Old Peter

Hi Trevor, Glastonbury is going to be muddy this year. I had a tent that died and was buried in Glastonbury! Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club, Paul. You will enjoy your X type, and it won't be the last Jaguar you will drive. Jaguars are a unique experience. Regards, Peter. Lancastrian in Exile.

Welcome to the Club, Andy. It sounds as if you are enjoying the Jaguar experience already. When I got my first Jaguar [X type 2.5 SE] at the age of 78 I was told that I would never drive another make of car. The salesman was right! Regards, Peter. Lancastrian in Exile.

Welcome t the club, Al. I hope you enjoy the Forums. Lots of friendly people on here who will share experiences with you. The Midlands is half way to everywhere so most events are within a pleasurable drive away. Regards, Peter.

My S type is very quiet. Stainless steel exhaust, and a nice quiet rumble from the diesel engine. It suits the car. Now if I had an XKR it would be a different matter! Peter.

Nice colour!

After a Terraclean service three weeks ago and filled with premium diesel I had to drive up to Lancashire yesterday. I set Doris [the Satnav] on to the shortest distance - plus a slight detour to pick up my sister - and driving normally, I got 49.2 miles to the gallon. Only 16 miles of motorway on the trip. Coming back in the evening, and stuck behind a lorry in the Staffordshire lanes for half an hour, I finished up with 40.2 mpg for the round trip. I consider that not bad for a 2.7 litre diesel. Peter.

Future classics can be a topic on its own. I went to the Classic car show at the NEC last years and was surprised at the number of cars that I didn't consider as classics, even though they had been beautifully restored, and had a nostalgic effect. At the same time, I consider that some of the top cars made to day do not have that je ne sais que that some older cars have. I was going to get an XJS when I retired but fuel consumption and rear space did not fit, as it were. There were several beautiful examples on display last October at the NEC. I have an S type manufactured at the end of its production run, and I also believe that it is s true classic in the mould of the Mk 1 and the Mk 2. I just hope I am young enough to see it! Regards, Peter.

Hi Liam, Cars can be beautiful things but they are practically human in many respects. I had a lot of brand new cars provided by my employer for 30 years. One came delivered to me with 5 dents in the bodywork and electrics that didn't work. Two came with severe leaks in the front footwells that were only cured by drilling holes to let the water out, and another that used to cut out when it rained. The latter just because someone has forgotten to put a grommet in a hole in the wheel arch. One brand new car had rust coming through on the driver's door. When I retired new cars were a thing of the past and over 15 years I have had three second hand cars. A Rover Sterling that i kept for almost 12 years and 122k on the clock that never let me down, but just got a but tatty, and two Jaguars both bought with circa 50k on the clock, which are brilliant. You have done so much on the car to restore it to its former glory. It is only 15 years old and like any teenager could be a bit troublesome, but with good parents can be turned round into a model citizen. I am looking forward to seeing some photos. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Andrew. There are lot of members who will assist with their experience. I don't get my hands oily any more! Regards, Peter.

These buttons seem hard to come by, Anthony. If you do find one please let us know as others might be interested. Peter.

Hi Mike and Keith, I have just this minute found out why my steering wheel does not move up when key is taken out on exit. It was already on the top position! Duff information from the dealer when I bout the car a year ago. Peter.

Welcome t the Club, Mark. I am no expert on allow wheels, but Gumtree can be useful. There is also a company called "Wheelbase" which has an online site that might be able to assist. There are also companies who are very good at refurbishing allow wheels, and there indeed a company who will give a discount to Club Members called "Rimfurbish". Regards, Peter.

Hi Kevin, When the Jaguar S Type had a facelift circa 2004 they stopped using the steering wheel lift up at entry/exit and used the idea of the seat moving back instead. I am afraid that the system is either one or the other. Regards, Peter.

Over to you Trevor, on this. My S Type 2.7D Auto has the old style "J" gate gear lever. Very easy! Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Adam. You car is the best colour for the Middle east. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Andrew. It does sound as if the clutch on your X type has gone. Pity. the 2.5V6 is a good car. The XJ6 is also a nice car. I would guess that there is a poor electrical connection with the front speakers unless the settings have been altered, which I wold look at first. On the oil pressure I would not like to guess, as I am not expert in those matters. There will be a member who will have more knowledge than myself. Regards, Peter.

Hi Colin, A main dealer would tell you that it is possible to do it but will cost a lot of money. My old favourite is WD 40 in the general location of the squeak. Regards, Peter.

HI Margaret, First try the old favourite -- a small squirt of WD40 on the door lock. Other than that it is an electrical issue. If no other electrical problems exist, it is not the battery starting to fail, but confined to the lock. Now off to my boiled eggs and toast! Regards, Peter.

It was a great party. It lasted three days and the whole clan came to Center Parcs [Cumbria] and did all sorts of energetic things.

Welcome to the club, Gary. I would guess that someone has done that and will have some experience to share. Regards, Peter.

Hi Sam, Different cars suit different makes of tyre. I have heard that Vredestein manufacture a good all round tyre, but I do think the best opinions could well come from those club members who drive similar cars to yours. My car is not the same model as yours -- just a 208bhp S type Diesel SE, and will have far different driving characteristics than yours. Regards, Peter.

Hi Kantilal, and welcome to the club. I have a cover for my s type but it is not completely waterproof and just covers the roof and windows and is only used in snow. To get a fully waterproof cover to combat the Yorkshire winters you will probably have to get one of the dearer ones. To combat bombing birds, a fairly cheap one will do. We have bird who tend to nest in the eaves, and I have found the exact place on my drive to park where they miss most of the time. Regards, Peter.

Hi Rick and welcome to the club. It is pleasing to hear from someone from the USA who drives British cars. We do make good cars over here, contrary to some opinion. I live just 6 miles away from the Jaguar manufacturing plant in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. I hope you will enjoy the Club and there are some very knowledgeable and helpful members here, who will also look for some of your experiences, too. Regards, Peter.

Michelin get a good report, as do Pirelli. I have ben told by the owner of a tyre fitting company [ who still fits tyres and has 40 years experience] that Continental tyres are not that good. I drive an S Type and admit to liking Pirellis. The best option is to read all the reviews and to get the best tyres that suits your driving. Regards, Peter.