Repair Shop: Discovery Automotive, Cary, North Carolina, USA

Discovery Automotive in Cary, North Carolina can save you 20 - 50% compared to the dealer.  They are a family run business and the owner is a Land Rover Master Technicians (of which there are only around 200).  Their goal is to fix your car right the first time with the right service, the right parts, the right price, and by the right people.

The owner's name is Dave Lipman and he has been working on cars since 1985.  He started out at a Jaguar dealer and in 1991 Dave started working at a Land Rover dealer (Hornburg Jauguar/Land Rover in Los Angeles ) where he excelled at Land Rover repair for 10 years.  He then worked at Land Rover Cary for another 5 years and then opened Discovery Automotive. Dave Lipman is the 11th Land Rover Master Technician in the country.

Discovery Automotive has the Land Rover Test Book diagnostic system and the Land Rover hand held tester so they have dealer level capability to diagnose your Land Rover.  In addition to Dave, Discovery Automotive has 3 other experienced Techs, including Andrew who was also factory trained by Land Rover.  This gives Discovery Automotive over 45 years of combined experience.

Services Include:
Lube, oil, and filter replacement
Fuel injection cleaning, service, and repairs
Cooling system flush and radiator service
Catalytic converter replacement
Tire installation, balance, and alignment
Tune-ups
Belt and hose replacement
Mufflers and exhaust system replacement
Air suspension repairs
Air conditioning and heating repairs
Electrical system diagnosis and repairs
Tire installation, balance, and alignment
Brake repairs
Transmission service, flush, or rebuild
Computer diagnostics

Extended Warranty Work on Land Rovers

And much more!

Your Land Rover will be in good hands at Discovery Automotive, as evidenced by this testimony:

Dear Tracy and David,

In my work, I travel quite frequently and for extended periods of time. Having a Discovery in the garage for my wife and another for my teenage daughter provides me with a sense of security; I know they can get home no matter what the weather may be. This is especially comforting when I am halfway around the world watching weather.com!

A few months ago I was seriously considering selling my Land Rovers, despite really enjoying the brand. I frankly could no longer keep them on the road due to frequent service issues that resulted in call-back after call-back for botched or ineffective repairs. Unfortunately, the belief that the local Land Rover dealership would provide expert service proved not to be the solution to maintain my trucks.

At the time, my 2003 Discovery II had developed several oil leaks and had been to the dealership multiple times. Each visit to the dealership yielded a different diagnosis and the repair bills were mounting. Finally, when I was told I needed yet another expensive gasket replacement, I researched other service alternatives in the Raleigh area and Discovery Automotive was recommended as a possible solution. My only alternative would have been to sell the truck, which is in like-new condition despite high mileage.

Discovery Automotive correctly diagnosed the issue. There was a blown head gasket on the passenger side, and it had been that way for quite some time. It was undoubtedly the reason for all the problems and previous mis-diagnosed repairs. As you tore down the engine, you recommended other necessary repairs that were commensurate with a truck with well over 90,000 miles. A long story short, I received my vehicle running perfectly; literally better than new. The repair bill was more than reasonable and the significant work was done in only a few days. I had expected the truck to be ‘down’ for weeks.

I am a long-time sports car buff, amateur racer and have restored all manner of Alfa Romeo’s, Triumph’s and Austin-Healey’s. Although no master mechanic, I know my way around a car and how complex major repairs can be. That is why I was so pleasantly surprised when, after having Discovery tear my engine down to the short block and rebuilding it, there was not a nut or bolt missing, disconnected wire, smudge on my interior, scratches to my hood and fenders, missing parts…absolutely nothing. Everything worked, and again, the truck is better than new. It is a delight to drive.

Knowing how robust Land Rover construction is, I was looking forward to maintaining my trucks and keeping them for hundreds of thousands of miles each; letting them become family heirlooms, so to speak. That strategy was becoming doubtful before I found Discovery Automotive. Now I am confident I can maintain my trucks economically and enjoy them for years to come. Discovery Automotive was a genuine ‘find’ and I will never meet another Land Rover owner without telling them about my experiences.

No one will ever touch my trucks again other than Discovery!

Sincerely,

Vic Venettozzi
 

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