Arkonik Reviews 175

I have to say, really impressed by the vehicles from Arkonik, they have the most beautiful design to them and performance outweighs the rest. Would 100% recommend!

My wife and I finally had the opportunity to come and visit the Arkonik facility and get a look at the Defender 90 they have been building for us. Covid has slowed the process down, but he Arkonik team was very good with their communications with us and kept us up to date on everything. Super happy with the quality of the build so far and can't tell you how great everybody was to us on our visit.

We are so looking forward to our 90 to be completed in the UK and make it's way over the South Carolina for a few SVO upgrades.

Chris - Palm Harbor, FL

I recently purchased a 1990 Arkonik Defender 90 from its original owner. The rebuild dates from 2016 and the owner had put just 1600 miles on it. Simply put, the craftsmanship is extraordinary, the truck drives better than I remember these things driving when they originally were sold in the USA. When I informed Arkonik, they sent me user guides, maintenance books and other materials all of which are beautifully illustrated and well thought out. This is an EXTRAORDINARY company.

The team at Arkonik continue to impress with after sales service and help me to maintain my D90 to like new status. Always great to see this level of commitment to stand behind their product.

What an incredible experience! From the moment I received the custom Arkonik box with paint chips and interior leather samples to delivery, I was blown away.

The entire team was world-class. The care and attention to detail was evident every step of the way. Thomas helped start the process, Toby tirelessly worked with me to dial in my custom specs, Sam sent updated "baby pictures" through the customer portal, and Ron walked me through the test drive.

My schedule permitted me to visit the South Carolina custom shop, and that was a real treat. I was able to see up close many of the killer builds, I have been obsessing over for years. I was able to talk to and meet a large portion of the US team that worked on my vehicle.

And the cherry on top was I met the owner, Andy while I was there. The funny thing was, I was so high on seeing my car for the first time, it didn't register that he was the owner at first.

As a guy who leads up the most badass Defender restoration team in the world, I would have expected him to be a big shot or not take the time to introduce himself to me. However, Andy was quite the opposite. Such a cool, humble guy - that really cares about his customers and the entire Arkonik experience. Meeting Andy and the team, it is clear to see why Arkonik is the marketplace leader in custom Defender restoration.

Arkonik delivered in every way and exceeded my expectations! I am glad I decided to do it right, and go with Arkonik.

-Mark Anderson

Great products and awesome people to work with.

I am the new owner of a customized Defender 90 by Arkonik! Throughout the process, I found every member of the team friendly and professional. Their attention to detail and emphasis on customer service is unparalleled! I recently joined the Pioneer program, a no-brainer considering my experience from the design, build, delivery, and hand-over process -- NEXT LEVEL. Arkonik is truly the GOAT!

I have had my 110 now for a few months and absolutely love it! Still can’t believe that it is mine. The entire experience has been amazing from design to delivery. I highly recommend going to Charleston and meeting the team to pick yours up. Arkonik is truly a cut above the rest.

We came over from the States to see the UK and to also visit the office and shop of Arkonik. We are buying a restored Land-rover from them and while we have heard good things and our conversations are wonderful, seeing the operation, the people working and the quality they put in was invaluable. This really gave my wife and I comfort. If you are in England, I strongly recommend a visit.

Great product! I have purchased 4 trucks over the years
2- 110’s
1- 110 pickup
1- 90. My current car with a LS3 V8 motor. Wow. Wonderful customization options inside and out. I spoiled myself w auto windows and auto transmission (but it cleverly looks like a stick shift). KS.

After searching various ads/companies in the UK that knew Defenders, I stumbled upon Arkonik and made the best decision. I've owned mine now for almost 10 years, and enjoyed every aspect of it. The team at Arkonik are, even now very reachable and knowledgeable and willing to offer solutions to any questions I may have. I am now fortunate enough to clear and deliver each one into Canada and look forward to see the consistent quality that goes into their builds. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a unique and quality vehicle.

I recently have joined the pioneer club and Oliver Harrington has been basically my concierge with regards to every thing about my Arkonik 110. He has made my experience with owning an Arkonik vehicle amazing. He has the highest level of service and is a wonderful person to work with. Not only is the vehicle perfection, the customer service that comes along with it is second to none. Mahalo Oli and Arkonik

I’ve owned my beautifully restored Defender for 2.5 yrs and it still feels like yesterday that I took delivery. The 18 month build blew by in no time at all. The factory visit was a must for me, and the quality of workmanship and pride taken by the employees was immediately evident. Since handover, the Arkonik Support team have been there every step of the way, whether it’s just to answer some questions or helping with service. This truck continually turns heads with its beautiful detail.

I recently took delivery of my 110. It was restored by Arkonik a few years ago, and recently upgraded with an LS3, suspension, brakes, electrical and so on. It’s essentially a brand new truck. And it’s amazing!! That sound!! The build and finish quality is second to none - I’m very happy. I will be using my truck a lot, which seems relatively unusual, including off road camping adventures here in Canada. Through the process there were a few hiccups, mostly down to communication difficulties. I found the key is to find the right people to talk to. In my case, I am extremely happy in my dealings with Grant Spicer - he goes above and beyond when others are not able to help so much, and still does that after delivery. Oli is also very helpful. I was also lucky enough to have Levi come to visit me for handover and some electrical work - can’t speak highly enough of Levi’s attitude and professionalism. Overall, one very happy customer and I would not hesitate to recommend Arkonik.

The D90 that Arkonik helped me design is even better than I had imagined. The quality and dedication that all employees demonstrate for each vehicle and each customer was obvious the day I first saw my own “new” D90. I have had a 3 year relationship with Arkonik and have visited both the UK and US facilities. I have personally met most of the employees. At each interaction, whether in person, via email, videocon or telephone, Arkonik folks were focused on what I wanted and how they could do it for me. Having a beautifully built and reliable to drive classic was my goal and that’s what Arkonik delivered. For that they get my respect because they’ve surely earned it.

I love this company. I had the opportunity to pick up and drive about 2600 miles home in one of these awesome machines. I flew into Charleston SC and met with the Ron Heidstra who is the manager of the Arkonik dealership. What a great guy, he took the time to go through everything thing with me about the car. He was great! He even gave me the Arkonik sweater he had on. (The we’re in the process of moving shops when I was there so that was the only one on hand. I was happy to have one.)
The drive back to SLC was a dream. Needless to say, I fell in love with this car. All the looks and waves from passerby’s was so cool, I felt like a celebrity in this beast. That LS3 engine is no joke, that amazing grumble it makes was music to my ears. The craftsmanship and attention to detail was on another level.
I was able to speak to Oli Harrington as well. He’s the sales guy that made all this possible. Super cool guy, very responsive and always on the ball. He gets thing done quickly and in a timely manner. Communication is key, especially while communicating in two different countries.
Thanks for all you guys do! Cheers!

I have had my beautifully restored Arkonik Defender 110 for nearly 3 years and, using it as my daily driver around town, have driven it about 10,000 miles. I cannot say enough good things about Arkonik. Their customer service is spectacular. Look, if you are going to have a 30 year old vehicle restored, especially a Land Rover, expect some issues. With Arkonik, when I needed a repair or a replacement part or just some advice/reassurance, they have always responded promptly and ALWAYS made sure any problem was resolved to MY complete satisfaction. They have gone above and beyond for me. You are not just purchasing a gorgeous vehicle that will put a smile on your face every time you drive it, you are purchasing peace of mind that you and your Defender will be well cared for by Arkonik. And you know what they say, peace of mind is priceless.

I bought a D110 in the UK in 2010 and it became part of the family. When a local mechanic told me it was time to retire or rebuild it, I had a tough choice to make. After significant research, I chose Arkonik to take on the job - the best decision I could have made. They took the time to walk me through every step of the process (I am not mechanically minded), explaining choices and trade offs. The result has been outstanding. Our Defender is still recognisable, but everything is better: the basics, the upgrades (especially the outstanding LS3 engine) and the new features. We now can’t wait to start its next decade of adventures. I would highly recommend Arkonik. There are many individuals there who have made my journey enjoyable, but what has been particularly impressive has been the consistency of quality of service that I have had at each step, a credit to a culture that is clearly focussed on delivering excellence.

I’ve had the privilege of working with Arkonik for 5 years now. I built a D110 with the help of the team and recently have added the LS3 Vette engine. The communication and hard work that Arkonik puts into every aspect of the relationship and the defender is incredible. Choosing Arkonik was the best decision I made.

Without a doubt, working with Arkonik was the best decision we ever made. Each and every employee treated us like family. The process was seamless and we would do it all over again. Hands down… THE BEST!!! 10/10!!!