Old Peter

Welcome to the Club, Matt. The S Type [it could well haven the Jaguar Mk3] is a great car, and as a guy said to me in Sainsbury's car park You car looks like a real Jaguar as I used to know them". That is not to say the XF is not a great car either. I hope you enjoy the club, and share your experiences with the other members, who are very helpful when any issue arises. Regards, Peter.

I think there are those who have changed headlights on the S Type, Gary, and they appear to be quite easy. I know little about the X Type, though. Peter.

Hi Joe, and welcome to the club. I am do not get my hands dirty anymore, but there are a few members who are quite expert with the X Type. I had my 2.7Diesel Terracleaned and it did the car very well. Regards, Peter.

Do you get cheap tyres, Andy? The Club discount card does not cover tyres! I have just spent £250 on a pair of Goodyears. Peter.

Hi Andy, No, it is not a trade card, but rather one you get when you become a Supporter/Premium Membership. Just have a look at the Black Bar at the top of the page. There are also other discounts you can get as well. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Sammy. The club is a friendly club and from every party of the UK plus quite a few other countries, including the USA and Australia. Regards, Peter.

Mine is OK, Stan, although the local stores do not seem to know how to work it properly, and tend to use their own discount card. Peter.

That is one of the mysteries of the production line, John. An uncle of mine worked at Ford in Halewood, and on one occasion we both had the same model of Ford Escort, the 1.3L. However, his 1.3L had a 1.6 engine, the same seats as a Ghia , with a fitted radio and very posh carpets. I guess that when the car was being built a stray wiring loom found a place close to the production line and curiously got fitted to your car, and the chap on the line got rid of the one that should have got on to your car. Another curious coincidence could have been that his car was in need of a new wiring loom. Smacks a bit of the '57 Chevrolet. Peter.

Hi Paul, and welcome to the Club. The mileage you do points you towards a Diesel, and the 2.7 litre diesel is a very good engine -- I have one in my S Type -- the 3.0 litre was an improved version of that engine to meet higher European emissions criteria. And it is 240 bhp instead of 208 bhp. I have only been in one XF [sportbrake] and was quite impressed. Otherwise I also am not familiar with the XF. I would suggest getting the highest spec you can with the lowest mileage and a good service record. There will be a few XF owners who will give you some assistance and advice. But you will enjoy your Jaguar, whichever one you get. Regards, Peter.

Thanks Jim. I have found a place for refurbishing locally, but I will get about three or four quotes. I will watch those videos with interest. Regards, Peter.

H Haydn, Welcome to the club. At a guess I would say it would. I have thought about changing it on mine but can't be bothered. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club, John. That is very good for a 240 bhp car. I hope you enjoy the club as much as you enjoy your Jaguar. Regards, Peter.

Hi Phil, Have a look at Stratstone Jaguar [they are also the owners of Evans Halshaw] who as main dealers will give you a warranty, and will also bring a car from wherever it is to one of their dealerships near you. I had seen a nice S type in Dumfries and they offered to bring it down to Solihull for me. But then they offered me one that also fitted the bill closer which, although a bit more expensive, was within our Budget. Everthing was working properly and it is a great car. Peter. .

Hi Frank, I am sure that people who have bought cars in the past can be hard nosed enough to ask the pertinent questions, and if in doubt get something on writing. Passing on what they have seen, checking out the description, and assessing the honesty of the seller is something potential buyer could find useful before wasting time and fuel. Phil had a long day and used a lot of fuel going to see someone whose description of the car could have been written by Enid Blyton. Peter.

I know it is a bit like closing the door after the horse has bolted, but I would like to say that it might be a great idea for the future that if a club member [or indeed a potential Jaguar owner] was thinking of buying a car some distance away, a member living in that location could go and see the car in question just to check it was as described, and take the odd photograph. The potential owner could give a list of questions. My son once bought a car via eBay, and one of the things he wanted was air conditioning. The car was described as having aircon but the owner forgot to mention it wasn't working and actually needed a new unit. Just a thought, and I know that there are quite a few members who would assist. Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Shaun. You have quite a collection of classics there, and a big tribute to the West Midlands. They made some very nice cars in this area. Regards, Peter.

Pity, Phil. A good honest car will turn up in time. Peter.

I would disagree, Andy, I worked there for 8 years, and knew no one from Liverpool, I knew quite a few from Widnes after they built the bridge| Regards, Petr.

Hi Neil, Is the coolant low? If it isn't I would guess that it is faulty sensor sending the wrong message, Regards, Peter.

Hi Barry, & welcome to the Club. The good Lancashire air will cure everything and anything, and getting an S type shows that you are getting better! We Lancastrians know what's right! Enjoy your car! Regards, Peter. Lancastrian in exile!

Hi Keith, A lot depends on what fuel your are using --- premium fuel gets a better mpg. At the moment my 2,7 D has 29.9 mpg on the computer with mostly short runs using shell v power, which I expect. I think your 28 says that your mpg is a bit high unless you are driving like a boy racer. Having your engine terra cleaned might help, and if you are using supermarket fuel I would change to the expensive stuff. Regards, Peter.

Hi Jim, I have noted that product for future use. My alloys need a refurbish which will happen layer in the year --- a previous owner parked too close to the kerb on several occasions! Recommendations needed for a good place to go suitable for a pensioner's income. Regards, Peter.

Hi Adrian, David is quite correct. The ZF gearbox 6 speed is in all Jaguar S types between 2002 and 2008, as well as BMW, Rolls Royce and Bentley. Ford indeed made their own version, and even though they owned Jaguar at the time did not use it on the S Type or the XK and other Jaguar models. As an aside, ZF made this gearbox in Germany from 2000 but I have certain knowledge that they have bought a large piece of land formerly having been a Lucas Factory not very far from where I live and only about 25 miles from the new Jaguar engine plant, 6 miles from Castle Bromwich and 18 miles from the JLR works in Solihull. Regards, Peter.

Hi Martin, I have the same model as you, and although I am not in North Herts you are welcome to have a look under the bonnet on my car, which is quite undisturbed. [i don't get oily hands and more]. The engine was replaced by Jaguar whilst owned by Stratstone at 21k, and now with 60k on the clock it has only done 39k. Regards, Peter.

Hi Andy, I used to have one that thought I was driving a boat. It gave me a right turn into a canal on one occasion. Peter.