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Hi Stewart If I were you, I would get them to check whether the power is getting to components (using a multimeter), for example: Is current getting to the starter motor solenoid terminals? is the starter solenoid engaging? do the headlights dim when turning the key? is the battery 100% condition? are the chassis earth terminals secure and free from corrosion? are the battery terminals tights? There are so many fundamental tests to go through before condemning components and always start at the source of the power supply - the battery! Let us know how these checks go Cheers . Trevor

Hi Paul....welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard Cheers . Trevor

Hi Mark. That is a generous offer and I'm sure someone will snap it up shortly. Is it a petrol or diesel engine and manual or automatic gearbox?

either that or change the profile size of the tyres....maybe a classic tyre to suit the vehicle? https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-car-tyres.html

Hi Paul I don't think it should be an issue with non-standard bulbs as it is the deflection they are looking for rather than the light output so LED bulbs should be okay as long as there is no chance of causing glare to other drivers. Main beam generally doesn't have any deflection and is not a controlled light source, unlike the dip beam. So only difference is the light output will be increased and maybe with a different tone (blue, white, etc). I put a car through an MOT recently and it had LED sidelights and indicator bulbs and there was no issue. Will let you know if I do find any conflicting information though. Cheers, Trevor

I have seen this before with worn speedo drives (if mechanical or electro-mechanical) and/or worn gearbox bearings which can produce spurious results. Easy to diagnose by removing any mechanical speedo drive from the gearbox and examining it for wear

I'm quite pleased it has rained...saves me a job of washing the car 🙂

Looks like they'll do the job...I have some on my Honda CRV and it makes a tremendous difference to how much it reduces the wind and rain coming in when at speed

Try this link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLIMAIR-Car-Wind-Deflectors-JAGUAR-XF-2008-onwards-FRONT/380473771480?fits=Car+Make%3AJaguar|Model%3AXF&hash=item58960105d8:g:DwYAAOxyJU1SNCnN:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true

Have you considered Wind Deflectors as a possibly to deflect water, wind, etc