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Look for Swallows Jaguar Specialist right on your doorstep, Bristol Road, Rooksbridge, see link below.

Swallows Jaguar Specialist | Servicing, Performance & Motorsport for JLR 

Fantastic folk who deliver a service that is second to none. Note I have no connection to them.

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Hi Nige, probably work better if you used a proper contact cleaner - dousing your fob in India Pale Ale (IPA) doesn't sound like a good option!!!!!! Joke.

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Hi Dalia, the link below will take you to the Jaguar Classic Parts website for your model and timing chain options. It looks like they may be available to order direct from JLR.

Timing Chains And Adjusters | Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts 

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Hi John, first up you need to understand the variations. You say you are looking for an XK8, which goes by the model designation X-100. Then you indicate you would like a model from around 2010, which would be the X-150 model.

The X-100 was built between 1996 and 2005, whereas the X-150 model was built between 2006 and 2014 / 2015. For 2010, you would be looking at a 5.0 litre engined car, available as either a Coupe or Convertible. My preference is the Convertible, but to each their own. There is also the choice, in both models, for the naturally aspirated XK8 / New XK, or the supercharged XKR.

The X-100 is a steel bodied car, with specific areas prone to corrosion that you would need to be aware of, whilst the X-150 is an aluminium architecture and body, with minimal corrosion elements, but still needs to be carefully checked.

There are quite a number of good You Tube videos on the merits of the X-150 which you could seek out, but the best advice is to go and see as many cars as you can locate to get a "feel" for them. If you are a Jaguar buying novice, then try and take someone with you who knows what they are looking at. The X-150 cars are typically available these days from circa £10k to +£30k and obviously you get what you pay for.

There are currently 18 X-150 cars for sale on the JEC Classifieds, the JEC is the largest Jaguar Club in the world. The link below should take you to the list of Classifieds at the JEC site. There's also lots of other information there, but most of it only accessible to the members, but worth the fee in my opinion.

 jec.org.uk/classifieds/index.php?page=cars-for-sale&category=1608 

Simple adage, buy the best you can afford, but keep your eyes open and seek advice if unsure. The JEC can arrange for inspections by local enthusiasts' knowledgeable about the particular model, but again I think that needs you to join the Club.

If you find anything of interest meantime, come back here and post a link thta folks can check out on your behalf.

Good Luck.

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Hi David, advice on battery replacement is 5 years and it has to be suspect, despite what a battery test might say. A good catch as most folks ignore the advice and end up with dashboard lighting up light Blackpool in September.

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Hi Craig, welcome to the Forum. Appreciate that Ardnamurchan is probably a long way from anywhere (I am in Banchory in Aberdeenshire so know the feeling) but there is a Jaguar Gathering - The Scottish Jaguar Enthusiasts' Day - being held at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow on Saturday the 28th of June 2025. Over 100 Jaguars and their owners on the esplanade of the Riverside Museum from all over Scotland and further afield - even have some coming from "down south".

There's more information further down the Forum pages under "Events", but you can also send me a PM with your email address and I can provide more information.

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Hi Gareth, could it be something as simple as the phone, post upgrade, needs to be reconnected to the bluetooth adaptor? 

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Hi James, for the F-Pace SVR model, you are possibly best to look at the Jaguar Approved website, where there are currently 15 F-Pace SVR listed for sale around the country.

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If the battery in the car is over 5 years old, then it should be considered for a replacement. Starting the car is no longer the definitive ability to show the battery is good. There are so much sensitive electronics in a modern car, especially a Jaguar, that small spikes in the voltage can cause a lot of issues.

Short rule, never ignore warnings delivered by the car - they are all trying to tell you something. You simply need to learn how to interpret the warnings.

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Hi Martin, why not list your "For Sale" item in the Marketplace section a little further down the Forum Homepage. No-one is really going to come to the model section to look at items for sale and one more post here and your item disappears from the front page! Just a suggestion.

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Hi Alan, that does sound a little bit salty, but there could be a number of reasons for the higher cost. Did you get an estimate breakdown?

I suspect that there is little appetite amongst the dealer network to continue support for Jaguar as Jaguar Cars Ltd have not been very supportive of the dealerships, walking away from them in many cases. There may be also age related items that are not a normal part of the annual service such as auxiliary belts, etc.

You are probably fortunate that you have a number of dealerships in your locale, but as the warranty period is well past, you also have the option of finding a good local independent to undertake your work and build a relationship for the future.

I actually still have my own 2010 XKR under Jaguar Extended Warranty and spoke to them recently about the situation with the dealerships. They advised that as long as the work, such as servicing, is carried out to the correct procedure and interval, there would be no problem with the warranty conditions. They also said that an independent could undertake warranted repairs, provided they first got the go ahead from the warranty provider - same as a dealership would.

Keep the Forum informed as to how you progress as this is a topic of real interest at the moment.

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Hi Scott, great catch, well done

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Hi Stephen, one port of call can be the Jaguar Classic Parts website where you will find lots of data, including drawings and part numbers. The link below should take you to your bumper fittings.

Xk8 Coupe/convertible 1997 - 2006 (x100) Classic / Bumper-rear-non Energy Absorbing | Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts

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Hi Jason, the engine number should be shown on your V5 document. Additionally, it is likely to be shown on a sticker on the B pillar.

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Hi Scott, if you have been able to confirm your Oil level via an actual dipstick, and assured yourself that the level is correct i.e. not skewed by other engine fluids having leaked into the sump after a Low Oil Level situation caused another issue, then you can be relatively assured it is most likely a level sensor issue.

To be assured, check the other fluid levels such as coolant to confirm they are normal.

Did you have cause to check the dipstick prior to the low level dashboard warning? If so, was it correct?

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Hi Wendda, I am afraid the choices within the Jaguar range are somewhat limited. You may care to look at the X-type Estate, which is a brilliant and oft times overlooked car. Still plenty around, but finding a good one might be the challenge.

An alternative, with a bigger budget, is the XF Sportbrake. These are real Jaguars and have absolutely acres of space inside.

None of these will have hybrid of course, but you will find petrol versions.

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Hi Kadir, do you know the age of the battery in your car? If it were still the original, then a suggestion to fit a new battery - and tell the car via the OBD port that a new battery has been installed - would be number 1 on my list.

Modern cars, especially Jaguars, are extremely sensitive to battery voltage spikes and the battery's ability to start the car is no longer the prime indicator that the battery is still fit for purpose. After the battery reaches 5 years old, it needs to be considered for replacement - even if your local garage does a test and says it's fine!

Receiving multiple, apparently random, error messages is a first sign that all is not well with the vehicle's battery. There are others - such as Stop / Start being inoperative for lengthy periods.

Consider changing the battery for a correct rated replacement if you are unsure of the battery's age.

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Hi Wesley, might I suggest you list your registration for sale in the Jaguar Marketplace section of the Forum, look further down the list of Sections and you will find the right place.

Listing the registration in the XF section is not the place where folks looking to buy stuff are going to go to first. Plus, one more post in the XF section and your post disappears off the top spot, never to be seen again.

Just a suggestion.

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Hi Retsof, be very careful with these plug in updates - they have in the past caused significant issues with the control system in Jaguars.

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Hi Andy, given that the headlining of a convertible is not affixed to a board, but more akin to a tent, it might be possible to have a decent upholsterer make you a new headlining using the old one as a template. You could then make it in Alcantara or other exotic material as you desire. 

For the A-pillars and top rail, there was an article in the March 2021 issue of the JEC magazine regarding recovering these with a faux leather purchased from eBay. If you don't have access to the back copies of the magazine - they are available online digitally for JEC members - drop me a PM with your email address and I will see if I can forward you a copy.

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Hi Fraser, to be clear you should highlight you are looking for an "original S-type" from 1963 - 1968 as opposed to the Modern S-type from 1999 - 2007.

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Hi Richard, good on you. Here's hoping you can get the problems resolved and another great car back on the roads.

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Hi Scott, welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar motoring, enjoy.

If you are minded to meet up with local enthusiasts, there will be a Gathering at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow on Saturday the 28th of June 2025. There is more detail in the Events section of this forum.

If you are interested, drop me a PM with an email address and I can send you more details - I am the main organiser.

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Hi Vinny, there are currently 9 Mk2 variants listed for sale in another classic Jaguar Forum site, follow the link below:

jec.org.uk/classifieds/index.php?page=cars-for-sale&category=1594 

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You do know that you have posted these items for sale in a Jaguar General tab, which is a bit strange since there is a "Jaguar Marketplace" section further down the Forum. One more post in the General section and your post disappears from the headline view and I doubt anyone is going to look in a General tab for any items that might be for sale.

Suggest you repost in the Marketplace section, where people would look.

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