It’s that time of year, the roads are wet, the temperature is fluctuating constantly with regular frosts and that means we’re all driving our Defenders to cope with the weather.
With frosty weather comes the need to grit the roads. With grit comes salt. With salt comes rust. Rust is the nemesis of all Land Rover owners not just Defender owners.
With Spring on the horizon we know that you, like us, are starting to think of longer days and the trips that we all dream of as Defender owners.
In the spirit of longer days and sunnier weather here are our top upgrades for your Land Rover Defender to get you expedition ready this Spring.
This time of the year in the UK is abundant in frosty mornings. We all know the pain of leaving the house and strolling over to your pride and joy only to find your windscreen coated in a thick layer of ice. Then cold starting your Defender, cranking the heat and traipsing round your Defender with your ice scraper to scrape your windscreen in the hopes of being able to see where you’re going.
As Defender owners we all know the interior deteriorates over time, with seats getting torn, door cards battered, and most of us have experienced the dreaded sagging headlining. The unseemly sight of a headlining encroaching on your head is one of the most frustrating things you can see as you drive your pride and joy. The cause is simple yet frustrating, but thankfully as Defender specialist we’ve experienced this too many times and have found the solutions so you don’t have to suffer too.
As any Land Rover Defender owner knows, these vehicles are built to withstand rigorous conditions and demanding usage. However, the resilience of these off-road vehicles does not render them immune to interior degradation, particularly noticeable in the seating. Over time, Defender seat frames can develop structural weaknesses, leading to creaking, while the cover materials are susceptible to tearing or cracking. Furthermore, the polyurethane foam used for cushioning can lose its original density and resilience, impacting the comfort of the seating.
Continue readingIf you’re the proud owner of a 2-door 110 hardtop, you know just how versatile and capable this vehicle can be. But what if you could take it to the next level? What if you could transform your hardtop into a stylish and practical station wagon, complete with symmetrical windows and matching interior trims?
Continue readingMasai is a brand name of Omega Automotive Ltd. We manufacture high quality automotive accessories and parts, particularly various windows for the iconic Land Rover Defender.
