Technical Information

Estimated installation time

What is the “estimated installation time” that is appearing on more and more items in the store?

One of the most frequently asked questions from customers is how long it takes to install a particular part. They ask this either to estimate when they might want to tackle the modification themselves or to find out the costs involved at a repair shop (whether ours or another one).

Why is it a guideline?

Every car is different—and that’s especially true for the Land Rover Defender! It goes without saying that a seized bolt on a Defender TDI from a snowy region where road salt is used heavily will require significantly more work than the same bolt on a brand-new TD4 2.2 that just rolled off the showroom floor. But of course, the extent of the vehicle’s previous modifications also influences the duration.

Flat rates for repairs, without having seen the vehicle, always mean that either the customer or the dealer ends up “picking up the tab”—and that’s not a pleasant situation for either party. Of course, as a repair shop, we want to be paid for the work we’ve done, but on the other hand, the customer should only pay for what was actually done.

Then why include a time at all?

In 2012, we began gradually adding the notation “Estimated installation time” to various items. Based on our experience, this is a realistic estimate for installing this part in a compatible vehicle that does not require additional effort due to its condition (rust, dirt, etc.) or its structural state (previous modifications). Under no circumstances does this time constitute a legally binding offer! It serves merely as a basis for calculation.

To provide a legally binding quote for the installation, we need to see the car in person—that way, we can calculate the installation costs and give you a price quote. 

What are flat-rate installation fees? And for which items do they apply?

For some items, the installation effort is the same in 99.9% of cases—in these cases, we’re happy to offer installation at a fixed price. The remaining 0.01% is simply part of the business risk :-) You can find an overview of all currently available flat rates in the “Installation Flat Rates” section. In most cases, they’re also linked directly to the respective product page.

Flat-rate installation fees

For some items, we offer in-house installation at a fixed price. Otherwise, work is billed on a time-and-materials basis. We currently offer the following flat rates:

• Flat-rate installation fee for winch bundle
• Flat-rate installation fee for CargoBear
• Flat-rate installation fee for Nakatanenga side storage box for Land Rover Defender 110
• Flat-rate installation fee for Scheelmann sports seat
• Installation fee for propeller shaft with centered double joint for Land Rover Defender
• Installation fee for spare tire carrier
• Installation fee for Discovery spare tire carrier
• Installation fee for Nakatanenga dual battery system 160Ah
• Installation fee for Mantec air intake
• Installation fee for intercooler
• Flat-rate installation fee for catalytic converter replacement pipe
• Flat-rate installation fee for Trekfinder steering damper for Land Rover Defender
• Flat-rate installation fee for Detroit TrueTrac differential locks
• Flat-rate installation fee for VB Air Suspension for Land Rover Defender
• Roof tent installation, optionally with or without instruction

IP ratings

“Is this product waterproof?” - It depends...

To describe the suitability of devices such as spotlights, switches, and similar equipment for various conditions, a standardized test setup is used to assess the potential ingress of foreign objects or dust, as well as the ingress of water. Two ratings are then assigned for this purpose—the letters IP (for International Protection or Ingress Protection) are followed first by the rating describing the ingress of solids, and then by the rating for the ingress of liquids. Specifically, these are: