Anyone know of a good shop in or around The Villages, Florida for my XK8?
I am having problems with the convertible top and need someone to fix it.

 

It would be good if you supply the year/model in your signature. In fact, it would be a good idea to visit the USER CP using the link in the address bar at the top of the page and establish a signature.
I see from an earlier post that you bought a '09 XKR. If that is your current Jag, it would be more proper to use the XK/XKR forum for '07 and newer.
I used to live in Fl, but I don't know where the Villages is located, so I can't be of help. It might be better to refer to a metropolitan area.
Last but not least, if you haven't visited the new member area, please do so when you have time. Link below:

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All Jaguar in Longwood.

 

Thanks to all.
I do have the 2009 XKR. This request is for a retired friend of mine who is having some trouble with his XK8 and as he has only recently acquired it and also moved to Florida I am trying to help him out.
Sorry for any confusion.

 

RJ237,

The Villages is a gigantic retirement community near the Ocala area. Our long-time best neighborhood friends pulled up stakes and moved there in July 2012 and supposedly love it. But I couldn't handle the perpetual heat/humidity and shuffleboard tournaments....

 

So what exactly is the problem with the top? Leaking fluid? Not working at all?

 

As Cat Man Do said

All Jaguar in Longwood

 

Evidently the top will not lock or move? I have only owned coupes, other than vintage, so I don't know. Also said most of the lights quit working and doesn't seem to run as well.
I have given him the recommendation from here and he plans to have it towed to the shop.
Thanks to everyone for the help.

 

Sounds like a battery problem. Have it checked by a local auto repair shop first. These cars are finicky about that.