I'm in Ft. Myers FL for a couple months with my LR3. I'm looking to get some work done on it. There is a JLR dealer in town but before I take my Rover there I thought I'd check for recommendations on indie shops in the area. I've found a couple listings online but none of them have websites and info is pretty thin. Anyone here had any direct experience with indie shops in town or nearby?
Dealer alternatives in Ft. Myers FL?
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Wish I could help yet hopefully have fun in Florida.
You know enough about Rovers that a dealer can’t pull the wool over your eyes.
Not a bad alternative.
Thanks, I have nothing against the dealership - they of all people should know how to work on an LR3. I knew my AC condenser was toast before I came to FL and of course my attitude was "It's winter in Florida, who needs air conditioning?" Answer: my wife. Replacing that part is not terribly complicated for the dealership but it's more than I want to do myself in the driveway with my travel tool kit. Just thought I'd see what was out there before I get a list of extra work the dealership suggests to cover a tech's boat payment.
If it is A/C I’m guessing there are specialty shops focusing on it - you’re in FL land of heat / humidity. Yet how do you know which one is good.
When ever I travel with the Rangie especially in Europe I’d print out a list of all the LR dealerships and their logistics. At least I knew they had some familiarity with the beast.
And yes, your wife is right - you need A/C in FL year round.
Is miamibritish.com too far from Fort Myers Tugela? Approximately three hour drive. BTW, I'm a brand new forum member here in MIA about to buy my first 2007 Disco 3, no I do not work for Miami British. hehe. Anyone know if they're good? I'd like to go to them eventually. Thank you for having me onboard! Long love and live the L319!
Closing out the thread - finding no indie alternatives nearby I dropped my LR3 at the dealership yesterday and rode my bike home. It's only 6 miles from where I'm staying so convenient location. I ordered a new AC compressor from @WILL.TILLERY and the dealership had no problem installing a customer-supplied part. Picked up the truck this afternoon. AC blows cold and engine sounds great after an oil change (it sounded great before, but I always tell myself it sounds even better afterwards). They even washed the truck. Price was not outrageous. They didn't try to upsell me on other services.
Service manager was courteous, professional, and efficient. Every five minutes someone asked me if I'd been helped. The place was spotless and well organized. I got to scope out a new Defender in the lot while I was there. It was a positive experience and reflected well on JLR, but when I get back home I'm still going to take my Rovers to my local indie specialists whom I've come to trust over the years. I hope everyone who goes to the dealership has this impression but it will depend on the competence and customer service of individuals.
The highlight for me was watching the doors to the service drop-off area. The room is tall like an airplane hangar, much taller than it needs to be. It has three doors at each end. Each door is activated by a proximity sensor and it scrolls up, noiselessly, in under two seconds. I couldn't help but stand there and stare at the doors operating, wondering how I build a garage like this. I'd take one with only 10-foot ceilings instead of 20.
Service manager was courteous, professional, and efficient. Every five minutes someone asked me if I'd been helped. The place was spotless and well organized. I got to scope out a new Defender in the lot while I was there. It was a positive experience and reflected well on JLR, but when I get back home I'm still going to take my Rovers to my local indie specialists whom I've come to trust over the years. I hope everyone who goes to the dealership has this impression but it will depend on the competence and customer service of individuals.
The highlight for me was watching the doors to the service drop-off area. The room is tall like an airplane hangar, much taller than it needs to be. It has three doors at each end. Each door is activated by a proximity sensor and it scrolls up, noiselessly, in under two seconds. I couldn't help but stand there and stare at the doors operating, wondering how I build a garage like this. I'd take one with only 10-foot ceilings instead of 20.