Simon Bowen

Hi David

I have a Concours cover which is superb, and their customer service is excellent.

Simon

It's doable but only for short trips if your mum is only 5'1". I'm 6' and there is no space between the back of my seat and the rear seats. My best advice is to expect a few moans from your wife in the back. 

PS You're a braver man than me😉

Have you tried Hollygrove (www.hollygrovemotorsltd.co.uk) in Ringwood? They managed to source an AC pipe when I drew a blank. 

22 hours ago, JOE-DOT-COM said:

hi

try auto reserve jaguar, they carry a lot of good quality used parts

cheers

Joe

https://www.autoreservejaguar.com/

Thanks for the suggestions. This is the a/c pipe I'm looking for.

Hi Colin

WWelcome to the joys of Jaguar and XK ownership.

Simon

22 hours ago, JOE-DOT-COM said:

hi

a good quality car port with support legs would be better than a car cover long term

you wont get damp with a car port because your not blocking the cars ventillation, also car cover are know to marking the paint long term, where they rub

also get a descent smart charger like a ctek, to keep the battery charged

cheers

Joe

Completely agree with Joe about CTEK battery charger. Mine has just got the battery on one of my cars after 3 weeks away. I might need to get one for each of cars if going away for an extended break in future.

I am trying to find a replacement a/c pipe for my 2009 XK. The Jaguar p/n is C2P3504 but it is no longer available through Jaguar in the UK, and I have been unable to find a suitable after market or reconditioned part. If anyone can recommend a supplier or post market manufacturer or reconditioning company I would be grateful.

Thanks in advance

Simon Bowen

Hi Colin 

We used to have a cantilever car port over our drive when we brought the house. Every time the wind blew in a particular it used to make the most awful noise. Eventually a force 8 gale pulled the wall bolts and some bricks out of the wall. Fortunately it remained attached but we very quickly removed it and have never had another. Only way I would have another is with proper foundations and a solid RSJ frame. I'm very happy with the car cover I brought from Concours Auto Products and would recommend them for the quality of the product and their customer service. 

Bw

Simon Bowen

Thanks @JOE-DOT-COM

2 hours ago, Jimbov8 said:

Welcome to the forum.

Get yourself a CTEK 7 or CTEK 10, simple plug and play and will keep your battery on the top line.

Thanks @Jimbov8

Good evening everyone.

I recently bought a 2009 XK 4.2 and would like an recommendations for a trickle charger for my new car.

Thank you in anticipation 

Simon