Thanks for all the replies. I changed the battery and it has solved the problem and with regard to Warranties I've decided not to bother with one as I think unless you get a dealer/garage warranty with the car, if you don't buy privately, then they are not worth what you pay. Thanks again for the he...

Hello Peter Sorry about the delay, i've been away on hols. Yes its about what I thought so I shall try the three you suggested and see what I can come up with. But i,m thinking it may be just as wise to hang on to my money for repairs and hope i'm not to unlucky year on year Thanks for the reply Ric...

Hello All I have recently purchased a 96 XK8 (as per my post about cigar lighter removal) and I now have another couple of questions that I hope somebody may have answers to. I purchased the car privately so it did'nt come with a warranty, so my question is, does anybody have any knowledge of a dece...

Hi there Michael

Yes I have checked the power with the ignition on and still no luck. The lighter is only to enable me to plug my Tom Tom sat nav in and as you quite rightly quessed, I cannot afford cigars and service costs. LOL
Thanks a lot for the tip and the quick response

Thank goodness its not just me, during the time I have owned my XK I have'nt smiled so much since I was on my honeymoon, oooooh! and the joy to be had from polishing! As to the magnetic problem that seems to occur more frequently in supermarket car parks, my solution such as it is, is to park BETWEE...

Hello everbody. I have just recently purchased a 96 XK8 in metallic burgandy (not sure of the correct colour designation). This is my 2nd jag having previously owned a 94 X300 4ltr Sovereign . I am completely over the moon with the XK8 and can think of nothing I would change her for except perhaps a...