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When Jaguar bought the Halewood factory the last Mondeo had a Jaguar Badge. Six months later the X Type went on to the road. It was a different car although some of the engines were similar to Ford. The s type used the chassis of the Lincoln. Both these cars were real Jaguars. I lived 5 miles away from Halewood and when the Mondeo finished so did Ford of Halewood. Full stop. Peter

Hi Aubrey, it might get a lot of stick for being a Ford Mondeo in Sheeps Clothing but my High Gloss Black 2003 Sports V6 SALOON gets a lot of admiring comments from other Drivers practically every day and still looks the Bees Knees . A good looking car and a match I would say for any of the plastic monotype cars of today. Keep it clean and polished with a good Ceramic Glaze polish and well maintained for a great driving experience. BAZZER RN

Hi I think you may be right to fit a new battery but just make sure the correct one for the car is fitted ?????

Hi There, I put the article on as it actually is on the side of the X type, as am I. I have owned an X type and they are great to drive. Its just some people do look down on the X as not a real Jaguar, in my opinion mistakenly. The one I have seen and really like is the racing green with cream interior, looks so good. Julie.

Same problem, told it was the Heater Matrix and would cost around £150 to supply and install from local garage, the problem was in fact a blocked Cabin Filter bought from from Borg and Beck £ 9.54 inc delivery, fitted in 20 mins problem solved, hope this helps Bazzer RN

Hi Bruno Can you give us some more detail. Any warning lights or messages? Does it turn over? Does it Lock/Unlock OK? John

I've done about 2500 miles over the last week, (parents visiting from abroad and travelling the UK to visit family) and this morning I noticed a strong burning smell when I got home from Gatwick airport after dropping off. Lifted the bonnet and I can hear a rattling noise that I believe to be the water pump. If the pump has gone then this would surely determine the smell as one of the belts could likely be rubbing? As I'm pushing 100k miles, the cam belt is soon due and am wondering whether to get this replaced at the same time, as water pumps generally get replaced with cam belt changes anyway. Should I go through Jaguar or would my local independent be capable? I have a 2010 3.0 V6 sport. I am sure the price difference would be phenomenal?

Checked the battery and fuse, both are good. Why does not start??