Hi Peter, thanks for your comment. I had the battery checked out yesterday and it is in A1 condition but did indicate that it needed charging so hopefully Saturday my old beauty will be back up and running. I have got a Scotland run in a few weeks and will be touring for three weeks so I think that will blow away the cobwebs ;). Also going in for it's main service in a couple of weeks plus MOT and full valet. In all fairness I have had this Jag a year now, changed the tyres two months in due to road noise, (got the tyres that you recommended by the way and what a great choice, thank you for that). but other than that she has been completely trouble free and a joy to drive, for an 06 she turns a few heads. O I cleaned up the motor on the drivers side wing mirror, not a big job :) . I think that the solar charger is worth a go, it's only £22 on Amazon so you cannot lose really, I will update on that after few months of use as it may be of interest to some of the other forum members. Great forum and really friendly and helpful people. Dave