Jaguar Land Rover Classic
Discussion
Hi,
Does anybody have experience of sending their car to JLR Classic?
I have a much-loved 2001 XKR convertible which has reached a point in its life whereby I have to either move it on or treat it to a bit more than just servicing. It’s becoming a bit tired in a number of areas, so I’ve been thinking about sending it to JLR Classic - not with a view to returning it to its 2001 condition (which would be lovely, but would stop me from wanting to use it) but to attend to problems that the local main dealer is not really geared up to manage.
I’m expecting that JLR Classic will do a good job, albeit for a very high price.
Has anyone sent their car to them? If so, how did you rate the experience and the finished job?
All views welcome!
Many thanks.
Does anybody have experience of sending their car to JLR Classic?
I have a much-loved 2001 XKR convertible which has reached a point in its life whereby I have to either move it on or treat it to a bit more than just servicing. It’s becoming a bit tired in a number of areas, so I’ve been thinking about sending it to JLR Classic - not with a view to returning it to its 2001 condition (which would be lovely, but would stop me from wanting to use it) but to attend to problems that the local main dealer is not really geared up to manage.
I’m expecting that JLR Classic will do a good job, albeit for a very high price.
Has anyone sent their car to them? If so, how did you rate the experience and the finished job?
All views welcome!
Many thanks.
had a tour of their workshop in Sept and yes they do exceptional work for exceptional prices. I suspect that the cost of doing major work would outweigh the value of the vehicle. All the vehicles there seemed to be of a high value.
I would ask around and find a good body shop or maybe checkout the Jagforum or the Jaguar Enthusiasts club
maybe check this out
https://www.jaguar.com/owners_international/jaguar...
I would ask around and find a good body shop or maybe checkout the Jagforum or the Jaguar Enthusiasts club
maybe check this out
https://www.jaguar.com/owners_international/jaguar...
Edited by johnxjsc1985 on Sunday 6th January 19:49
I had a quote for the restomod of my XJC that is currently underway elsewhere. They quoted me £480000!!!! 😂 it is a very impressive facility. I looked into how much they would charge to service the car as per the intervals required as the car will live up that way when done and the cost was £1400 for a minor service and £2000 for a major service.
At a highly respected Jaguar restorer the same job will be coming in at about £70000 and the servicing is £200 and £300.
I’m sure their standards are exacting but the prices are particularly stiff
At a highly respected Jaguar restorer the same job will be coming in at about £70000 and the servicing is £200 and £300.
I’m sure their standards are exacting but the prices are particularly stiff
craigjm said:
I had a quote for the restomod of my XJC that is currently underway elsewhere. They quoted me £480000!!!! ?? it is a very impressive facility. I looked into how much they would charge to service the car as per the intervals required as the car will live up that way when done and the cost was £1400 for a minor service and £2000 for a major service.
At a highly respected Jaguar restorer the same job will be coming in at about £70000 and the servicing is £200 and £300.
I’m sure their standards are exacting but the prices are particularly stiff
Blimey! What are the XjC worth?At a highly respected Jaguar restorer the same job will be coming in at about £70000 and the servicing is £200 and £300.
I’m sure their standards are exacting but the prices are particularly stiff
craigjm said:
What work does it need?
Nothing drastic. The front heated screen no longer works, the leather on the driver’s seat bolster is a bit tatty, a bit of paint is needed on the rear arches...
The car’s bigger problems in the last couple of years have been electrical. The adaptive cruise failed and this put it into limited performance mode. Oddly, this problem (after much expenditure and many months of faffing about) somehow disappeared. The central locking is misbehaving now. I suppose these things are going to happen, but I was keen for someone who knew the cars really well to eyeball it from end to end and advise what needs doing next.
The first owner ticked all the options boxes when he bought the car. It’s a really nice example of its type, so I’d prefer to keep it going in a reliable state, if possible.
However, I don’t think I’ll be spending £480k on it!
That’s true. I’d been a bit put off the local main dealer (Ipswich) after they struggled with the cruise control problem. They were great for everything else, though, so could handle the other bits.
I don’t know of a good independent specialist who might deal with the whole lot in one go, hence my wondering about JLR Classic.
I don’t know of a good independent specialist who might deal with the whole lot in one go, hence my wondering about JLR Classic.
craigjm said:
I had a quote for the restomod of my XJC that is currently underway elsewhere. They quoted me £480000!!!! ?? it is a very impressive facility. I looked into how much they would charge to service the car as per the intervals required as the car will live up that way when done and the cost was £1400 for a minor service and £2000 for a major service.
At a highly respected Jaguar restorer the same job will be coming in at about £70000 and the servicing is £200 and £300.
I’m sure their standards are exacting but the prices are particularly stiff
That seems slightly high to me At a highly respected Jaguar restorer the same job will be coming in at about £70000 and the servicing is £200 and £300.
I’m sure their standards are exacting but the prices are particularly stiff
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