What's included in the free 7-day trial?

The 7-day free trial gives you full READ plan access — beginner and intermediate guides for your vehicle model, full parts registry, saved guides, and read and upvote discussions. No card required. After 7 days your access expires unless you subscribe. Note: the monthly digest email is not included in the free trial. It is available to all paid READ, WRENCH, and WORKSHOP subscribers.

What can READ plan users access?

READ subscribers get full access to all beginner and intermediate guides for their selected vehicle model — all steps, torque specs, and parts lists. Advanced guides and guides for other models require WRENCH or WORKSHOP. READ also includes the full parts registry, saved guides, view and upvote discussions (cannot post or reply), and the monthly digest email. To access advanced guides or participate in discussions, upgrade to WRENCH.

Who can post in discussions?

WRENCH and WORKSHOP subscribers can post new discussion threads and reply to existing ones. READ subscribers can view the full discussion board and upvote threads and replies, but cannot post or reply. Upgrading to WRENCH unlocks full discussion participation.

Can I change my plan?

Yes. Go to your account page at any time to upgrade or downgrade. Changes take effect immediately. If you upgrade, you're billed the difference. If you downgrade, the change applies at your next billing date.

Which model do I get on the WRENCH plan?

When you sign up for WRENCH, you select one Land Rover model. You get full manual access for that model. You can change your model selection once per billing period from your account page.

What is the difference between WRENCH and WORKSHOP?

WRENCH gives you full guide access for one model, lets you contribute — propose edits, open issues, post discussions — and includes build journals to document your vehicle. WORKSHOP gives you access to all models, all manuals, unlimited build journals, maintainer eligibility, a workshop badge, priority review queue, and early access to new platform features.

What username will I have on CFP1?

When you sign up, CFP1 automatically generates a unique username using the first three letters of your email address followed by five random alphanumeric characters (A–Z and 0–9). For example, if your email starts with abc, your username becomes ABC followed by five hidden characters — displayed publicly as ABCXXXXX. The actual characters are never shown to anyone, including you. Your username is permanent and cannot be changed.

Is my email address visible to other users?

No. Your email address is never shown to other users. Only your masked username (e.g. ABCXXXXX) appears on guide contributions, discussion posts, and replies. Your email is used only for authentication and transactional emails such as account confirmations and subscription receipts.

Can I save guides?

Yes. All subscribers can save guides for quick access from their account page. Tap "save guide" on any guide — including beginner guides on READ plan. Saved guides appear in a list on your account page, where you can also remove them.

Do I receive a monthly digest?

All paid subscribers — READ, WRENCH, and WORKSHOP — receive a monthly email digest on the 1st of each month. The digest covers new guides published that month, top-voted discussions, new parts added to the registry, and platform stats. To unsubscribe from the digest, go to your account page and toggle off the monthly digest option. Your subscription remains active — only the digest email is affected.

Do you offer refunds?

Subscriptions are non-refundable except where required by South African consumer law. If you have a billing issue, email hi@cfp1.co.za

How accurate are the guides?

Every guide goes through community review before being marked field-tested. However, vehicle repairs carry inherent risk. Always apply appropriate safety measures and verify critical steps before proceeding. CFP1 does not guarantee the accuracy of any guide.

Can I contribute a guide if I'm on the READ plan?

No. Contributing guides, proposing edits, opening issues, and posting in discussions requires a WRENCH or WORKSHOP plan. READ is a view-only access tier.

What happens to a guide I submit?

Your guide enters a review queue. A maintainer with relevant model experience reviews it. If approved, it merges. If changes are needed, you'll receive feedback. You retain attribution in the guide's version history permanently.

Can I fork a guide?

Yes. WRENCH and WORKSHOP subscribers can fork a guide to create a variant — for example, a guide adapted for a specific year range or an LPG-converted engine. Forks live as branches of the original guide. READ subscribers can view forks but cannot create them.

How do part numbers work?

The parts registry maps OEM Land Rover part numbers to current aftermarket equivalents. When a part number is superseded, the registry updates and all guides that referenced the old number reflect the change.

Which vehicles does CFP1 cover?

CFP1 currently supports guide creation for: Series: Series 1, Series 2, Series 2A, Series 3. Lightweight — Air Portable: Series IIA Lightweight, Series III Lightweight. Forward Control: Series IIA Forward Control, Series IIB Forward Control, 101 Forward Control. Defender: Defender 90, Defender 110, Defender 130, Defender Wolf — Military, Defender Perentie — Australia, NAS Defender — North America, Defender 50th Anniversary, Defender High Capacity Pickup 130 HCPU. Classic Defender Era: One Ten, Ninety. Discovery: Discovery 1, Discovery 2, Discovery 3, Discovery 4, Discovery 5, Discovery Sport. Freelander: Freelander 1, Freelander 2. CFP1 currently has verified guides for Series 2, Series 2A, and Series 3. Guides for all other models are actively being written by the community.

Can I use CFP1 offline?

CFP1 requires an internet connection.

How do I contact support?

Email hi@cfp1.co.za — we aim to respond within 1 business day. CFP1 (PTY) LTD Registration No. 2026 / 192778 / 07 1 Rocherpan, Dwarskersbos, South Africa, 7365

Can I write an original guide?

Yes, if you are on the WORKSHOP plan. From your account or the navigation bar, select "write a guide". You'll be guided through a structured form covering vehicle details, tools, parts, steps, torque specifications, and variants. Once submitted, your guide enters the review queue. A maintainer with relevant model experience reviews it. If approved, it publishes as v1.0 under your authorship. You retain attribution permanently in the version history.

What are quality tiers?

Every CFP1 guide carries a quality tier: community — submitted by a WORKSHOP user, approved by a maintainer. Accurate but not yet independently field-tested. verified — confirmed accurate by an experienced maintainer with direct model knowledge. field-tested — confirmed by 3 or more WORKSHOP contributors who followed the guide on a real vehicle and the repair was successful. canonical — the definitive guide. 5 or more field-tested confirmations, live 90+ days, no open issues.

Can I write a guide for a Defender, Discovery, or Forward Control model?

Yes. WORKSHOP subscribers can write and submit original guides for any supported model including: Series: Series 1, Series 2, Series 2A, Series 3. Lightweight — Air Portable: Series IIA Lightweight, Series III Lightweight. Forward Control: Series IIA Forward Control, Series IIB Forward Control, 101 Forward Control. Defender: Defender 90, Defender 110, Defender 130, Defender Wolf, Defender Perentie, NAS Defender, Defender 50th Anniversary, Defender High Capacity Pickup 130 HCPU. Classic Defender Era: One Ten, Ninety. Discovery: Discovery 1, Discovery 2, Discovery 3, Discovery 4, Discovery 5, Discovery Sport. Freelander: Freelander 1, Freelander 2. Use the guide creation form at cfp1.co.za/guides/new. Your guide will be reviewed by a maintainer before going live. Series 2, 2A, and Series 3 guides already exist and can also be improved, adapted, or expanded by any WORKSHOP subscriber with the knowledge to do so.

What badges can I earn on CFP1?

CFP1 has two types of badges: role badges and earned activity badges. ROLE BADGES WORKSHOP — awarded to all WORKSHOP plan subscribers. Shows on all contributions and discussions. MAINTAINER — awarded to WORKSHOP users granted maintainer rights by CFP1 admin. Shows alongside your username on guide reviews and proposals. CLUB MEMBER — awarded to verified members of recognised Land Rover clubs. Submit your club affiliation from your account page. Once verified your club name appears as a badge on your contributions. FOUNDING CONTRIBUTOR — awarded to original founding contributors who joined before public launch. EARNED ACTIVITY BADGES Founding Member — you joined CFP1 before public launch. One of the original community. Solihull — seven consecutive days on CFP1. Named after the home of Land Rover. Galvanised Chassis — 30 days as a CFP1 subscriber. Built to last. Feeler Gauge — your first guide proposal or edit submitted. Precision starts here. 1st Gear — your first published guide. The journey starts here. Clean Rag — three published guides. You are building something. Overdrive — your first field-tested confirmation on a real vehicle. Happy Tappet — five field-tested confirmations. The sound of a job well done. Parts Whisperer — five verified parts registry contributions. The Anglesey — ten published guides and ten field-tested confirmations. Named after the beach where Land Rover was born.

How do I get a club member badge?

Go to your account page, enter your Land Rover club name and membership number in the club affiliation field, and submit. CFP1 admin will verify your membership and activate your badge. Verification typically takes 1–2 business days. Verified Land Rover club members receive 1 year of full WORKSHOP plan access at no charge from the date of verification. This includes all models, all guides, guide authorship, maintainer eligibility, and all WORKSHOP features.

What is a Build Journal?

A Build Journal is a permanent, structured record of everything done to your Land Rover. Document repairs, services, parts sourced, problems encountered, and milestones — all linked to CFP1 guides and the parts registry. Your journal grows with your vehicle and is preserved permanently on CFP1.

Who can see my Build Journal?

By default your journal is visible to all CFP1 members (community). You can set it to private (only you) or public (visible to everyone including non-members). You control visibility from the journal settings.

What service reminders does CFP1 send?

CFP1 tracks your service intervals by both date and odometer — whichever comes first. Set up intervals for oil changes, coolant, brake fluid, gearbox oil, tyre rotation, and any custom service. We send a reminder email 30 days before each service is due.

Which plan do I need for Build Journals?

Build Journals are available to WRENCH and WORKSHOP subscribers. READ subscribers can view community and public journals but cannot create their own.

How does billing work?

Subscriptions can be monthly or annual, billed in ZAR via Yoco. Monthly plans are charged on the same date each month. Annual plans are charged once per year and save 20% compared to monthly. Monthly: READ R18/month (~$1*), WRENCH R54/month (~$3*), WORKSHOP R90/month (~$5*) Annual: READ R173/year (~$9*), WRENCH R518/year (~$28*), WORKSHOP R864/year (~$47*) * USD amounts are approximate. All charges are in ZAR via Yoco. You can cancel anytime from your account page.

What payment methods are accepted?

Visa and Mastercard via Yoco. EFT support is on the roadmap.

I'm having a billing problem.

Email hi@cfp1.co.za with your account email and a description of the issue. We respond within 1 business day.