Yes, I was doubtful if the repair would have been to a good standard and was there more to come? I do not feel very trusting of some 'Motor trade' people no matter how nice they appear I believe it is all down to the bottom line.

Both cars did not have the same problem, the 1st car problem was far more interesting really, The second dealer I believe just did not know when he sold the car he was being guided by a mechanic and when the faults were found there was not enough equity in the car to make repairing a viable proposit...

Morning, Sorry for delay, no longer have the vehicle dealer refund in full +, I may add that this is the second low mileage 09 XF I have had in 3 months that has ended up same way!!!!! Back to the drawing board. Thank you for your interest.

Morning, I have now contacted selling dealer who will look at the car this Tuesday 6th June and supply a loan car Iam happy with that response.
So ongoing at the moment.
Peter

Brian, Thank you for your input much appreciated, Iam in the process of contacting the dealer now. I will let you know how it all pans out.

Regards
Peter

Brian, 17deg yesterday and noise still present, unfortunately I now have a When selecting gears on start off it thumps at each turn of selector and when driving you can feel the changes. This car is a 1 owner from new full JMDSH and 40000mls on the clocks off to contact the selling dealer.Thank you ...

Mike, Thank you for your detailed reply, Yesterday it was 17deg and the noise was still there. I intend now to talk with the selling dealer who is a pleasant fellow so I will let you and BrianG know the outcome.

Blooming cold in Scotland recently,However I have noted all your helpful comments and will watch out, I feel I may well get it checked at my local Pentland Jaguar where the service manager is very good. Thank you Brian.

Unless you live in the Arctic your dealer is trying to con you! It would seem your XF is a diesel model, as only they would have a Webasto heater (same as the XJ). This diesel-fired heater is fitted to provide additional heat to the engine and cabin in cold conditions as diesels take a lot longer t...

HI, My XF gives a blowing noise on 1st cold start daily, this increases with acceleration and stops within 5/10 mins. The selling dealer tells me this could be the 'Webestos heater' and is nothing to be concerned about! Can anyone help please.posting.php?mode=post&f=15#