Recent content by A.J.M

Of course it’s not the primacy market. But for someone with such a understanding of the U.K. market, who tried to buy the tooling for the classic defender before building this model… Jim made the claim this car would be a replacement for the classic defender, either a price tag close to £25k...

The payload for a Hilux, Ranger, D max and even a new 90 and 110 hard top are all 1 tonne. The raptor doesn’t due to its off road suspension. To meet the U.K. requirements for commercial vehicles, they must carry 1 tonne. No IG model can carry 1 tonne.

Correct. It’s too expensive for what it is. They kick off at £65,000 for a 2 seat utility model. Which goes to £72,500 for the trail master spec. The station wagon is £76,000. That’s serious money for a car that doesn’t meet the commercial requirements. Harry’s garage has a station wagon on...

Honestly, most people I’ve spoke to. Don’t really see the point in it. Even the car magazines that were keen to see it launched have given it 3-3.5 out of 5 stars on reviews. It’s almost £70,000 for a car that can’t actually be used for the purpose it’s maker claimed it would be for. Even...

It certainly missed the mark here in the U.K. Which given the company boss lived here, is rather embarrassing. It’s too heavy to gain commercial tax benefits so it’s a utility truck that can’t be used as a utility truck… You need a payload of one tonne for that. The Hilux, Dmax, Ranger and...

Realistically, how often do you tow a vehicle 50km? In 19 years of driving, I’ve had to tow something in the conditions described. Once. You can’t flat tow automatics far. Regardless of maker really. The same issue he talks of, is still present for Land cruisers so I hope he never has to...

It’s funny how Land Rover are apparently abandoning their heritage. Yet where I live in central Scotland, the next town over has a very large farmers market, which has been on the go since before 1892. Where they do regular livestock and machinery sales. In among the rows of Japanese pick ups...

Took a hit from an 18 wheeler while stationary. Held up pretty well considering. what’s the speed limits for trucks? Here in the U.K. it’s 56mph which is still enough to cause serious injury and death.

And so does the modern land rovers. you still need experience, skill and mechanical sympathy. you also need to understand that the TR system isn’t a magic bullet to get you through anything. It can help with making progress but you need to understand how it works and how to get the best from...

Had a couple of days in the north of England for off roading. We were in 2 classic 90s and a L322. in among the farms with Hilux pick ups, was a green 90 hardback, covered in mud and sitting with a livestock trailer attached. nice to see they are being used by farmers. The 90 I was in maxed...

Funny how people will dismiss a lifetime of trying to help the less fortunate and to improve lives as just a rich poser. Keyboard jockeys just like to bash and insult vs have any real interaction. No idea but they don’t have a 4” subframe life for a start.

I can happily file his opinions in the section called “trash”. Kingsley has made it into Norway. Rather curiously, they have P400s x2 in white and a D300 in green. The P400s are on 18s, 275/79/18 Cooper ST max. Not sure for the D300, which is a shame as it’s the D300 that I’ll buy and 18s would...

You need the correct fluid but from your description. I wouldn’t be surprised if the fluid change doesn’t fix your issue and the box needs rebuilt. So be prepared for that news. a grand is steep for the work. It’s £300-350 here for it with the correct fluid on a mega flush machine.

Calling Kingsley Holgate a rich poser is about as far from the truth as can be. Away and actually look at what he’s spent his life trying to do and educate yourself from such staggering ignorance.

Kingsley and his team have arrived back at the factory their cars came from. 163,752km over 3 cars across Africa and now into Europe, and with pictures of jumping over sand dunes etc. they haven’t been shy with the cars and they are heavily loaded. 300,000 people have been helped across this...