Latest Posts

False

Hi Gordon, welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring - a really helpful crew of enthusiasts on here, so ask away if you need advice. N6 JMX

Thank you Jim.. I'm on it!!!

How much without the insert?

Thanks Jim, I'll take a look later (when the frost melts!) Jon

BUYING A USED LUXURY CAR 1. Check out the seller. 2, If it's a trader check them out with Companies House online. Costs nothing. If they don't have a good looking website or pictures of their site and garage facilities, or they are in a backstreet lot in the middle of nowhere, be wary. Ignore their reviews. 4. If it's a private sale, search google. 4. Get the VIN number from the seller (it's on the V5). Use this to contact Jaguar to find out what optional extras were not purchased when the car was registered. You are looking for things like front and rear parking sensors; voice control; reverse parking camera. In fact everything you were expecting from the car. Beware getting a car which is missing stuff that you take for granted from the user manual (get one online from Jaguar) 4. If everything above gives you some confidence, ignore the advertisement number and phone them on their registered landline you discover in (2). If the number is a mobile and they are a trader ask them for a land line to call. They're unlikely to give you one but it should reduce your confidence in them if they don't. 5. Ask them if they have the following ready to hand over on collection, should you decide to go ahead: Current V5; Service history book with (all) stamps; Service invoices for all past services; invoices for interim work and for repairs. They won't have everything but you'll know what you're buying. 6. Ensure that they are willing to have an onsite Pre-Purchase inspection of the car, 7. Arrange a pre-purchase inspection of the car. I used ClickMechanic and paid around £300, but there are plenty of other providers. Believe me when I say it saved me a fortune in money, time and confidence by stopping me buying a really dodgy car from a possibly dodgy dealer and previous owner. 8. Before the inspection, tell the mechanic everything you have discovered so far, and clarify what the report will and will not cover. Make sure it includes a full electronic diagnosis (they will probably negotiate the additional price on this since it's a simple task to plug into the diagnostic port while they are onsite). Ask the mechanic to cover whatever else is troubling you and negotiate the additional cost. Talk to the mechanic and discuss the report. 9. If possible, go to see the car and observe for yourself the exterior and interior, and the condition of the wheels and tyres. Ask for the car to be cleaned beforehand and note any scuffs which might require professional attention - you can only polish out so much if the paint layer has been damaged. If you're happy, go ahead!

Hi Steve, given that Jon has confirmed that your existing wheels are original fit, have you now visited the Kwik Fit website and inserted your registration number to see a list of tyres suitable for your vehicle? You don't need to buy any tyres from Kwik Fit, but their website assistance is very good. N6 JMX

Hi Brett, despair not, this is actually quite a common failing and, believe it or not, DVLA HAVE been trying to be helpful, just in their own manner. You will need to have an inspection of your car completed by a Jaguar Club that is recognised as being capable / registered to complete the DVLA report - there are a lot more numbers to locate on the car and check against the practical aspects of your car than you may at first think. First up, you should apply to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT) to seek a Heritage Certificate for your car - this is like a birth certificate and provides the starting point for any inspection. Next, I suggest you join the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (JEC), where you will be able to get in touch with the Club's DVLA liaison officer. He can arrange for someone from the Club who is more local to you (I do them in Scotland) to visit and conduct an inspection - there is usually a charity donation / expenses fee for the inspection. Once the Report is completed by the Inspector, he submits that to the Club's DVLA Liaison Officer who submits it to DVLA with the appropriate letters and photographs - from the Inspector. DVLA paperwork / registration usually follows very swiftly thereafter. Don't knock or plead your case direct with the DVLA, or insist that your mechanic / engineer is qualified to complete a report - DVLA have their own processes and if they are not adhered to, the result is frustration. You should find the JDHT and the JEC easily online, but if you have any issues, come back here and I will try and advise further. N6 JMX

I have a Jaguar XF 2009/10. I have this problem. No comms option on menu. No Voice Control on anything. Bluetooth and phone working fine, Ideally I would like a simple solution (e.g. download an upgrade and upload to the car - here is the explanation of how you do that). Or failing that a detailed explanation of what needs to be done (e,g, go to a Jaguar dealer and suck it up). Or failing that a suggestion of where I should look to find useful help, Does no-one on this forum answer a question with a helpful answer rather than a cryptic answer involving their two years of struggling with the problem and exhibiting their detailed knowledge of all the unexplained acronyms which they have found along the way and still fail to explain? Thanks in advance for putting up with my rant.

too good to scrap i have my s type looking for a new home mot failer spares or repair had front wings replaced all under sealed recent brakes done all round gearbox been changed since ive had it engine and gearbox are sweet no warning lights starts first time and drives smooth new tyre on spare failed mot on bushes all round also advisorys as well ,worth more than scrap value any offers considered brian 07729546507

I have 5 celtic wheels and tyres 17inch 4 toyo proxes tyres are good condition spare tyre ok as spare but would change new centre caps 07739101335

I have left and right front wings for xj8x308 jag they are like new as far can tell no dents or rust very good condition have pictures if needed

when I went to type in topic it self filled so, have I asked this before, I wonder. My horn only works if I depress the centre of the pad, not the corners as it used to, my question is, how can I "open" the pad to inspect contacts/wiring without wrecking it? Ta, Miles

2007 2.7d - 128k - black with grey leather inerior - new mot - recent alternator, battery - 2 x recon turbos 17k ago - scabby rear wheel - untidy under bonnet. in need of some tlc. looking around £1800.

I had the same problem with my X350 after changing the rear brake pads. It turned out to be the battery, which was about 5 years old and showed no signs of failing up till then. Good luck

New member here with a similar or related issue. Having just replaced the primary cable (by making my own inner up and fitting it to the actuator), I'm now struggling with the routing of this cable - does it really run across and out of thr driveshaft tunnel? before doubling back to link up with the lhs cable?Sorry, my car is an early xf, which looks to be similar to the s type. Should have taken a picture or two I know, but getting this out was a sense of humor sapping experience... Thanks Huw

Hi. Yes, you would need to disclose this change to your insurer as a modification. Regards, Dan.

I've noticed that I can hear the power steering pump wheezing even when making normal driving corrections on tighter bends. Is it normal to hear the power steering when driving normally (in which case I've nothing to worry about) or is this abnormal?

Hello, I have a problem on the above, the horn has ceased to function properly from the steering wheel, only working when the centre of the pad is depressed, instead of any of the corners etc. It passed its MOT but realy annoys me. I have carried out the Googling to no avail, regarding how to just remove the horn pad from the wheel for inspection/repair purposes. Could anyone please advise me on this as I don't want to tear it to shreds due to my lack of knowledge. Many thanks, Miles

Hi everyone.. Im having my xf 2011 boot wiring loom replaced due to external boot button does not open I've been informed by auto electrician a possible keyless module replacement may be required I'm hoping the wiring loom sorts issue but I'm worried if garage disconnects the battery I may get BCM issues any ideas . Thanks for reading Richard

I am looking for 1rear wheel and tyre for my 2005 would you sell one only ? I think it is 20” and wider than the front wheel. thanks Michael Muir

Hi Has anyone tested the shock absorber unit for electrical fault? How do I know if there is a fault? Many thanks

Your situation is very similar to my recent experience (I bought a very low milage XK that had a few services missed during very low annual milage years) I carefully checked over my XK before buying it in December 24, then once I bought it I took it to a jaguar specialist and had a full (change everything) service and inspection (even though the selling dealer had just serviced it) to baseline its maintenance - the car was sound no issues. Now 3000 miles later (more milage than it has done in the last 5 years combined) the car is running perfectly no issues, no increased oil consumption and as it only had 15k on it when I bought it the engine feels like it is finally being run in!

I recently had a quantity of the above plastic screw covers 3 D made as they are no longer available from Jaguar. If anyone wants some please let me know.

Well, I finally got round to trying the fix for the ECU for all the windows as suggested by Jim (N6 JMX) which I think is the problem but probably needs to be replaced as the fix didn't work in this case - but thanks for the suggestion. My mechanic says watch out for coded ECU modules that might be specific to the car and therefore not interchangeable - does any one know if it is a simple case of buying a new or spare module or having to get a specific coded one to replace it? Grateful for responses as my index finger's getting a bit fed up after a year of endlessly 8 button pressing for every window!