More than 1,000 new jobs are to be created by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in the West Midlands.

The new posts are being created at the company’s Land Rover plant in Solihull, where nearly 5,000 people currently work, the firm said.

They are in support of the company’s ambition to deliver “40 significant product actions over the next five years”.

It said these could include new models or derivatives of existing cars.

Des Thurlby, human resources director at JLR, said: “This is great news for Solihull. We shall be increasing the plant workforce by more than 25%

Further info here: Link to BBC website

Halleys of Dorking is now trading as Halleys of Surrey

As you all know, Halleys of Dorking which was run by David Halley and supplied Land Rover parts to most of Surrey’s Land Rover fraternity closed down a while ago .

The good news is that his business and stock has been bought and is now trading as Halleys of Surrey.

Halleys of Surrey are now located at RedHill Aerodrome and run by Ian Etherton. Ian is passionate about Land Rovers and is putting everything into the business and needs your support. Please give him a ring on 01737 821272 and see what he can do for you. He can have parts couriered out to you next day and has recently started doing mail order.

If you fancy visiting him for a chat or to stand in awe at the stock he carries, he is located at:

Workshop 2
Redhill Aerodrome
Kings Mill Lane
South Nutfield
Surrey
RH1 5JZ

Yes it is that time of year again when the Capel (Surrey) 4×4 Auto Jumble appears on the calendar.

This is always a great event (see the photo gallery if you want an idea of the stalls & vehicles) but this year it is going to be even better as they are raising money for Help for Heroes.

Remember to get there early as the bargains do go very quickly!

This year, on top of the usual stalls there is an Off Road Treasure Hunt and Live band on Saturday night.

SLSLRC are organising a Off Road Treasure Hunt.
Local Pub is putting on a band at night.
Camping available (no extra cost)

Here is the information: (please repost this on any forums or club sites you are a member of!

CAPEL 4 X 4 AUTO JUMBLE SALE

Sunday 12th June 2011 – 10am onwards

Once again the popular Surrey 4×4 Autojumble is being held in Capel, Surrey by InsideOut
4×4 and Help for Heroes European Rally Team Sussex4heroes

This year Neil and Danny are running the autojumble to raise money for Help for Heroes a week before they go on the European Rally 2011 www.h4hrally.co.uk

FREE CAMPING on Saturday Night which is always popular so come along and support Help for Heroes!

Prices

Stalls from £15
Admission £4.50 per adult (children go free)
All monies raised goes directly to wounded soldiers and Help for Heroes

Directions

Old Barn Drive
The Street
Capel
Surrey
20 minutes from Junction 9 M25
Just off the A24, South of Dorking
Google Map location: http://tinyurl.com/ybndatk (scrollable, moveable Google Map)

Radiator Bottom Hose Part Number: ESR536

My radiator bottom hose (ESR536)  had a split in it that was threatening to go right through and I wasn’t too happy with the duck tape wrapped round it so as soon as the replacement part arrived from LRSeries.com I fitted it.

Obviously I didn’t go for the genuine Land Rover part as it was £54.11 compared to £7.85 but I did notice that the walls of the hose were a lot thinner than the part on the landy so maybe it is worth going for original? Has anyone else noticed replacement hose splitting before genuine?

Off Road Preparation

Off Road Preparation design, build, maintain and overhaul overland vehicles. They provide the very highest quality training and coaching for off road driving, winching, recovery, vehicle dependant survival and navigation; for private individuals and commercial organisations.

If you are looking for overland preparation, give them a call on 07971 605 888