New Defender Headlight Repair
New Defender Headlight Repair

You have probably seen a Defender driving around with a headlight out or “winking” at you as it passes.

Many early model Defenders from 2020 have suffered from an internal electrical fault which causes the lower LED ring or “smile” not to illuminate. So far, the Land Rover dealer’s have only been able to replace the headlamps as an assembly. This is was not so bad if you are within the warranty period, but as these vehicles age and come out of warranty, a new headlamp assembly is an expensive repair.

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Don MacDonaldNew Defender, Land Rover, Service & Repairs
CONSIDERING AN EV CONVERSION FOR YOUR LAND ROVER?
CONSIDERING AN EV CONVERSION FOR YOUR LAND ROVER?

An EV conversion on a vintage vehicle can be a worthwhile investment for some enthusiasts who are interested in reducing their environmental impact, increasing reliability and performance, and reducing long-term maintenance costs. However, it's important to carefully consider the costs and potential downsides of the conversion before proceeding.

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Don MacDonald
THE ROAD TO THE ARCTIC
THE ROAD TO THE ARCTIC

This is the story of Don and Karen’s journey to the “Top of the World” from conception to the Arctic Circle and home again!

The idea is something that is often shared amongst adventure travelers. Drive to the top of the world, the Alaska highway, the Dempster highway, the Arctic Ocean, Tuktoyaktuk. We and our dearest friends have had this adventure in the back of our minds for over 20 years.  But university, mortgages, jobs and small children put the dream on hold until February of this year when we finally concluded, if not now? When?

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Don MacDonaldLand Rover, Road Trip
BUGGY 2.0 - CAMPER EDITION
BUGGY 2.0 - CAMPER EDITION

I’ve done a lot of camping in various vehicle set-up’s, but things got real when a group of friends and I committed to a road trip to the top of the world, Tuktoyuktuk and the Arctic Ocean. Soon, the ferries were booked and the date was set, August 23rd, failure was not an option! My wife and I would be on the road camping for three weeks! I knew I could rough it for a week, but three weeks would be a serious challenge to make it enjoyable and comfortable. One of our group made a long term commitment to camping and bought a new Tacoma, installed a new Wedge camper and a bunch of new gear. That helped push for some big decisions and I knew that the only way this was going to work was to build a proper sleeping setup in one of my existing Land Rover’s. 

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Don MacDonaldLand Rover, buggy, offroad, camper, build, projects