The Range Rover L322 2006-2009 The 2006 Range Rover, part of the third generation introduced in 2002, brought several advancements and refinements over its predecessor, marking a significant evolution in the Range Rover lineup. This generation was developed under BMW ownership, leading to substantial improvements in quality, performance, and luxury. Here are some of the key differences and features that set the 2006 Range Rover apart from the previous generation - And why we love this Era of L322. Design...

Land Rover and Range Rover are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different things. Land Rover is the brand or the manufacturer, while Range Rover is a specific model under the Land Rover brand. In other words, all Range Rovers are Land Rovers, but not all Land Rovers are Range RoversThe Land Rover brand was established in 1948 and is known for its robust, luxurious SUVs that are equally at home on city streets and rugged trails. The Range...

The Land Rover TD5 engine, introduced in 1998, marked a significant advancement in Land Rover's diesel technology. It was loosely based on the Rover Group's L-series diesel engine and was the company's last in-house diesel engine. The TD5 engine was used in the Land Rover Defender and the Discovery Series II. This five-cylinder direct injection turbo diesel intercooled engine offered improved performance and greater refinement compared to its predecessor, the 300Tdi. It was designed to be more tuneable, with numerous...

The 300Tdi In response to the rough and noisy 200Tdi, Land Rover developed the 300 TDi, maintaining the same cylinder capacity and power output as the 200 but with a complete redesign for smoother operation, quieter performance, and cost-effectiveness. The 300 TDi saw a new block, repositioned ancillaries, a redesigned cylinder head, and a single serpentine drive belt. Notably, the Defender model required significant modifications to accommodate the new engine, including moving the gearbox and transfer box forward. The 300...

Caring for Your Classic Land Rover in Northern Utah   For owners of iconic Land Rover models like the Discovery, Defender, and Range Rover Classic, finding quality service can be a challenge here in Utah. But with the right maintenance, these British classics can handle the rugged landscape of the Beehive State. The specialists at Import Motor Werx serving Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, have extensive expertise with Land Rovers old and new. Our technicians have the experience and passion to...

Why Is the Value of The Land Rover Defender Skyrocketing? The Land Rover Defender is an automotive icon known for its classic and rugged off-road capabilities. While Land Rover ceased production of the Defender in 2016 after 70 years of continuous production, the classic Defenders (Land Rover Series Trucks, 90 and 110 Models) from earlier eras are now attaining skyrocketing values in the collector car market. Early Series I, II, and III Defenders are especially coveted by enthusiasts and are...

What is a grey market vehicle? According to Wikipedia -  Grey import vehicles are new or used motor vehicles and motorcycles legally imported from another country through channels other than the maker's official distribution system. The synonymous term parallel import is sometimes substituted.[1][2] Car makers frequently arbitrage markets, setting the price according to local market conditions so the same vehicle will have different real prices in different territories. Grey import vehicles circumvent this profit-maximization strategy. Car makers and local distributors sometimes regard grey imports as a threat...

The Classic Range Rover.   We've been restoring, repairing and servicing Range Rover Classics for several years.  The Range Rover is like a lot of other classics out there, but different as well.  As its under belly and chassis are built from steel, they tend not to love wet and salty environments.  We've had to replace many floor pans, foot wells, sills, wheel wells etc.  Engine swaps, Head gasket repairs etc.  If you've got an old Range Rover Classic thats...