Union Jack 4X4 / Rover Dude

Found these guys on Unilocal and I am soooo glad I did! Not far from South Orange County and they had exactly the part I needed for a fair (great) price!
I have never used them for repairs as I do that myself but if you need a quality used part this is the place for all Land Rover owners!

I want to start off with I’m not a big Unilocaler but John is the man and deserves the credit! I have a 98′ Discovery and any one who owns one knows your mechanic will become a close friend who you will see often”. John has got to be the most honest upfront guy I’ve ever met. I’ve had everything from a starter replacement, power steering problems and brake fluid leaks and he has not only fixed everything better than it was before but for a fraction of the cost and always comes in early or stays late to squeeze me in. The guy has a true passion for rovers and knows what he’s talking about! He’s the guy if you own a rover!

Had a routine maintenance done on my LR3. The quote was about half the cost from the dealer. I really like the client type approach with this shop. Everyone was friendly and personable. Will definitely come back again.

If you own a rover John is the guy to see. Great service, extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Would highly recommend.

Have to say I’m very glad I found this guy and his shop to work on my RRC LWB. My RRC was in a serious state when I had it towed it in. Seem the head gasket blew and was leaking into system. John knew right off the bat what was wrong and I let him at it. When I got it back it ran like a champ! Second time I went to him was for an electrical issue, he knew what it was before I even brought it in. That is what is key here — when you consider where to bring your RRC, he knows the car inside and out and can diagnose the issue with out even pulling out a screwdriver. That is what I like and why I will be returning to this guy for all my gremlin filled RRC. And prices are WAY more reasonable than anywhere or anyone else! Thanks John!

An obsession with Land Rovers is an asset for a Land Rover mechanic. Step into the office and their obsession is immediately noticeable. This means their knowledge of Land Rover is extensive without being expensive. They accommodated my need for a quick repair turnaround too. All in all my experience has been very pleasant. Thanks guys.

My 1995 County LWB was having some overheating issues as well as other misc. electrical niggles, so I started looking for a good shop. Being new to LA, I was overwhelmed. Luckily John came highly recommended by a friend, so I made an appointment.
John is the best mechanic I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. He knows his stuff and went the extra mile by texting me pictures of the work being performed and keeping the «project» on-​time and under budget!
If you care about your Rover and your budget, do yourself a favor and take yours to John.

RoverDude has a great stock of hard to find parts to keep Land Rovers on the road. I was on a bind with my truck’s cooling system and John came to the rescue with my parts and very reasonable prices.
Thumbs up for an honest guy that is there to help the tight knit community of Land Rovers Enthusiasts.
Thanks John.

John just saved me from buying an absolute lemon of an LR3. Went to a local used car dealership because I saw an LR3 that I wanted to make a run at. Goal was to look and drive the car today and have John look at the car Monday. Of course, the dealer put pressure on my by saying that two other people were coming to look at the car in a couple of hours and there was no guarantee that the car would be available Monday. Called John to ask if he could fit the car in today. He made room. After about 45 minutes he called me back with a couple of major issues; 1) a potentially leaky head gasket and 2) a rear drive shaft that was about to fall apart. Passed on the car and found a new mechanic. A gem in the land of serpents.

John is not only an exceptional mechanic, but a very considerate individual as well. In spite of the fact that I live quite a distance from his shop, John made himself available on a Sunday morning so I could pick up my ’93 Range Rover and not miss part of a work day.
I took the train early in the morning, and John insisted on picking me up from the train station. The ride home in my freshly serviced 21 year old truck was pure joy… it was clear she got serviced by someone who knows these trucks inside and out.
If you own one of these great vehicles, you owe it to yourself to get to know John. He’s a great guy, very knowledgeable, has every part imaginable and is very fairly priced. It no wonder there are always about 15 Land Rovers at his shop.
As these trucks and their parts become more and more rare, knowing John is a key part of a great ownership experience.
Range Rover + John Gadd = Pure Motoring Pleasure :)

John is awesome. He won’t sell you what you don’t need, and is straight forward about all the work he does. He worked on my defender and I can’t be happier. He’s very pragmatic about the work he recommends as to not break the bank. I couldn’t recommend him more.
If you live in LA and don’t want to drive all the way down to his shop, there is an enterprise rent a car within a mile of his shop where you can rent an economy car for about $ 100 a week. Makes it easy to leave your car so John can get all the work done without you worrying about needing a car to drive.

John has saved a few times now when it comes to rovers! Saved my truck and sanity after doing a head gasket job for me on my p38. Even picked up the truck from my house! Got it back running smooth as silk and cleaned the engine and stopped a squeak in my brake which was affecting a sensor. Very thorough, explained everything needed and gave me a more than fair price. I’ll always own a rancid as long as johns around! Keep up the good service.

I found John just after my Range Rover Classic was rear ended last year. Not only did he have a plenty of spares on hand he had invaluable input as to how to fix my truck. I’ve worked with plenty of professionals in the automotive industry and I have to say John is one of my favorite guys in the business. I’ll probably always have a Range Rover thanks to Rover Dude!