Yann Neutral Newbie May 31, 2005 Share May 31, 2005 Hi All, I just bought a second hand Jaguar X-type 2.5. Can I ask any fellow owners if you could be so kind to recommend me an alternative mechanic that can service Jaguars apart from Malayan Motors? cause its already over the warranty period. Thanks in advance. Regards, Yann ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilicrab Neutral Newbie May 31, 2005 Share May 31, 2005 How old is your car? How much did you get for the car? I also intended to get a second hand X-type Jag. I think the servicing is ain't cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minilicious Neutral Newbie May 31, 2005 Share May 31, 2005 I'm interested to know too. Do keep us posted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann Neutral Newbie May 31, 2005 Author Share May 31, 2005 I got a 3.5 yr old X-type 2.5SE for under 95k with a buy back guarantee for export from the dealer (provided if they are still around!). It's not that cheap a bargain, but the car looks to be in good condition, passed ST evaluation with an 'A' rating, and more or least I know exactly what I stand to loose when i decide to change car in a couple years time. AND at least its black so that I won't look so Ah Pek in a black Jag. Only thing is that the portion under the "Wheel bearing/Tire Noise" section in the evaluation report got a 'B' rating. Hopefully its the tires, which I'm asking them to change, or else I might ask them to change the wheel bearings. Any owner here faces a similiar problem? Or knows a good workshop where I can send it to? Thanks in advance. Will keep you posted on the car qualities. Regards, Yann Hopefully its as fun to drive as my Fabia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilicrab Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 How is the interior spacing compare to the Camry? Is it more roomy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 [reply] I just bought a second hand Jaguar X-type 2.5. Cool From a Fabia to a Jaguar, nice upgrade Congrat on your new ride Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann Neutral Newbie June 1, 2005 Author Share June 1, 2005 Interior is nice. A bit Ah Pek looking though, but i doubt its bigger than a Camry. It's in the size range of a 3 series but slightly bigger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear June 1, 2005 Share June 1, 2005 (edited) I know of this place that does Servicing for Jaguar. Seen a couple of SJ plate there. But, I can't comment whether are they cheap or not. Check Auto Service Address : 158 Yio Chu Kang Rd Singapore 545612 Telephone : 6280 8861 Edited June 1, 2005 by Gadgeter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver57 Neutral Newbie June 2, 2005 Share June 2, 2005 Hi, I don't drive a Jag but my brother used to have a XJ6 and it was usually serviced/repaired by these ex malayan motor mechanics. They were previously at SHELL lorong 1 toa payoh and now they are at the SHELL station at yio chu kang. The guys' name is Benny, don't know if his father ( Ah Tah ) is still there. As to cost, i really can't tell you, but talk to Benny. BTW, they were 1st at SHELL, clemenceau avenue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann Neutral Newbie June 2, 2005 Author Share June 2, 2005 Thank you very much for the help guys. Much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear June 6, 2005 Share June 6, 2005 All those ex Malayan motors mechanics operating out from W svs stn- they maybe out of touch with all these highly sophicated Ford produced Jaguars that are managed by 8 sets of on-board computers and equiped with fibre optic signal cables etc etc.Without the Jaguar OEM notebook there is hardly any way you can diagnose for driveability problem. Aftermaker scanner are just a waste of money!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart7004 Neutral Newbie June 8, 2005 Share June 8, 2005 Agreed. I learnt that from a Brit Engineer, Any Jag breaks down/servicing, no mech can do any anything unless he has the right console/software to login into the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear June 8, 2005 Share June 8, 2005 Thats right, I understand even their sesoned well trained mechanics find it really tough going to do catch up on the new technologies being introudce at lighting speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann Neutral Newbie June 9, 2005 Author Share June 9, 2005 (edited) Sh|t. Didn't know it's not so easy to service and problem solve a Jaguar. Seems so complicated. But I presume those normal servcing like oil change, brake pads,..etc (non-electronic) can be done by other mechanics right? Anyway, here's some info on the fuel consumption. It's TERRIBLE. One day to and fro work, (about 65 km), takes out quarter tank. And all these while I'm keeping the rev as low as possible and avoiding peak-period jam-filled road hours. But one the bright side, I just found out from an incident yesterday that the car can really accelerate and fly if it wants to. But from my one week's experience driving it, I find that car is best enjoyed when you are cruising lazily on the road. I guess I'm becoming an 'Ah Pek' driver also. Edited June 9, 2005 by Yann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear June 9, 2005 Share June 9, 2005 After an oil change you may have to get the mechanics to reset the oil interval indicator.This can oly be carried out with a standalone oil interval reset tool or a scanner with the correct programme. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slee Neutral Newbie June 23, 2005 Share June 23, 2005 You can try the following: * Zenith @ Alexandra * Mega Auto @ Sin Ming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civic79 Neutral Newbie October 14, 2005 Share October 14, 2005 may i noe how much did the servicing for ur jag cost you as im going for a servicing soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann Neutral Newbie October 14, 2005 Author Share October 14, 2005 Hi Civic79, I'm very sorry bro. I didn't even get the chance to service the Jag cause the car has been declared total loss after I got into an accident about a 2 months back. The insurance company, A*G didn't want to repair it cause the gearbox which was affected in the crash was too costly (about 11k plus). Coupled with other repair cost, they've decided to declare total loss. I've only managed to drive it for a month only. I think you'd better ask the rest of the Jag owners. Anyways, me looking for a car now. Any recommendation? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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