Old Peter

Hi Robert, After a row with LV I went for Swift Cover. Around £500 for an 80 year old in expensive Birmingham wasn't bad! Regards, Peter.

Hi William, I am not an engineer, but I think that you have done all the things I would do to find the knock. I would be inclined to take off he wheels and examine them carefully prior to anything else. I had a knock at certain speeds some years ago, and found some damage to a tyre on the inside. And while the wheels are off, take a good look at the suspension and shock absorbers. Bad roads and potholes do take a toll on those bits!! Regards, Peter.

Hi John, and welcome to the club. There is a time in life that you want to do something that others may look at curiously. My sons both thought that after a sedate Rover Sterling I ought to buy something with a dinky little engine and a boot big enough for a walking stick or zimmer frame. But I fell in love with Jaguars when I was a youngish motor cyclist and saw my mate restoring a Mk1 Jaguar. So I bought the next best thing, a rather nice S Type, which I love. However my wife now likes the XK and tells me I am not too old to have one. I am only 80. Jump at the chance, I would. Regards, Peter.

Thanks, Kenny!

Welcome to the Club, Tony. I hope you enjoy the Club as much as you will enjoy your S Type. regards, Peter.

Hi David, I have had that experience, especially when the sun is shining and the metallic element in the paint is making it gleam more! Peter.

I doubt that my annuity of 63p a month will get me a bike. The emissions on a diesel S Type are quite low, and the CO2 much lower than the equivalent petrol model. The efforts of owners of older cars to keep their cars in pristine conditions should not be disregarded. There is more pollution from a London 'bus than from a dozen diesel cars, as pollution comes from vehicles stopping and starting and ticking over than anything used for longer runs. Peter.

Hi Robert, I quote "In the sprit that made Lancashire what she is, we'd rather be drownded than done" Regards, Peter. Lancastrian in exile.

Hi All, This is a friendly club. Exchanges of opinion can be done without name calling. There was a post about a certain gentleman which was descending into a rather childish argument. I have deleted it. This is only the second topic to which I have done this. The duty of a Moderator is a simple one ---- keep the peace. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Ian. There is a recommended garage in South London: J &DS Autos 59 Jasmine Grove SE20 8JY 0208 778 0948. Reagrds, Peter.

Hi Robert, The attempt to repair is the key to the problem. If you know when it was done, and it was before the MOT, then the MOT is suspect. It might have been OK at the time of the last MOT and the attempt to repair might have been just before you bought the car. When I have bought a car, I have always asked for a MOT to be done before I take the car away. Regards, Peter.

Just Google "David Manners Group", Jimmy. I have used them several times and they are quite good, and their site is comprehensive. Regards, Peter.

Hi Mike, I am no engineer, -- former accountant -- so I look for the cheapest option first. I would try a squirt of WD40, or similar product, and see how it goes. Let us know if it works. Regards, Peter.

I had my car given a Pure Guard paint treatment, and I have never waxed it in the 21 months I have had it. It is supposed to last three years, but I don't think it will, so I will be spending some time doing a thorough clean and polish in the near future. Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Mike. There are not many members in Ireland, but I will look out for you when I am there in June. Regards, Peter.

Hi Jimmy, I don't think that Euro 4 altered any bits involving the engine on Jaguar/Ford cars, but I think you could check that by going to a parts Supplier -- David Manners Group, for instance -- and looking up the part. The website is a good one. Regards, Peter.

A 2 year warranty is very good. My wife likes the XF Sportbrake, but I don't think I can get her to prise enough cash out of the coffers. Plus the fact that one of my sons will always want to borrow it when he goes on holiday! The good news is that my s type is going beautifully! Peter.

Hi Russell, and welcome to the club. I have the same Sat Nav disc as you, and Doris has never let me down yet. Regards, Peter.

Hi Robert, It sounds a bit like needing a regass. Also you can speed up the fan and see how it goes. Peter.

Hi Ron, I am unsure about the X Type, but the s type Diesel has a cam belt which should be changed at 105k. Peter.

Phill, I am very glad that I do not have to make that journey any more. I never liked staying over before or after a meeting and always preferred to drive there and back in a day. I used the Heads of the Valley road more often! Regards, Peter.

That's Great, Leo. I look forward to seeing the finished car. Peter.

They don't like cars in Port Talbot, Phillip, I parked my car in the Public Car park overnight when I had a meeting at the steelworks and was staying in a B&B without a car park. When I went to get my car at 7.30 am loads of market traders were putting up stalls around it. It took a little persuasion and the promise that I would be moving my car whatever , that they moved some stalls to let me out. Peter.

Hi Rob, and welcome to the club. There is a list of independent garages recommended by members in the Jaguar Owners Lounge. There is one that is spoken very highly of in Doncaster. Meanwhile, enjoy your Jaguar, and I hope you enjoy the Club also. Regards, Peter.

The first car I owned was a Triumph Herald, which died of terminal rust when it was a mere 6 years old with 99600 on the clock, with a top speed of 86 mph from a 1200cc engine. I then bought an Austin A40 Farina, with a 998cc engine and a top speed of 65 mph! Peter.