Land Rover Defender Octa: All You Need to Know

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When you hear the saying “go hard or go home”, it would appear Land Rover fully embraced this when they designed, developed and then released the Octa. A huge markup on the original Defender, this is a Land Rover that pushes boundaries and budgets. So, in this blog, we take a look at the Octa

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How to Look After the Tyres on your Range Rover

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Safety is paramount whenever you get behind the wheel of your vehicle. Whilst some accidents can be totally out of your control, some can be prevented with just a little extra focus. One problem area found within many vehicles is the tyres. Whether they are flat, have unsuitable tread depth or are attached to misaligned

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Land Rover Air Conditioning: How to Spot Faults and Remedy Them

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We take the air conditioning in our Land Rover for granted. We become so used to it that turning it on is like changing gear. However, like other parts of our vehicle, it can break down or develop faults. Sometimes these are problems that you notice right away, other times, they slowly creep up on

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Buying a Used Land Rover: Complete Guide

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If you have decided your existing vehicle needs replacing but don’t quite have the funds to stretch to a brand-new model, a used Land Rover can be an affordable and highly suitable option. It shouldn’t be something you rush into, though. Private sellers may not always be too transparent about a vehicle’s condition, and the

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Do Timing Chains Need to be Replaced in My Land Rover?

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Your Land Rover is a complex piece of kit under the bonnet. With a host of parts, all working together, it’s almost inevitable that one or two may occasionally need to be replaced or repaired. One question we are often asked at RCV is whether you need to replace the timing chain in your Land

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Why is My ABS Warning Lamp Staying On?

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Our Land Rovers are equipped with a host of safety features. Some are more recent, like the 3D surround camera, while others are well-known and established, like ABS. Occasionally, problems occur, and the technology that is there to help protect us falters. ABS, or Anti-Lock Braking System, to give it its full name, is one

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How Can I Check the MOT History of My Land Rover?

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If you are looking to buy a new Land Rover or have recently acquired one but want a little more information about its MOT history, you might be scratching your head wondering where you can find details of its past successes and failures. Luckily, it is all quite quick and simple and a quick visit

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Are Winter Tyres Worth It?

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As we write this, weather warnings are showing for a host of areas indicating that snow is either on its way or is already falling. Such warnings instantly put drivers on high alert as concerns about road safety start to increase. While many of us may choose to avoid driving in such conditions, others have

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Signs of a Faulty Ignition Coil in Your Range Rover

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Starting to notice your Range Rover doesn’t have the same get-up-and-go it once had? There’s a chance the ignition coil is on its way out. How can you be so sure though, especially if you don’t know what signs to look out for? In this edition of our blog, we investigate the signs and causes

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How do You Know if Your Clutch is Going?

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Your Land Rover is made of many components. Some are hardwearing, others fairly delicate. Each plays an important role though in getting you from A-2-B or enjoying that off-road experience. Thankfully, enough of these parts give you a clear indication when something isn’t right. It might be via the onboard diagnostics or could be through

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