Land Rover Repair in Sarasota

At Starlight Automotive, Land Rover and Range Rover models have been a steady part of our shop for years — from classic Defenders and Discovery IIs to the modern L322, L405, Velar, Evoque, and Discovery 5. If your Land Rover is sagging on one corner, making groaning noises from the suspension, throwing transmission codes, or just overdue for service, we understand these vehicles better than most places around here.

Land Rovers are built tough for off-road capability, but that complexity brings reliable patterns of issues once the miles pile up: air suspension compressor failures or leaking air struts causing the vehicle to sit low (especially common on Range Rover Sport L320 and full-size L322/L405), height sensor or valve block problems leading to uneven ride height or “air suspension inactive” warnings, transfer case chain stretch or actuator failures on full-time 4WD systems, ZF 6HP/8HP transmission adaptations slipping or harsh shifts (conductor plate or mechatronic issues are frequent), coolant leaks from the plastic crossover pipe under the supercharger or turbo on V6/V8 engines, oil leaks from the front cover gasket or rear main seal, timing chain tensioner wear on Ingenium diesels and petrol engines, and the classic electrical gremlins like faulty body control modules (BCM), instrument cluster failures, or infotainment blackouts on InControl systems. We’ve fixed enough of these to recognize the symptoms quickly and avoid unnecessary downtime.

• Air suspension repairs — compressor rebuilds or replacements, strut leaks, valve block solenoid cleaning or swaps, height sensor calibration
• Engine work — timing chain tensioner and guide replacements (many Ingenium and AJ-V8 jobs without full teardown), coolant crossover pipe upgrades, turbo or supercharger diagnostics, oil consumption checks
• Transmission service — ZF 6HP/8HP fluid/filter changes, mechatronic diagnostics and rebuilds, adaptation resets, transfer case fluid and actuator service
• Suspension and steering — bushings, control arms, sway bar links, dynamic response system (active anti-roll) diagnostics, wheel bearing/hub replacements
• Brakes — ABS/DSC module troubleshooting, electronic parking brake resets, rotor/pad jobs with proper bedding
• Electrical and module diagnostics — using SDD/Pathfinder or JLR full factory tools (not generic scanners), battery registration and coding, adaptive lighting calibration, Terrain Response system checks, InControl/MMI reboots, key fob programming

We follow Land Rover factory specs for oils (Castrol EDGE 5W-30/0W-20 or equivalent approvals), filters, and fluids — no generic substitutes that lead to sludge, leaks, or codes. Parts are genuine JLR or trusted OE equivalents (always reviewed with you first).

• Clear, fixed quotes — we lock it in before starting, and call before any extras
• Thorough diagnostics with JLR-specific tools — catching adaptations, hidden faults, and software updates that basic readers miss
• Efficient repairs — compressor swaps, sensor fixes, or fluid services often done same-day or next
• We get how Land Rovers are engineered — no shortcuts or half-fixes that compromise capability or reliability
• Local shop with real experience — we’re right here in Sarasota, know your vehicle when it returns, and treat it with the respect these trucks deserve

Whether it’s routine maintenance, an air suspension fault that’s dropping the car overnight, transmission hesitation, coolant leak, or a bigger engine job, we have the tools, knowledge, and parts to get your Land Rover back to confident driving — on-road or off.

Give us a call or book online — we’ll get you scheduled quickly and handle it properly.