuild rear axle
--speedometer cable
--heater not functioning
--stock temp gauge doesn't read correctly
--spring sag
--coolant leak
--oil leak
--back lash in running gear
--new door window guide seals

The truck did drive nice for 18 miles till black smoke started to come out of the dash. Maybe "turn key" by the owner of the company Duncan Goodchild means that only the key moves freely in the ignition switch and nothing else is supposed to happen.

[Snagger]

Most garages are con artists, charging for parts and labour that simply weren't used and undertaking expensive but unnecessary work, often without authorisation or agreement. It's not uncommon for them to use the vehicles for their own purposes, too, until they are collected. They've even been known to use customers' cars as courtessy cars or hire vehicles. Even some of the franchised dealers behave this way - I experienced this with my local Saab/Chrysler dealer (before they went bust). It's nothing new, brand specific or even country specific - it's everywhere. Suggesting it's UK specific in your last sentence is not reasonable, but it's otherwise a good warning about a rogue trader.

[mongosd2]

Not the first time folks have had issues...search his name on D90 source