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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022 As I am sure all of you are aware there have been new Regulations and Rules brought into being concerning Cyclist, Pedestrians, Parking, Overtaking etc., etc., A lot of these rules E.G. Parking near junctions, across entrances, facing against the flow of traffic at night etc., etc., are not actually new and have been in existence in various laws and regulations for many years. It seems that the issuing of an update Highway code has been chosen as a media to reinforce many existing matters, as well as creating NEW. However the new rules regarding cyclists have I believe caused an ambiguous issue to arise in the form of overtaking cyclists on “Double White Lines.” It is now stated that cyclists can be overtaken on double white lines. “You may cross a double-white line if necessary (provided the road is clear) to overtake someone cycling or riding a horse if they are travelling at 10 mph or less (Rule 129). “ What is not written in the gov.uk item (as link at beginning of article, and understandably not quoted) is the fact that there are other acts of law that one must consider in this statement. At one stage The Road Traffic Act deemed crossing a white line to be “an absolute offence”, the witnessing of one wheel over the double white lines was a prosecutable offence. To touch the double white line could be taken to court but depending on the incident and details of the supposed offence was not necessarily a conviction. However there are now the offences of “Driving without due care and attention” and “Dangerous driving” (not least the offences of death by), to consider. These offences can and I am sure will be used if crossing a double white line to pass a cyclist happens and as a result of so doing an incident occurs. The chances are, if overtaking on double white lines, and an incident happens, the overtaking driver is very likely to be, or have been, on the wrong side of the road. That in itself could then quite readily be evidence of at least driving without due care and attention. All offences convicted regards Driving with out due care and attention and Dangerous driving are usually an expensive and often life changing day at court. It is not only the very heavy fines to consider but also the affects of potentially being disqualified from driving. Taken to extremes the expression “provided the road is clear” could very readily be argued in a court room, that the sheer presence of a vehicle being involved in an incident and on the wrong side of the road, is evidence that the road was not clear. An overtaking action may have been commenced when the road appeared clear, but if an oncoming vehicle then appeared, and there was not room to regain the correct side of the road and an incident occurred, then a court could readily argue that the provision of “provided the road is clear” had not been regarded. (E.G. that there was not room/distance to overtake and regain the correct side of the road.) Another point of consideration in this day and age has to be the number of cars and cyclists that are now operating cameras is immense and the video footage from these cameras will always be considered as acceptable evidence. This item is not intended to cover all of the new Highway Code Rules and Regulations but is submitted to bring attention to " The Double White Lines" issue and how easy it could be to fall foul of the new rules and regulations. I fully accept that The Highway Code has never been a Law in itself but it has always been accepted in Courts of Law as guidance on road use and road users and is often quoted in prosecution cases. Please read this in the manner it was intended, “As food for thought and consideration.” Go Steady and Take Care. Best Wishes and Regards, John.

Dan, My view is that it depends on the reason you have chosen to buy the Jaguar. If you are a purest you will probably want originality, which is "the side of the fence that I sit on", but if not I suppose the cheapest option is probably the best. Whatever you do it has to be what suits you and pleases you the best. Welcome to the club and Best Wishes, John

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FZ, Not at all. It is not for me to judge your car. The car looks good, as far as the photo shows. My comments were merely based on your original submission which was asking for a price guide and any help being appreciated. I think it is so, that nobody on this Forum, would condemn or think very little of anyone's car. Every comment that was made seems to be an opinion on helping you, as you requested. As has been stated: Each to their own and again I wish you well with disposing of your car. Regards, John

You are very correct when you say we all have different views. I personally would not have much faith in anything that is suggested by TopGear. I think that programme is no longer an informative media but just light hearted entertainment. I do sincerely hope you find the buyer for your car that is of the same opinion as yourself. Best Wishes and Regrads, John

Hi FZ, I think you may have misunderstood the point that JOE-DOT-COM was making with regards to your enquire about value of the car. The point being made was that the car is not necessarily worth extra monies due to it being modified, in fact many serious buyers of Jaguars of this era will be looking for Original Equipment as it was built and left Jaguar production line. It is often originality, mileage, service history, as well as the all important condition that dictates what a buyer is prepared to pay for any given vehicle. The point being made about modified vehicles is very true and very, very important regards insurance. Quite often insurance companies in general will not want to quote for insurance cover on modified vehicles. The specialist insurers that will/do quote are very likely to charge premiums for the cover. Also consideration has to be made to the fact that if modifications are not declared, then the insurance would/could become null and void, in the event of any incident. Best Wishes and Regards, John

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Martin, Good luck with your win. She looks a clean car in the photo listed. We await to hear more of the story as it progresses. Best Wishes, John

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Roger, Did you report this overfilling to the garage that did the service for you. Was the oil you removed as new oil should be. I would if mine like to no that the oil was not contaminated in any way, water, fuel etc., which could have caused the increase in level. No doubt the garage would deny they had overfilled. I would be concerned about using that same garage again for work on a car of mine. Hope things continue to be well with the car. Best Wishes and Regards, John

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Martin, Hope you solve your problem with use of the diagnostic tool. Cheers, John

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Thank You, Regards, John

Was the 320 mm front brake disc only fitted to the more powerful V8 engine model S Type, or was it also fitted to the smaller powered models as well. What is and which models were fitted with a Sport Suspension. Many thanks and Regards, John

I use a Foseal OBD 11 reader and find it usually quite adequate to at least identify where the problem is. Also have this for sale on the Forum, if of any interest to you.

https://www.engine-codes.com/p0101_jaguar.html http://www.bluejag.co.uk/diagnosticcodeP1111.php Hope these may help. Best Wishes, John

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That`s Jaguar !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . You had best write to Mr. Ian Callum about his design work. Cheers, John