Gearbox Repair on Brand New Defender

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Nuclear Nick
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Delivered on 25 December. On 'road' test discovered cracking noise from the gearbox. Not covered under warranty so into the workshop for repair....

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Following repair, which was an assembly fault, carried out off-road test to confirm successful outcome:

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The real one is due end of May. I do hope it doesn't suffer anything similar otherwise I will regret jumping ship.
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Post by Bazza06 »

A lot of such vehicles delivered on 25th December tend to have extended return dates.
I'm surprised your dealer didn't offer something similar :)
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Post by ScotMac »

Impressive model :D :D

We have a Bugatti Veyron but no repairs as yet :lol:
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Post by Nuclear Nick »

I’m hoping my wife buys me a Porsche for my birthday.
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Post by Alfanut »

My good lady did just that a couple of years ago, the 911 RSR is an amazing model. This Xmas it was a Ducati Panigale, now I’m teasing her saying she’s just given an ex alcoholic a large whisky!
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Post by On-Track »

Obviously Land Rover quality issues spread into the model world as well. :lol: :lol:
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Thinking of buying that kit for myself
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Post by Percymon »

Your issue isn’t unusual with that model. Well reported.

No such issues with my GT3s
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Post by Col Lamb »

I blame shoddy workmanship.

Whatever you do do not test drive it until it has been thoroughly checked by a Professional Engineer.

The services of one such person are available, simply box it up and post it to me.

I’ll thoroughly check it out and road test it under a very varied and detailed regime.

The testing will be in line with Porsche’s own test programme, ie fag packet design and five years to road test.

Awaiting delivery ;-)
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