Range Rover & Land Rover Mechanic

Air suspension

The most common Land Rover call I get. Air springs crack with age, the compressor wears out from running too much to make up for a leak, and the valve block can stick. The usual sign is the vehicle sitting low in the morning or a suspension fault on the dash. I find the leak or the failed part with a proper test instead of just replacing the compressor.

Other common Land Rover work

Coolant leaks from plastic pipes, crossover pipes, and water pumps on the supercharged V6 and V8
Oil leaks from valve covers, oil coolers, and the timing cover area
Timing chain concerns on Ingenium engines: rattles at startup and related warnings
Battery drain and electrical faults that come and go
Brake, suspension bushing, and tire wear on these heavy vehicles

When it needs a shop

Some Land Rover jobs, like timing chains on certain engines or engine-out repairs, really need a lift and a full shop. I'll diagnose it on site, explain what's going on, and help you decide where to have it done if it's beyond what makes sense in a driveway.

Land Rover / Range Rover questions

My Range Rover says 'Suspension fault' and is sitting low. Can you fix it at my house?

Often, yes. It's usually a leaking air spring, a worn compressor, a valve block problem, or a weak battery. Testing tells us which one before parts get ordered.

Why does my Land Rover show so many warnings at once?

These vehicles are very sensitive to low voltage. A weak battery or bad ground can set a dozen faults at once. I test the battery and charging system before chasing any of them.

Do you work on the new Defender?

Yes, for maintenance, diagnosis, and common repairs. Warranty work goes to the dealer.

Full list of what I work on: services. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM, with 24-hour emergency response for RVs.

I come to you in Ojai, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria:

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