Old Peter

Welcome to the Club, Chris. The S type is a nice car. Which model have you got? Petrol or diesel? Some pictures would be good. There are lot of friendly and helpful members in the club, who have a fund of experience. Regards, Peter.

Hi John, I have not had good experiences with Kwikfit, and when I had an X Type I needed two front tyres after a bad pothole experience, and got both Pirellies the same as yours for £190 from Halfords in Sutton Coldfield. The wheel alignment cost £29.95, but they forgot to either do it or charge me, so the next day they did it for nothing. But each of these and other companies differ from town to town Peter

There was a rent post on this topic, Keith. It might be worth scrolling back a few weeks. Peter.

I think the 57 plate was the last, Graham. My 2.7D is on an 07 plate and with only about 150k sold in the UK there are not that many around as some other cars. Peter.

Last week the aircon was blowing in air that was quite cool rather than quite cold. This morning I had to go into Burton on Trent and the aircon was absolutely perfect, blowing in once cold air and keeping the interior at a perfect temperature as required. I think it was punishing me last week for letting the fuel get under 50 mile range! Peter.

Hi Graham, I think that both the 3 litre and the 4.2 litre engines have their merits, although the 4.2 litre might have take a bit of hammer from boy racers. They are quite a rarity. A friend of mine has one but he never uses it in the winter as he says it is too expensive to run. The 3 litre is a great engine and very popular in the USA in both the S Type and the X type. A 2007 low mileage S Type with the 3 litre engine is still pretty quick and the SE model is well equipped. Regards, Peter.

Hi Graham, I have had a look around and there are quite a few 3 litre petrol S Types around with reasonable mileages, and a few 4.2 litres R versions. Piston Heads and Auto Trader are worth looking at, but there are a couple of dealers who seem to specialise on the R versions. Regards, Peter.

Looking around, Andy, it does not seem too difficult. But not having an X type I cannot go out and have a look. But there are plenty of people selling replacement grills, which says to me that the job can be done easily. Regards, Peter

Hi Daniel, The same fuse is used for both operations -- so that could be the answer. Otherwise I am mystified. Peter.

Some posts do get well away from the topic -- I put my hands up to being guilty on occasion -- and I hope that members feel that my odd gentle reminder is basically tidying up discussions. Last week however I did have to delete 17 very long posts from a new member, all put on immediately after he joined. I also had to give him what is known in these parts as the "Gypsies Warning." Peter.

Hi Kevin, The specification for the 2003 3 litre S Type does indicate that it has foldable wing mirrors. The dial that adjusts the morrors also folds in the mirrors. Just press and release the lower part of the dial and they should fold in. Similarly press and release to return them. Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Peter. Nice car you have got. My Head of Finance bought me my S type. Regards, Peter.

It has a bit, Chris. It should have gone into the members lounge! We should remember that --- all these old so & sos jangling like old women on the doorstep! Peter.

Sorry Daniel, Graham is right. Bottom of the dial! Peter.

I thought that electric mirrors were standard on the S type, Daniel. Just press the button underneath the mirror adjustment dial and the mirrors should fold in. Peter.

Hi Daniel, I have found a Fuse location from a USA handbook which might be what you are looking for. The fuse in question covers 2 electrical devices: 1. Power Folding Mirrors 2. Sunblind. It is the Passenger compartment fusebox and its number is F21 Mini 10a Red. Goo luck. Peter.

Push the button is what it says in my handbook. I can only think it must be the fuse or the switch itself. Peter.

We make our own burgers, Trevor --- the grandchildren love them. I will be making my own sausages soon. Some people do appear to live on takeaways and ready meals. Peter.

Trevor would have competition from that other musician Burger Van Day.

There is a section in my handbook telling me how to use it! Peter.

Yes, Kevin, the optional extras on all Jaguar Models was quite extensive. On my SE I don't have the optional TV, or the optional Jaguar Voice, and I believe the Alpine Stereo system was an extra, too, which I haven't got either. I don't have [and wouldn't have chosen one] a sunroof. The touch screen system is fitted on my SE, but I think it cost about £2k as an option. 18" wheels were an extra few bob, too. I think that there was about a £20k difference in price if you had all the options.

Not having a X type I cannot have a look, but I would not want to take out the headlining either, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Ben. You will enjoy your Jaguar, and I hope you enjoy your new job. The JOC will hopefully having a day at the Motor Museum in Gaydon in October --- if there are enough members interested. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club, Daniel. My s type does not have a sun blind, so I suggest you follow Trevor's link Regards, Peter.