SPECIALISM · LAND ROVER AND RANGE ROVER · GIBRALTAR
Land Rover and Range Rover mechanic for Gibraltar
SRM Performance is a Land Rover and Range Rover mechanic for Gibraltar, about 2 km over the frontier in La Línea. If you own a Range Rover in Gibraltar, you already know the routine: a warning light, a sagging corner or a strange noise, and the question of where to take it.
These are big, complicated cars living in a small place. They do short runs, climb steep streets towards the Upper Town, squeeze into tight parking and rarely get the long motorway run the diesels were designed for. Air suspension works hard on every ramp and kerb. The good news is that the faults are well known, and most can be diagnosed properly before anyone starts replacing expensive parts.
The usual pattern is simple: book on WhatsApp, drive over and leave the car, and we can drop you back at the frontier. Collection and delivery is also possible, priced on request depending on where you are. You get a quote before work starts, and an itemised invoice in English.
≈ 5 min
by car from the frontier
≈ 35 min
on foot from the frontier
Bringing a Range Rover over the frontier
The workshop is about 2 km into La Línea from the frontier, roughly 5 minutes by car. Walking back to Gibraltar takes 35 minutes. If the car is showing a suspension warning, tell us before you set off. You can drive straight over.
Land Rover jobs we see
Air suspension
Leaking air springs, worn compressors and valve block faults on the Range Rover, Sport, Velar and Discovery. A car that drops overnight or shows 'suspension fault' needs testing, not guessing.
3.0 TDV6 and SDV6 diesel
These engines are known for crankshaft and bearing failures, often linked to oil condition. Regular oil changes and listening for knocking matter more than the mileage suggests.
Ingenium timing chain
The 2.0 Ingenium diesel in the Evoque, Discovery Sport and Velar is known for timing chain stretch. A rattle on start-up is the sign to act on.
5.0 supercharged V8
Timing chain tensioners and guides, and the supercharger coupler that rattles at idle, are common jobs on the V8 Range Rover and Sport.
Models we see
- Range Rover (L322 / L405)
- Range Rover (L460)
- Range Rover Sport
- Range Rover Velar
- Range Rover Evoque
- Land Rover Discovery 4
- Land Rover Discovery 5
- Land Rover Defender
Frequently asked questions
My Range Rover sits low in the morning. Is it safe to drive over?
Usually, if it rises to normal height and no warning stays on. If it won't lift or the dash shows a suspension fault, message us first and we'll advise.
Do you replace air suspension with coil springs?
Yes, we do air-to-coil conversions. Most owners prefer to keep the air system working, and we repair it.
How long will a Range Rover be off the road?
It depends on the car and the job; we tell you when we quote.
Do you speak English at the workshop?
Yes, we speak English. You can also do everything on WhatsApp in English.
Can you get it ready for its Gibraltar MOT?
We don't issue Gibraltar MOTs; the test is done in Gibraltar. We do prepare cars for it.