I am looking for a jagtech in the greater cincinnati area to spend a couple of hours with my 03 x-type. I have a bunch of little problems with my 03 x-type that I need help with diagnosing.

 

As I've mentioned in other posts, both Fields (Milwaukee & Madison) and Jenkins (Milwaukee) are great dealerships offering premium service and experience. I feel like a king when I go there! However, in Madison, I MUST recommend Phoenix Foreign Auto Service. The owner's name is Harry, with Bob serving as the second technician. Marlene works the office and answers the phone. The place if very Madisonian... earthy, green, wonderful. Classical music playing throughout the shop. When I was experiencing transmission problems once, Harry sat down with me for quite a while to listen to the symptoms - just like a doctor's visit! I found them on the Car Talk Mechanics Files. Great place.

 

Cincy to Indy is what, 2 - 2 1/2 hrs? Same for me out of Central Illinois, but WOW, was I ever happy. My S-type was a basket case of warning lights, messages, and beeps. Some real, some not. I needed real help and found it right here on the forum. Oh sure, the members gave me lots of good tips and info in their effort to help, but it was the connection that I made with the Tom Wood Jaguar dealership technician in Indy that finally diagnosised and repaired my S-type. Steve Petry is a Jaguar Master Service technician who is a multiple Guild winner (a competition among Jag techs.) It is not cheap, but it is the best hire you could make.

 

Roos50; 2001 XK8 . Need a key made and reprogram key fobs. Moore Jag. in St.Louis just went out of business. Who next closest dealer?

 

Please give me an email shout. I do not want to go the dealership.....

 

Can you email me your contact number? I have minor repairs that do not need to be at the dealership. Such as....fuel filter, fuel pumps (both). However, I will need to go to the dealership for 90k maintenance.

 

Hi All, with Moore Jaguar out of business, does anyone have a reco for a good Jag technician in STL? I have some electrical issues on my 02 XK8 and would like to avoid having to pay someone to learn the car and its idiosyncrasies.

 

For the Cleveland/northern Ohio people, I've had my Vanden Plas serviced by Dean at West End Rover+Jag in Parma a couple of times now, and I will definitely go back. Very fair on the prices, very knowledgeable, very thorough. I have no affiliation with them; just a happy customer.

 

Howdy Everyone!
I haven't needed anything for our 2003 XJ8 yet, but last night it got hit in the rear pretty good. I need a Body Shop I can take this car to, I don't trust just anyone with it. I've been a mechanic on Cars/Trucks/Tractor Trailers/Anything that fits through the door, but I am no bodyman. I am correct in that this car has aluminum body panels and requires specific treatment?

I need to find someone in the St. Louis, MO. area if possible, but I see dealers in Chicago area. One concern I had about that was their website said they job out bodywork but stand behind the repair. That being the case, I should be able to find a shop myself, I hope.

Any advice is greatly appreaciated.

007.

 

I am currently in Afghanistan but I live in the Toledo area. Does he have an email address I can contact him through. As you can imagine trying to take care of things over the phone while out here is... difficult to say the least. I am trying to get some work done on my car while I am deployed. Getting things taken care of while I am gone give me that much less to worry about while I am home you know.

 

Any recommendations for a qualified and reasonable tech/shop to bring my '64 3.8S back to life in Michigan? Preferably Detroit metro area...

 

Kevin,
The email address to contact Earl and North Coast Exotics is nc3159@aol.com.

I spoke to him yesterday and told him you may be emailing him from Afghanistan about your Jag in Toledo.
Gary

 

I've had good luck with a small shop in Lincoln, IL, True Auto. I'm planning on checking out the Peoria shop in the next month.

 

Gary,

Thank you for the email address. I should be home in November so hopefully it is not snowing when I get home so I can get it in the shop.

Kevin

 

Hi Gandalfthegrey,

were you ever able to find a good tech in the twin cities area? I just bought my X-Type and the dealer sent me to Metric Auto Works in Woodbury, MN. they seemed to be legit but i wondered if there were others around that folks trusted with their cars and were honest. I don't mind paying the $$ to maintain her just want the guys to be honest with me since i'm not that mechanically inclined.

 

I have heard good things from other trusted owners re Jeff @ Denooyer in Kalamazoo. Also met with Classic Imports in New Buffalo and was favorably impressed although I've not used either yet.

 

Oh great I'm in the metro Detroit area and need to have oil pan leak repaired and have been looking for a shop other than the two jag dealers (to no avail) any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking of breaking down and have the troy dealer do the repair, think I will look a bit longer, leaks a little but I'm sure it will get worse.

 

I have seen a few posts regarding Minnesota techs. I haven't checked the place out yet, but you may try Top Gear Autoworks in Minneapolis. I'm going to drive down there and check the place out, they seem to be a top notch operation, and after reading through their website I feel all warm and fuzzy.

Here's the link:

Top Gear Autoworks

 

Again, Look up J&S in Kansas City, MO. The Owner is Jessie Smith, he formerly worked at Arisotocrat Motors. But has been in this location for 35 years. They are located on Admiral Blve. They also do a lot of work for Star Motors too.. 816-842-2447. If you don't mind a less than stellar waiting area - They are the best. They keep my 2002 S-Type spinning like a top!!!!

 

All of my former recommendations for the Madison WI area are still good, but I need to add another - Madison Automotive, and Troy its owner. It's located near Phoenix actually, off Fish Hatchery Road. Since I last reported, Harry retired from Phoenix and Bob recommended me to Troy since his workload was a little much just then. Troy has been amazing - very laid back and knowledgeable, and not at all intimidated by "unusual" cars. If you're looking for a technician in Madison, check out Madison Automotive!