indepent Jag mechanics in Los Angeles, CA area
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indepent Jag mechanics in Los Angeles, CA area
Anybody? I have a 2007 XK coupe and have had a problem passing smog. Different codes pop up and I've had $$$ spent at a couple independent Jag shops in the general area. Still seems to show a different code at the smog test every time. Has anybody found a good, honest and reasonable Jag mechanic around LA? (Million dollar question, I know) I'd rather avoid going to a dealer if I can help, for obvious reasons.
I am extremely frustrated and would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
I am extremely frustrated and would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
#2
Anybody? I have a 2007 XK coupe and have had a problem passing smog. Different codes pop up and I've had $$$ spent at a couple independent Jag shops in the general area. Still seems to show a different code at the smog test every time. Has anybody found a good, honest and reasonable Jag mechanic around LA? (Million dollar question, I know) I'd rather avoid going to a dealer if I can help, for obvious reasons.
I am extremely frustrated and would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
I am extremely frustrated and would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
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Anybody? I have a 2007 XK coupe and have had a problem passing smog. Different codes pop up and I've had $$$ spent at a couple independent Jag shops in the general area. Still seems to show a different code at the smog test every time. Has anybody found a good, honest and reasonable Jag mechanic around LA? (Million dollar question, I know) I'd rather avoid going to a dealer if I can help, for obvious reasons.
I am extremely frustrated and would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
I am extremely frustrated and would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
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#6
Ok, Ranchero50, here you go. This last code up is P0308, which shows as "cylinder #8 misfire". It could be a result of a number issues. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind paying someone to track down the problem and fix it, but I just want an honest mechanic who won't replace everything unnecessarily run up a monstrous bill. I can poke around on my TR6 but these computerized systems have me stumped.
#7
original codes showing
When I originally went to smog the car, it didn't pass due to code showing "secondary air system OBDII monitor not ready". Had an independent British shop look at it and the result was a new battery and throttle body replacement. The CEL was off but reappeared shortly thereafter. They said, just drive the car the recommended way and it would go off. Tried that a lot but still no go and still wouldn't pass.Took it to another independent Jaguar shop, recommended by another Jag owner. His diagnosis was that there was a short in the main module that was "pulling down the battery in minutes". Thying to save me money they replaced it with a good used unit. Everything seemed fine, but still wouldn't pass smog. So now P0308 is coming up. About $2200 and still not smoged. That's about all the info I can relate.
Thanks ahead to everyone.
Thanks ahead to everyone.
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First I would pull the #8 ignition coil and spark plug. If the plug looks good, try swapping the ignition coil with one of the others and see if the code follows it.
Years ago when I lived in the area, I used to go to North Hollywood Auto Repair. They were all honest and affordable guys there. But its been quite a while so I don't know if management has changed.
Also, Chris who runs Mina Gallery has a small shop over in Reseda.
Years ago when I lived in the area, I used to go to North Hollywood Auto Repair. They were all honest and affordable guys there. But its been quite a while so I don't know if management has changed.
Also, Chris who runs Mina Gallery has a small shop over in Reseda.
#9
First I would pull the #8 ignition coil and spark plug. If the plug looks good, try swapping the ignition coil with one of the others and see if the code follows it.
Years ago when I lived in the area, I used to go to North Hollywood Auto Repair. They were all honest and affordable guys there. But its been quite a while so I don't know if management has changed.
Also, Chris who runs Mina Gallery has a small shop over in Reseda.
Years ago when I lived in the area, I used to go to North Hollywood Auto Repair. They were all honest and affordable guys there. But its been quite a while so I don't know if management has changed.
Also, Chris who runs Mina Gallery has a small shop over in Reseda.
#10
DugLA,
3 shops in southbay area of Los Angeles:
1) Al's Jaguar, (310) 373-8266, 3735 Newton St, Torrance, CA 90505, hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. - Believe owner name is Kent
2) SouthBay British Auto Repair, (310) 725-0075, 4738 W 156th St, Lawndale, CA 90260, hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Believe owner name is Nigel
Also believe Southbay British operated under different name in the past.
3) Harry's Jaguar, (310) 318-1292, 505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, Closes at 6:00 P.M., - Owner obviously Harry
4) Mitchell's British Automotive, (310) 306-4222, 12205 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, hours 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
I am not necessarily endorsing any one of the above. I have had work done at the first two.
I do not know that there is such a thing as reasonable mechanic's costs of any car brand anymore.
Maybe someone else can give you a more solid recommendation.
But hope the list helps. Good luck.
3 shops in southbay area of Los Angeles:
1) Al's Jaguar, (310) 373-8266, 3735 Newton St, Torrance, CA 90505, hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. - Believe owner name is Kent
2) SouthBay British Auto Repair, (310) 725-0075, 4738 W 156th St, Lawndale, CA 90260, hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Believe owner name is Nigel
Also believe Southbay British operated under different name in the past.
3) Harry's Jaguar, (310) 318-1292, 505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, Closes at 6:00 P.M., - Owner obviously Harry
4) Mitchell's British Automotive, (310) 306-4222, 12205 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, hours 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
I am not necessarily endorsing any one of the above. I have had work done at the first two.
I do not know that there is such a thing as reasonable mechanic's costs of any car brand anymore.
Maybe someone else can give you a more solid recommendation.
But hope the list helps. Good luck.
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The Jaguar shop on Woodman in Sherman Oaks closed several months ago and is now a Bentley and Rolls Royce service shop. The mechanic who has nursed all three of my Jags and who also does Smog Checks is Sako's Automotive on Parthenia St., just west of Reseda in Northridge. Sako is reasonable (he works on all of my cars as well as many friends' and family's cars) and he can usually diagnose the problem so that he has a plan for a fix. If you'd like a personal introduction, just let me know. I always have one or another car in there, so I see him on a regular basis.
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The Jaguar shop on Woodman in Sherman Oaks closed several months ago and is now a Bentley and Rolls Royce service shop. The mechanic who has nursed all three of my Jags and who also does Smog Checks is Sako's Automotive on Parthenia St., just west of Reseda in Northridge. Sako is reasonable (he works on all of my cars as well as many friends' and family's cars) and he can usually diagnose the problem so that he has a plan for a fix. If you'd like a personal introduction, just let me know. I always have one or another car in there, so I see him on a regular basis.
#18
It's a dealer, so it's pricey, but I've always had excellent results from Rusnak Jaguar in Pasadena. And my "service advisor", Eden Esparza, ALWAYS gets the work covered under my warranty. If you want to go that route I highly recommend.
And I always see one or two other XK's there. They know the cars.
And I always see one or two other XK's there. They know the cars.
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And if you need a tune for your xk, I'm just short drive to San Diego I promise the difference in power is worth it
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2008 XKR Convertible, (mods: AlphaJagTuning ECU Tune , 1.5lb pulley, (200cel cats( are now melted), xpipe, Bosch 001 pump, 180 Thermostat.
Drag strip : 7.9sec 1/8mi 90 MPH . 1/4 mile 12.55 at 111.98mph
432rwh Dyno on Mustang Dynometer , Approx 511 crank HP.
2013 XJ 5.0 Supercharged, (stock with Alpha Jag ECU tune), estimated power: 600+ hp, 7.7sec 1.8th mi/95mph
2008 XKR Convertible, (mods: AlphaJagTuning ECU Tune , 1.5lb pulley, (200cel cats( are now melted), xpipe, Bosch 001 pump, 180 Thermostat.
Drag strip : 7.9sec 1/8mi 90 MPH . 1/4 mile 12.55 at 111.98mph
432rwh Dyno on Mustang Dynometer , Approx 511 crank HP.
2013 XJ 5.0 Supercharged, (stock with Alpha Jag ECU tune), estimated power: 600+ hp, 7.7sec 1.8th mi/95mph
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