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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Novy!
I am very surprised by your (dis) respect for your earned money and for yourself. but it's your life and your business. I have nothing to do with it. just don't tell others how to respond to such matters.
Please.

So to be honest the irony of this is getting to be to much. Just because he disagrees with your point doesn’t mean his point is any less valid than yours. You however are preaching exactly how you think people should respond, feel and lash out. You are questioning their motives implying there is something in it for them or that they don’t care about money, families or own life. Than telling others not to have an opinion on the matter is ludicrous.

Defects happen in every vehicle that is why there is a warranty. Take it to the Land Rover dealer you purchased it from and have them make repairs. Don’t like that dealership? No problem I see there are multiple options in your country try a different team to see if they address your problems more effectively.

Or trade it in on a Land Cruiser
 
Old Dec 12, 2019 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by canon_mutant
Any 19s or 20s having this? My sales dude told me the line stop ship while mine was on it [why mine took so long to build?] was mainly over this problem. Curious if he was right or just BS?
We purchased a 2020 about a month ago and do not have this problem. It has been washed a few times already with no issues and was tested further on Thanksgiving. My wife and I drove up to visit my Mom which is about 2 hours away. On the drive home it rained heavily almost the entire time and the Disco did amazing! No leaks and handled the weather really well. I'm very happy with mine and can understand the frustrations of others.
 
Old Dec 13, 2019 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BritCars
To Novy - I disagree with your synopsis here. This is why cars have warranty. They can have issues or develop issues. The manufacturer is backing the product and agreeing to fix it

From what I've seen on here, when someone says the windscreen is leaking the dealer seems to be immediately ordering the replacement and installing it all for free. Then problem solved and it doesn't leak again

As for impacting used car prices - that's certainly not the case here. So many cars get stone chips or cracks and replacement windscreens that I can't see anyone caring if it has been replaced as long as done properly

I can't believe they would knowingly sell cars with leaky windscreens as they would certainly have to fix them.
Repair alone is not enough in this case. And you and I live happily in a free country. Everyone in this case will do whatever they want.
One thing is for sure. A leak windshield in a new car with 900km is not normal. Telling anyone that this is not a problem and the warranty solves it is a mere lie. This is a serious defect that qualifies either for a price reduction or for extending the warranty and covering the cost of all inspections during its lifetime. And yes, IMHO should behave the manufacturer. Without unnecessary discussions. Amen
 

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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by spyderbret
We purchased a 2020 about a month ago and do not have this problem. It has been washed a few times already with no issues and was tested further on Thanksgiving. My wife and I drove up to visit my Mom which is about 2 hours away. On the drive home it rained heavily almost the entire time and the Disco did amazing! No leaks and handled the weather really well. I'm very happy with mine and can understand the frustrations of others.
After talking to many users from around the world, I know that the windshield unseals the fastest when the windshield is heated. At temperatures below freezing, the heating and blowing of the windscreen switch on automatically.
The service claims that under the influence of heating the glass (temperature), the adhesive used is unsealing .....

In addition, the windshield even leaks over time without heating. The leak may be invisible at the very beginning. I suggest checking with the method of water with washing-up liquid from the outside, for connecting the roof with the glass, and compressed air from the inside for connecting the upholstery with the glass. If bubbles appear outside, the matter is clear .... Because if the leak is invisible, it will slowly destroy the car.

Everything is ahead of you Do not worry Be Happy, How do you Americans say
 

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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ArmyRover
So to be honest the irony of this is getting to be to much. Just because he disagrees with your point doesn’t mean his point is any less valid than yours. You however are preaching exactly how you think people should respond, feel and lash out. You are questioning their motives implying there is something in it for them or that they don’t care about money, families or own life. Than telling others not to have an opinion on the matter is ludicrous.

Defects happen in every vehicle that is why there is a warranty. Take it to the Land Rover dealer you purchased it from and have them make repairs. Don’t like that dealership? No problem I see there are multiple options in your country try a different team to see if they address your problems more effectively.

Or trade it in on a Land Cruiser
I like my car. It's not his fault, it's just an object
It's not irony. This is pure truth. If this type of case will be underestimated (only repair), then such a group will never respect customers. They must remember that thanks to us they exist, live and function. Errors happen to everyone, BMW, Volvo, Toyota etc., but you must be able to admit the mistake and apologize to the customer, giving him an extended warranty and free inspections until the end of their product use. It is not a great cost for such moral harm.
The company's policy (if it doesn't need to react properly) and the seller are to blame. I think there is no better in its class. Even the BMW X5 does not match him The more I do not understand why the manufacturer allows such things ...It's not irony. This is pure truth. If this type of case will be underestimated (only repair), then such a group will never respect customers. They must remember that thanks to us they exist, live and function. Errors happen to everyone, BMW, Volvo, Toyota etc., but you must be able to admit the mistake and apologize to the customer, giving him an extended warranty and free inspections until the end of their product use. It is not a great cost for such moral harm.
 
Old Dec 13, 2019 | 07:43 AM
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You mention the adhesive used and how it reacts to thermal cycling. Thus is interesting as that’s something manufacturers naturally test for (although to be precise the majority of their data probably comes from the adhesive supplier who has done such tests).
Is there a statement somewhere on this or is it an educated guess by owners?
If it’s officially stated by JLR then presumably they will change adhesive at the factory but owners will not receive a new windshield and more importantly adhesive until they experience a leak and have the dealer replace it?
 
Old Dec 13, 2019 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneStarLR
You mention the adhesive used and how it reacts to thermal cycling. Thus is interesting as that’s something manufacturers naturally test for (although to be precise the majority of their data probably comes from the adhesive supplier who has done such tests).
Is there a statement somewhere on this or is it an educated guess by owners?
If it’s officially stated by JLR then presumably they will change adhesive at the factory but owners will not receive a new windshield and more importantly adhesive until they experience a leak and have the dealer replace it?
These are user comments. If, at the time of purchase, the car was airtight, because it was washed in the salon before it was handed over to the customer, then the course of events as you described is likely. I would like to believe that this was the case and water no longer flowed into the salon while the car was being washed. Then it would be a legally punishable fraud. Nothing changes the fact that more than two years have passed since the first applications. The manufacturer has not announced a service action. In my opinion, the manufacturer hopes that after two years of warranty, you will do nothing to them. For some, the defect is faster for others after a year or more.
 
Old Dec 15, 2019 | 03:31 AM
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Before this topic is closed by the admin ...And apparently in the US there is freedom of speech.
It is not true that there are very few users with this problem. Even in this forum you can see that they are increasing. And my problems may be a warning to other buyers who should order from JLR that their new car is free from this defect before buying. Any potential buyer or injured party should read this thread and decide for themselves. You have no right to hide it.
 

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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 03:51 PM
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Novy, I think there are different issues. For me, I've had 3 drops of water on the inside of my windshield after pressure washing the D5 - and Land Rover will replace my windshield for me to fix it. That is not as serious an issue as someone who has a flooded interior or damaged electrical or other serious leak. Maybe if I had a serious leak or damage I'd feel differently, but that's not my situation.
 
Old Dec 16, 2019 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ponderosajack
Novy, I think there are different issues. For me, I've had 3 drops of water on the inside of my windshield after pressure washing the D5 - and Land Rover will replace my windshield for me to fix it. That is not as serious an issue as someone who has a flooded interior or damaged electrical or other serious leak. Maybe if I had a serious leak or damage I'd feel differently, but that's not my situation.
These drops are what you saw outside. With the dark upholstery, it was not visible that it was wet until water leaked onto the passenger rubber mat. As a result, the airbag in the A-pillar is wet. You can't see it either. Do you think JRL is worried or will work as it should be? You never quite know how much water got into your car and what it destroyed. I would prefer to replace the engine than wondering when the rain or water does not flood somewhere inside the electronics

 

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