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Many thanks to you all for your comments and your welcome. They are much appreciated. I think as long as you have a sense of humour, you can usually conquer most things. If you can laugh at your own shortcomings, you're half way there. John Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you've got to start young!.

Or maybe I wont be picking it up this weekend as it seems 2 whole weeks isn't enough time to refurbish 4 alloy wheels and spray the bonnet and front bumper. I think 'less than impressed' is the politest way I can express my level of satisfaction with my local main dealer at the moment. Hopefully they'll make it up to me somehow.....will let you know!

I am proud to announce that Rimmer Bros have joined our event as a sponsor - specialising in parts for modern Jaguars. They are well worth checking out at www.rimmerbros.co.uk. Thankyou to Rimmer Bros for choosing to sponsor & support our Jaguar event :-)

People seem to forget that Top Gear is 'entertainment' so of course its scripted and the stunts and crashes are set up but its still entertaining. I would imagine the percentage of viewers who watch for genuine car information is quite low. Personally I cant wait for it to start again on Amazon Prime, it'll be well worth the 70 odd quid to me by the time I've used all the free delivery for stuff as well. I think the BBC dropped a big one by letting this one go, I just cant see the new line up of BBC Top Gear presenters being as entertaining (except perhaps Sabine Shmidt!!) or developing the same camaraderie that Jezzer, May and Hamster seem to have.

Hi All Also with DPF you cant remove them any more as its part of the MOT https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-for-mot-to-test-for-diesel-particulate-filter

Hi Adam, I have just checked and the DPF was not fitted on the s type till 2005 inn order to meet the Euro emissions test. The seller was quite right. Regards, Peter.

Hi Bill, and welcome to the club. I have the s type 2.7 Diesel and a very good engine it is. I have never had a problem with the DPF, and all it needs is about 1 longish drive a month --- about no longer a the 40 minutes at around 45 mph or over. I do mostly short runs and less than about 6500 miles a year. The stories you hear are mostly apocryphal. However I do believe that your model does not have a DPF fitted. You can usually check this by looking at the exhausts. If the exhaust gases are directed downwards there is no DPF filter fitted. One little tip is to always make sure your battery is regularly charged as the S Type does not tolerate a battery in bad condition. And if you have the Message "Parkbrake Fault" just disconnect the battery [make sure you have the radio code] and then after a minute or so connect it, apply the footbrake and parkbrake, and then reset your clock, volumes, radio, windows etc. [There is a post with full instructions]. Meanwhile, enjoy the Club and your Jaguar. Regards, Peter.

Couldn't agree more Andrew

every one is looking for the solution for the abs lights on the dash board , if you realise this problem only occur after you change brake pads or done service on the brakes, solution for this problem , its not money , just need the to bleed the brake fluid 100% do not leave any air you never thought about this one did you I fix my problem ,after I got the mechanic to reset the computer ,not bad ? jaguar and they thousands off dollars to fix errors some times caused by them suckers happy dring every one