Buying a Jaguar X-Type as a family car

I'm considering an X-Type Jaguar estate diesel. It's an 04 plate and costs around£4000. Is it a sensible buy as a family car? It does appeal as spec is very high - ie leather etc. Or am i likely to encounter...

Should I buy a petrol Jaguar XF for 5000 miles a year?

I have a middle age hankering after a Jaguar XF. I have seen a 2010 3-litre petrol model that I may be able to get for £15,000. It has had two owners and covered 25,000 miles. I do around 5000 miles a...

Which used diesel saloon?

I need an economical saloon for commuting and visiting a sick relative on a regular basis. I want something that has prestige, torque, is economical and well built. My budget is £6000 tops. I have narrowed...

Buying a Jaguar X-Type

I am thinking of buying a Jaguar X-Type in 2012. I only drive 4000 miles a year with many short journeys. I could spend up to 10k. Prefer automatic but manual OK. Petrol or diesel? AWD or not? 20k miles...

Oil loss following dealer service

I recently had my Jaguar XF serviced at my local main dealer only to discover a few days later it was leaking oil - a lot of oil. Clearly I was very angry given that the service was over £400, but what...

Leaky X-Type

What could be the possible cause of water ingress into the spare wheel well of a Jaguar X-Type estate?

Leaky X-Type boot

I am about to purchase a 2008 Jaguar X-Type Sovereign Estate from a Jaguar dealership. The car seems excellent – mileage (at 20,000), history and general condition are all very good. The only apparent...

Alping hand

My son (who lives in Switzerland) recently purchased a Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel, having read all the glowing reports about it. Twice now he has had a potentially disastrous problem on his 20 mile runs to work....

For richer for pourer

I have a Jaguar XF 2.7D. I have always used Redex Fuel System Cleaner, but wonder if it is really of any use? I only drive about 5,000 miles per year and only use the car for journeys of about 5 to 7 miles...

Sleeper car

I drive a Ford Mondeo, but I am now having to drive long distances. A more restful car to drive would be welcome. Would a Mercedes C-Class fill the bill or should I consider a BMW 5 series or a Jaguar...