Roadworthy

[Stephen gresham]

I have a 2008 car that due to ill health has been stood for 3 years. My question is what is what will be required to get her back on the road an if possible approximate cost 

[Jaguar Owners Club]

HI Stephen....welcome to the Club

I would start by connecting a battery conditioner (not just a charger but a smart conditioner which will restore the battery)  or alternatively just replace the battery.

Check and inflate the tyre pressures and also check the tyre condition for perishing and cracks.

Check (and replace if necessary) the engine Oil and other fluid levels

Turn the engine over but do not necessarily start it immediately, e.g. if diesel then turn it over before the glow plugs kick in so that the engine is turning freely for a while to get the Oil pressure up. If petrol engine, then disconnect the ignition coil electrical connections or fuel injector connectors.

Ensure the brakes are not seized on and if so then gradually driving backwards and forwards until they release may work.

Good luck and let us know how you get on with it all

[Stephen gresham]

On 2/1/2024 at 8:55 AM, Jaguar Owners Club said:

HI Stephen....welcome to the Club

I would start by connecting a battery conditioner (not just a charger but a smart conditioner which will restore the battery)  or alternatively just replace the battery.

Check and inflate the tyre pressures and also check the tyre condition for perishing and cracks.

Check (and replace if necessary) the engine oil and other fluid levels

Turn the engine over but do not necessarily start it immediately, e.g. if diesel then turn it over before the glow plugs kick in so that the engine is turning freely for a while to get the oil pressure up. If petrol engine, then disconnect the ignition coil electrical connections or fuel injector connectors.

Ensure the brakes are not seized on and if so then gradually driving backwards and forwards until they release may work.

Good luck and let us know how you get on with it all

Awesome thank you