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Hi Nicholas, suggest you talk to the folks at SNG Barrett for more insight, but be aware that they also will want to sell you the parts. The best person I know to ask about the upgrade to this type of Jaguar is Ken Jenkins, who trades his garage as Carlton Autos Ltd. Website link below. Ken Jenkins Jaguar Specialists - Classic Jaguar Spares N6 JMX

Hi Mark, not exactly in London, but I have heard good things about Cotswold Automotive Parts (CAP) in Oxfordshire, who have repaired a number of electronic faults on members cars in the past. Website link below: Jaguar & Land Rover parts and accessories | Bicester N6 JMX

Hi Ade, welcome to the Forum and sounds like you have a plan in mind for your Jaguar. Not sure that red leather in the XF was ever an option but I am sure others with more knowledge will be along soon. If it wasn't an "off the shelf" choice from new, you may have to get creative and go for a full retrim of the seats. In the meantime, you could try a few of the specialised Jaguar Breakers, like Autoreserve or Eurojags, they would seem like the most appropriate option for now. N6 JMX

Is it just the satnav that's inoperative? If yes, then the likely culprit is the disc player in the boot. However, the system is so out of date that it is almost pointless to try and get a repair, unless of course you are seeking to keep originality. There is an option on the 4.2 litre engined cars to have an upgrade to allow Apple CarPlay / Android Auto hooked up, which gives you all of the advantages of phone mirroring, Google Maps, Waze, etc. It's more convoluted in the 5.0 litre engined cars - it can be done, but more complex. Check out systems like Mr 12Volt and Cartronics. Come back here if you need more steer. N6 JMX

Check out a company called Bag World, link below. They already have a set for the F-type Coupe so not a big step for the Convertible. Bagworld | Bespoke bags and luggage N6 JMX

Hi Symon, welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring, hopefully you will be able to put up a couple of photos of your Jaguar once you have it on the driveway. You get the XK8 in the anniversary year - its 30 years since the launch of the XK8 Sports Car range, so there will be a number of anniversary celebrations to get along to in 2026. Check out the "Events" tab further down this forum list. N6 JMX

Look at similar models for sale on somewhere like AutoTrader and compare the side view photos. Like Dave, I agree it looks like a LWB in the single image you have. N6 JMX

Unless you do lots of mileage over the year, with a high proportion of motorway running, don't buy a diesel engine. N6 JMX

I am pleased to announce that the Scottish Jaguar Enthusiasts' Day will take place on Saturday the 6th of June 2026 at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, (The Transport Museum). Entry will cost £10 per vehicle and pre-registration is required. All monies raised will be used to support our chosen charity for 2026, which is Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). The event in 2025 raised nearly£2,000 for the charity. Plus a great day out was had by everyone who came along, exhibitors and visitors alike. For those of you who have not visited the Riverside Museum, it is a fantastic building with a stunning collection of Scotland’s transport history, plus it has a permanently moored Tall Ship, The Glenlee on the River Clyde, immediately adjacent to the Riverside – actually on the quayside of the museum. In addition, the newly opened Partick to Govan pedestrian bridge allows easy access to the attractions on the south side of the River Clyde. Accordingly, there is lots to see and do. Plus, there is a restaurant and café onsite as well. For “the other half” that may wish to experience the retail therapy that Glasgow – the Second City of the Empire - can offer, rather than chat about the fabulous Jaguars on display, there is a regular bus service from the front of the museum to the heart of the city and return. More details available and register by contacting Jim Mann by email at [email protected] N6 JMX

Hi Paul, welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring and to the Forum. I can confirm the NC500 is a great outing with lots of Scotland's magnificent scenery on offer. I am also sure that there are great driving roads closer to your home in Antrim where you can cut your teeth and get used to the feelings the Jaguar gives you and your new wife. If you want to get adventurous, then I would suggest planning a trip to Lake Garda in Northern Italy. Don't take the conventional route of getting across to the Continent and heading down through France before hanging a right at Lyon though, go for a North about route, taking in Belgium / Holland, Germany, and Austria before entering Northern Italy through the Brenner Pass. You can take your time with plenty of stopovers in some great locations, try Autobahn, Autostrada and N roads, whichever takes your fancy. Once at Lake Garda, there are many picturesque villages, with great hotels and restaurants to while away the restful time. This is a trip my wife and I have undertaken over 20 times in the last 30 years and we still keep going back, it's a great trip to a great location. And, depending on your time and resources, you can make such a trip as long as you want. Enjoy. N6 JMX

Hi Gordon, you are looking for a very niche / specific enthusiast - need's to have the XJ, with a later than 65 registration and those will be few and far between in themselves as the XJ model X-351 ceased production in 2019, so a 4 year window, PLUS you need the enthusiast to be Sam, or have a three initial name that uses "SAM" - not asking much! Listing here, but with an indicative price is okay, but also other locations such as the JEC Classifieds might be worth the effort. N6 JMX

18-inch with the higher profile sidewall tyre will offer maximum protection and comfort - if that is what you are after. Presumably on a diesel you will not have the premium brakes, which subsequently require a larger diameter wheel to clear the front calliper. Usually a good selection of original fit wheels for sale on the JEC Classifieds website, although a quick check shows nothing in 18" or 19" at the moment. N6 JMX

McMillan Jaguar in Motherwell, Tel: 01698 259737 or Elite Land Rover Jaguar in Clydebank, Tel: 0141 941 0668. N6 JMX

Hi Ian, The XF Sportbrake (Estate) is a great car and really spacious - my daughter has one. In my opinion, go for the petrol engine, unless you plan on travelling over 15,000 miles a year in it. The petrol engines are so much more refined than the equivalent diesel and you should have nil worries about Low Emission Zone compliance. Highest specification is always a target, maximum number of toys, etc. although they are generally well appointed. Come back if you have anything specific you need to check, otherwise happy hunting and let us see the photos when it arrives. N6 JMX

Hi Paul, the stick-on Jaguar at the boot came as standard with the facelifted body style, in 2012 MY I believe. That is when the front wing vents went from vertical to horizontal. Fitting the Leaper to the boot lid is / was a simple DIY task, but on a 2010 MY car, it shouldn't be there. N6 JMX