Recent content by alistair64

Not sure if there is anyone around my area (Daventry, Northants.), but wondering where you go for an MOT. This is the first time I'll be taking my beloved F-Type for an MOT and, considering I've not had great experiences in my area with previous cars, I'm looking for recommendations please for...

I'm wanting to replace the gear shift lever as the one on the car is a bit scratched from the previous owner. It's surprising really, because the rest of the interior is mint, so I can only guess that he/she had loads of rings and other dangly bits and pieces hanging from his/her hand! :(...

Hi I bought a cheap Ebay start/stop button (black button with silver surround) a couple of months ago and it's been working fine (and still is). It was to replace the usual worn orange button. However, the 'start/stop' inscription on the button is very faint and may be getting worse, so I've...

I realise this topic must have been covered a hundred times before :roll: Ok, as I'm getting a small amount of white smoke from the right-hand exhaust when cold from my V6, I'm thinking that some injector cleaner in the fuel tank might be called for. However, there are so many differing...

As the subject states. My Quick Start Guide shows a 'Synchronise' button on the touchscreen display of the climate settings. It's shown at the bottom, underneath the upper and lower air vent controls. I take it this would allow individual control of temperature by driver and passenger, which is...

In superb condition and in full working order. I'm sure we are all aware that a common problem is sticking centre air vents, the problem being excessive friction where the shaft turns inside the plastic bushes. This assembly was purchased in full working order to exchange for mine. However, I...

Hi All, I've been reading several threads on how to connect a battery conditioner, like a CTek or Optimate, so I just want to make sure I'm doing this right. It seems that the main AGM battery is in the boot on the left-hand side under a cover. Various connections and the bus bar are located...

Another post from a newbie - just hope you're not getting sick of me just yet :( I have the usual wear on the bronze stop/start button, so would like to replace. The whole switch with surround seems to cost around £50 from a dealer, but Ebay list several covers in silver/red/blue with the...

As the subject says, are there any JLR dealers or other companies where we can buy genuine parts at discounted prices? I know with my previous car, an S2000, the guys on the forum made me aware of a couple of dealers who supplied mail order parts at prices less than you'd get walking into your...

Apologies if this has been covered many times before, but are you guys ok with using supermarket Super Unleaded, as oppose to normal 95 octane from a trusted brand (Shell, Esso, BP, etc.)? I figured any 98 octane fuel will be 'better' in that it will contain more detergents to clean the engine...

There's a good reason for asking :) Basically, I want to leave my V6 S auto in neutral with the parking brake off in my garage (with a brick behind the rear wheels to stop it moving). The reason is so that when I want to wash the car or do anything to it, I can push it out by hand, then push...

Hi again, a small thing that is bugging me on my new car is slight corrosion on the outside of the small wheel centre caps. I see they are available on Ebay, either genuine ones or copies. Ideally I'd like blue ones to match the colour of the car, as I know the standard ones are black. Would you...

Hi guys, Just purchased my first V6 S from a used car dealer, so it has come with 3 months' warranty. I drove it home yesterday and everything seemed fine, EXCEPT... half-way home the dreaded motorised air vents packed in. I know they were working when I left because I checked as I realise this...

One other question please.... Out of all the many options available (I'm particularly referring to the 'S' model), is the Meridian upgraded sound system a worthwhile upgrade in your opinions please? I think I know which other options I would like, but so far, after viewing 4 cars in my search...

Hi guys New to the forum and have introduced myself in the 'Introductions' section. I am on the lookout for my first 'S' model and have so far viewed 4 cars...all very different in their own ways. The thing that is bothering me is this ticking noise from the engine when cold. I would say...