Can I test drive a vehicle before I tax and insure it?

I am looking to buy a second-hand Jaguar X-type estate. Can I personally test drive the vehicle before I tax and insure?

Jaguar X-Type Estate - does it have isofix fittings?

I need to have isofixings installed in my 2008 Jaguar X-type estate in order to take my grandchildren's current and future car seats, in accordance with developing rulings on child car seats. Despite...

Which tyres will improve the ride on my Jaguar X-Type?

I want to improve the ride on my Jaguar X-Type. The obvious choice would be to the replace the 225/40/18 tyres with something a bit fatter to soften the ride. Which wheels and tyres would you suggest?...

All four tyres slowly deflate - why?

My wife's X Type Estate loses air from all four tyres at a fairly rapid rate 10PSI in 3 weeks on one of them. I could understand a slow puncture in one tyre, or possibly two, but all four deflating at...

Fuel consumption suddenly dropped?

Last year my Jaguar X-Type diesel's fuel consumption suddenly dropped from 52 to 44mpg. I have put two lots of injector cleaner in the tank; changed the fuel & air filters; checked the MAF and DPF operations...

Glow plug warning on an X-Type

I have a Jaguar X-Type 54 plate diesel sports estate and my car has developed a fault of flashing glow plug light on the dash. If you turn the engine off and start her up again it goes away until you go...

Diesel estate - what would you suggest?

I need a reliable estate for commuting (about an hour each way - motorway and traffic) and weekend jaunts with bicycles etc. Budget is around £6k and I tend to keep my cars for a while. I've narrowed...

Dealer warranty mistake

I recently purchased a used Jaguar 2.2 SE estate from a main dealer in Reading. The car was sold to me on the understanding I would benefit from a one-year 'Approved' Jaguar warranty. When the documents...

Jaguar X-Type: does it have a dpf?

I am looking to buy a Jaguar X-Type estate 2.2D automatic in either SE or Sovereign trim and I believe they are all fitted with DPFs. I commute 25 miles each way to work and do 15,000 per year. Should...

What tyres should I fit to my X-Type?

I travel mainly on country roads the Pirellis fitted to my X-Type are noisy and I feel every bump. They are great on motorways but I don't use these often. Is there a quieter option? I would like Michelin...