Tampa Bay (FL) USA - any reputable LR restoration specialists known?
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Tampa Bay (FL) USA - any reputable LR restoration specialists known?
Hi I have a 2001 Discovery II SD, is anyone aware of a business in Tampa Bay FL (USA) area who actually specializes in restoration projects for these vehicles? Currently have 165k miles and i would prefer not to ditch it but instead pay maybe $5-$10k to get it back to a condition for somewhat reliable regular transport. Currently runs okay but could use some mechanical (A/C, shocks, exhaust, probably more) and body (mostly those dang plastic moldings from FL sun) revival, has sentimental value only reason I'm considering this.
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Only shop I know of in the area that I can recommend that does restoration type work. Stephen typically does Defender's though.
https://safarihp.com/
https://safarihp.com/
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Only shop I know of in the area that I can recommend that does restoration type work. Stephen typically does Defender's though.
https://safarihp.com/
https://safarihp.com/
how about regular maintenance and mechanical work?
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so what I can recommend now is Mirek's European Auto, Inc. in Oldsmar FL (near Tampa).
website Mirek's European Auto, Inc - Home
400 Marlborough Street, Oldsmar FL 34677 813-891-9118
Mirek Przybyl is President.
While they don't ONLY do LandRovers, he agreed to have a look at it as they've done many LRs, Range Rovers, etc. over the years (had 2 in the shop when I was there btw). Along with all the other high end European performance vehicles which require expert mechanics - per website. Ferraris, Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW, MZB, etc.
So they went over the vehicle in detail for a VERY reasonable charge - and gave me a list of things that would need to be done if I want to recoup this to be reliable for a daily driver. Turns out it's just not worth it for me financially to invest in this vehicle for now so I will be trading it in or selling outright. Hey anyone who wants an extra one for a project car and/or parts (even though it runs fine right now just needs tires and maybe brakes soon, plus heads leaking oil slightly) just let me know.
website Mirek's European Auto, Inc - Home
400 Marlborough Street, Oldsmar FL 34677 813-891-9118
Mirek Przybyl is President.
While they don't ONLY do LandRovers, he agreed to have a look at it as they've done many LRs, Range Rovers, etc. over the years (had 2 in the shop when I was there btw). Along with all the other high end European performance vehicles which require expert mechanics - per website. Ferraris, Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW, MZB, etc.
So they went over the vehicle in detail for a VERY reasonable charge - and gave me a list of things that would need to be done if I want to recoup this to be reliable for a daily driver. Turns out it's just not worth it for me financially to invest in this vehicle for now so I will be trading it in or selling outright. Hey anyone who wants an extra one for a project car and/or parts (even though it runs fine right now just needs tires and maybe brakes soon, plus heads leaking oil slightly) just let me know.
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so what I can recommend now is Mirek's European Auto, Inc. in Oldsmar FL (near Tampa).
website Mirek's European Auto, Inc - Home
400 Marlborough Street, Oldsmar FL 34677 813-891-9118
Mirek Przybyl is President.
While they don't ONLY do LandRovers, he agreed to have a look at it as they've done many LRs, Range Rovers, etc. over the years (had 2 in the shop when I was there btw). Along with all the other high end European performance vehicles which require expert mechanics - per website. Ferraris, Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW, MZB, etc.
So they went over the vehicle in detail for a VERY reasonable charge - and gave me a list of things that would need to be done if I want to recoup this to be reliable for a daily driver. Turns out it's just not worth it for me financially to invest in this vehicle for now so I will be trading it in or selling outright. Hey anyone who wants an extra one for a project car and/or parts (even though it runs fine right now just needs tires and maybe brakes soon, plus heads leaking oil slightly) just let me know.
website Mirek's European Auto, Inc - Home
400 Marlborough Street, Oldsmar FL 34677 813-891-9118
Mirek Przybyl is President.
While they don't ONLY do LandRovers, he agreed to have a look at it as they've done many LRs, Range Rovers, etc. over the years (had 2 in the shop when I was there btw). Along with all the other high end European performance vehicles which require expert mechanics - per website. Ferraris, Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW, MZB, etc.
So they went over the vehicle in detail for a VERY reasonable charge - and gave me a list of things that would need to be done if I want to recoup this to be reliable for a daily driver. Turns out it's just not worth it for me financially to invest in this vehicle for now so I will be trading it in or selling outright. Hey anyone who wants an extra one for a project car and/or parts (even though it runs fine right now just needs tires and maybe brakes soon, plus heads leaking oil slightly) just let me know.
Send me a pm of you want to sell it privately. My mum lives up in Dunedin and it'd be more cost effective for me to keep a car down there than to continually hire tiny rental cars every time I go down there with the kids.
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Can I ask how much did they charge for that full inspection?
thanks for he info
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