Recent content by JamesOC

I’ve noticed recently that when I open the filler flap, the the plastic section around the metal filler tube ( ie the whole black plastic section) is very loose, but I can’t see a way to secure it to the body. I’m sure it was quite secure in the past, but I might be wrong. Once the flap is...

Just seen this in Whatcar https://www.whatcar.com/news/most-and-least-reliable-sports-cars/n22929 It has the F-Type as 2nd place. 👏

Has anyone else seen a huge insurance increase this year? My renewal is more than double last year….. was £380 now £900 😱 I’ve done some quick quotes and it’s still coming in around £700. I have no extra risks I’m aware of this year, 8 years NCD and had 0 points since last year so thought I’d...

I have just had one of my LED headlamps replaced ( see DRL thread) The lights when I got the car had a clear plastic cover stuck on, which I assumed were standard; but the new one doesn’t have this. I assume it’s some sort of wrap type protection - is it worthwhile getting? I’m tempted to...

So, I just filled up and it was £115 which is my new record; as if to commiserate the car decided to show a range of 420 miles. Usually on a full tank it’s in the high 300s. Just wondering what you typically see as a full range? Obviously depends on the model, mine is an R AWD coupe.

A couple of times when happily cruising at 70ish I’ve had an alarm sound with the above warning on the driver display. Before anyone asks were you holding the steering wheel, yes I was! Any ideas what’s causing this? If relevant , I’ve had new MSPS4 S fitted all round in the last month and...

Got quite a shock at renewal this time round. Hope this is a one off and not a sign of a general trend. I expected it to go up as when I got the car, as it was lockdown , I set it at low mileage. I’ve now reverted to 15000 miles pa and also added details of a flood damage claim from earlier...

Hi I wondered what is covered by Assist and are my expectations overly optimistic. To avoid hitting on oncoming van on Sunday on the wrong side of the road I had to drive onto a verge and burst a tyre. Calling Assist first reply was that I couldn’t travel in the breakdown truck and would...

Quick word of warning to recent owners ( or any others) Make sure the towing eye is in situ in the boot; I hadn’t realised my new car was delivered to me without it; as I found out to my cost at the weekend when I blew a front tyre......without it loading/recovery is very tricky. I’m still...

Mines another version of the shaped plate like Darren. I do like the shaped version with less yellow on Alisfair63‘s great looking SVR.

Over 6 weeks after getting the car I’ve at long last got the internet connectivity set up so I get Incontrol Live and full Sat Nav. It has been unbelievably complicated with multiple steps I had to complete and apparently that’s normal. I guess having a remote handover meant what would...

Sorry for this one, but wondered is this an F-Type specific issue or a more general air con one. I’ve had the car 6 weeks now and only done a couple of hundred miles pottering or blasting the exhaust to blow away the cobwebs. Did my first hour long drive today, back to work 😢 but grateful for...

Hi I’ve had my F Type for just a couple of weeks now and fitted front and rear Blackvue 750 plus a Cellink battery in the boot at the weekend. As I promised in my intro posting, here is how it’s is fitted. First where to position the front camera. I’d liked to have put it centrally under the...

Hi there I’m James and took delivery of my 2019 F Type R a couple of weeks ago. It’s a portofino blue, coupe With ivory/black seats. Not had much chance to drive it properly yet, but have enjoyed airing the cobwebs a couple of times for short drives to the supermarket via the A1. It’s...