Posted on 10/5/2005
News I’ve learned a lot in the last 6 months, about running a business and about what happens to Land Rovers outside the dealership. I’ve seen problems that were never encountered in my 5 years at the dealership. But between my Rovacom scan tool, wiring schematics and technical training books, these problems have been diagnosed and repaired. As many people may know already, Range Rover Classic parts have been discontinued through the dealerships. But there are sources for factory and aftermarket parts for just about anything your vehicle may need, unfortunately they are usually not available in town and require additional time and shipping costs. This does not usually concern many engine or drivetrain parts though. Tech Tips While oil leaks are common with rovers, and they should eventually be addressed, I suggest that your engine should be steam cleaned every year or so. This is for a num ... read more
Posted on 4/1/2005
By Kelly Anne Corwin There ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them. Mark Twain I am lucky in the fact that my husband does not like sports. I am not forced to deal with him and a bunch of his buddies screaming in front of our television set on Sunday’s. Instead, I am forced to deal with him and a bunch of his buddies trying to drive their mammoth vehicles up the side of a mountain. My husband is into off-roading. The definition of this term would be….men and women who enjoy taking their trucks places where no car should ever dare venture. An example of this would be an old mining road, as well as a field of boulders. In fact, just about any place is fair game for these adventurers. I don’t remember exactly how my husband got into this hobby but he was (and still is) determined to get me to love it just as much as he does. I remember ... read more