Is my Jaguar X-Type's pre-existing fault covered by my warranty?

I would like advice on the following. I purchased a 2005 jaguar X-Type 2.0 diesel in April 2011 with a standard three month warranty. Almost immediately I had starting problems with the car. Over the next...

Fuel rail problem with my X-Type

My X-Type broke down on motorway. The glow plug light on the dash started to flash, the engine management light came on and the car cut out. It had to be towed home. The OBDII codes read p0251, p0251+...

Petrol or diesel X-Type?

I currently own a 10 year old 2.1 litre petrol X type Jaguar, I would like to update to newer X-Type, since I only do around 5000 miles a year my inclination is to go for petrol again in spite of the...

Can you recommend quieter tyres for my 2005 Jaguar X-Type?

I have a 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3-litre 4-wheel drive with 14,000 miles since new. I am very pleased with the car, but the road noise is rather high and the tyres are coming up for replacement. I wonder if...

Garage charging excessively and not repairing the problem

My X-Type is suffering excess fuel consumption and poor acceleration. My local garage stated it had two leaking diesel injectors and gave an estimate of £1000 to repair all four injectors, recommending...

Is a Mondeo diesel belt or chain driven?

I am looking at buying an 08 Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI. Would this be a cam belt or chain? And it has full service history, would the up keep of the cam/chain have been included in this?

Can I fit different tyres to my X-Type Jaguar to improve the ride quality?

Very good recent article about comfy cars, which has prompted me to seek your advice. I recently purchased an X-Type Jag that has 17-inch alloy wheels, fitted with Michelin 225/45ZR17 Pilot Sport tyres...

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...

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...