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Hi Geoff, the ability of the battery to start the engine is not a good indicator of the battery condition these days. Even a 2005 car has a lot of electronics incorporated and these are very voltage sensitive. So, even though the car can be started by the existing battery, I would suggest that you get it properly checked by an Auto Electrician - if you don't have the tools and knowledge to do it yourself. Incidentally, perceived wisdom is to consider a car battery, lead acid variety, a consumable item and change when it gets to around 5-years old. Do you know the age of your battery? A series of voltage checks will be required at various stages of the operation to truly assess the battery condition. I am sure someone will be along shortly to advise exactly what the various readings should be, but as a starter: 1. With the engine running, i.e. charging from the alternator, the voltage should be in the region of 14.6V 2. After a long run and stopping the engine, the voltage should be in the region of 13.6V if checked immediately on stopping the engine 3. If placed on a charger / conditioner, then fully charged should give a reading of around 12.8V with the reading taken at least 3 - 4 hours after disconnecting the charger, i.e. given the chance to settle 4. If the reading 3 - 4 hours after disconnecting from the charger were to be 12.5V, then the battery is potentially only at 50% charge Please note that batteries are individual, subject to varying duty cycles and at this time of the year, winter and cold, they will not be at their best condition in any event. N6 JMX

Merry Christmas to the members of the Jaguar Owners Club Enjoy the festive break and see you back here in 2025

The same to you Trevor --Have a good one ------ Frank

Hi Mark, well done you and welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring. Post a few photos once you have it on the driveway. Have a great festive season. N6 JMX

I don't know where you are in Europe but a local breaker would be able to fix you up probably off the shelf these days. Make sure it is the same type and that hopefully the adjustment system is OK. Repair kits for this are readily available for about 60 quid. By the way the way you need to remove the front to do the job. M

Identical (Crikey, we sound like a bunch of miserable manic depressives! 😮 )

Grampian Transport Museum runs an annual event, How Many Left, which showcases vehicles of which there are under 500 recorded on the DVLA database. The event will run on Sunday 11 May and based on recent years around 130 vehicles will be on show and (subject to weather) around 1000 visitors on the day. In recent years we've also had a "show within the show" featuring 50 years of the VW Golf, 100 years of MG and 70 years of BMC for example. In 2025, we are featuring 100 years of the Jaguar marque and would welcome any Jaguar owners coming along with their cars. Entrants receive free admission to the museum which has an excellent shop and tearoom as well as topical displays which include an ex Eddie Irvine F1 Jaguar. Further information about the museum and the event can be found at gtm.org.uk All at GTM look forward to welcoming you !

Hi Mark, Thank you. Since posting I recently had one of my cars paint and interior detailed, wheels refurbed and coating added. It looks great. I do try my self to keep them looking presentable but the XJ I only bought last year really need a lot of time spent on it, which I have not had. I am really pleased with the results. Best Regards, Julie.

Thanks Geoff, That's what I figured also I won't have the hassle of having to book it in to 2 different garages & if the fault returns who do you go to! Rather bizarrely I went out in the car yesterday & the fault message on the dash cleared itself along with the ABS light, when I got home I switched the engine off, left it for a while re started it & the message returned so have still decided to have the work done just to be on the safe side

I bought a Dec 2020 2.0D F Pace from Marshalls Ipxswich in April, with 39,500 miles on the clock. Since then the turbo has "blown" and been replaced twice and is now back with them again as it has happened for a third time. ! It's on warranty but I have lost confidence in it. I have only done 2000 miles in that time. The mechanic is saying he does not know what is causing the problem and they are getting a specialist Jaquar engineer to look at it. They are also saying it is very unusual for a turbo to blow.....but I am wondering if it is.? Does anyone have a similar experience Unhappy Me