Vic — Senior Workshop Manager & JLR Engine Specialist
Vogue Technics, Grays, Essex
Professional Background
Vic has spent over two decades working on some of the most technically demanding engines in the automotive industry — and for the past 15 years, his focus has been exclusively on Jaguar Land Rover vehicles.
As Senior Workshop Manager at Vogue Technics in Grays, Essex, he oversees every engine rebuild that leaves the workshop, setting the standard for quality, precision and transparency that the business is known for.
His specialist knowledge covers the full range of JLR engine families — from the 2.0L Ingenium diesel and petrol units through to the high-performance 5.0L AJ133 supercharged engine fitted to the Range Rover SVR. Working on these engines every day gives Vic a level of hands-on familiarity with their tolerances, failure points and assembly requirements that cannot be replicated by a general mechanic.
"If you cannot show the customer what you are doing, you should not be doing it." — Vic's WhatsApp Video Transparency Policy
Core Engine Expertise
Vic specialises in the following JLR engine families, with detailed knowledge of each unit's known failure modes and rebuild specifications.
RR SVR 5.0L Supercharged — AJ133
GEN1 (2018–2022) & GEN2 (2022+)
"The most complex units producing 508ps, demanding absolute precision at assembly."
Oil consumption, bearing wear, supercharger issues
Full strip, machining, OEM reassembly, high-load road test
LR 3.0L TDV6 / SDV6 — 306DT
Vogue, Sport, Discovery 4 (2010–2018)
"Rebuilt hundreds of these across both generations. Masters of the 306DT platform."
Timing chain stretch, turbo failure, oil pump wear
Timing chain replacement, bottom-end inspection, turbo assessment
Range Rover 4.4L TDV8 — 448DT
Range Rover Vogue & Sport (2010–2018)
"Complex V8 diesel unit requiring specialist twin-turbo calibration."
Turbo failure, timing chain, injector issues, oil pump
Twin turbo inspection, full timing system overhaul, pressure testing
LR 2.0L Ingenium — 204DTD / 204DTA
Single (177hp) & Twin Turbo (237hp)
"Modern platform powering Evoque, Discovery Sport, Velar, and Defender."
Turbo failure, timing issues, oil consumption, EGR problems
Latest OEM-spec timing kit, turbo diagnostic, EGR cleaning
Defender 3.0L Inline 6 Diesel — DT306
Defender 110 & 130, Velar (2019+)
"AJ20D6 Euro 6 architecture. Specialist knowledge of the new inline 6 setup."
Oil consumption, timing system reliability, injector issues
EURO 6 compliant rebuild using strictly OEM components
RR 2.0L Petrol Ingenium — PT204 / 204PT
Standard Petrol & P400e PHEV (398 BHP)
"Specialist knowledge of RDE2-compliant high-power hybrid variants."
Hybrid systems integration, timing issues, turbo diagnostic
PHEV powertrain compatibility rebuild, standard petrol overhaul
The "Vic" Methodology
"Engine rebuilding is a precision art. Quality is never compromised for speed."
Full Strip Before Quote
No engine is quoted without being stripped first. We find the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Video Documentation
Every significant finding is recorded and sent via WhatsApp. Transparency is non-negotiable.
OEM-Spec Components
All work uses main-dealer standard parts. We do not accept compromise on critical items.
Torque & Tolerance
Every fastener is torqued to factory spec. Every clearance is measured precisely.
Full Road Testing
No vehicle leaves without a proper road test under operating temperatures and load.
This discipline separates a rebuild that lasts a decade from one that fails within two years.
Technical Credentials
NVQ Level 3
"Benchmark professional qualification formally assessed against national industry standards for engine rebuild competency."
RAC Approved
"Only awarded to engineers who meet the highest standard for technical competence. Verification of specialist knowledge."
IGA / Trading Standards
"Independently verified standards for quality, transparency and customer protection across the UK automotive sector."
Book a Direct Technical Consultation with Vic
Not sure if your JLR engine needs a full rebuild or a partial repair? Vic is available for direct technical assessments, either by phone or at our Grays workshop.
No pressure. No upselling. Just straight advice from a master specialist.