Jaguar and Land Rover Ingenium

By |2020-01-07T13:07:10+00:00December 1st, 2019|jaguar repair, JLR, swindon jaguar, Wiltshire Jaguar|

We are now regularly seeing JLR’s new range of engine. The Ingenium engine comes in 2.0 Litre petrol and Diesel and is proving a reliable alternative to Jaguar’s long standing and proven 3.0 Litre Diesel. Correct oil specification is a must in the engines.   Mike Allen Services, Wiltshire’s Jaguar & Land Rover Centre is about more [...]

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Jaguar incorrect diesel exhaust fluid quality and Dosing Error

By |2020-01-07T12:28:27+00:00May 1st, 2019|jaguar repair, Jaguar Repairs and Servicing Swindon, Wiltshire Jaguar|

The new generation of Jaguar are providing their own unique challenge to us with ever increasingly and stricter emissions laws. This 2017 Jaguar XE came to us with a rather distressed owner. The car’s Add Blue system had malfunctioned and was warning the driver of a “Dosing Error” which would eventually prevent the car from [...]

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S-type heater blowing hot air.

By |2017-12-21T10:59:29+00:00March 29th, 2017|jaguar repair, Jaguar repair Swindon, Jaguar Repairs and Servicing Swindon, Jaguar service Swindon, jaguar wiring fault, Mike Allen Servicing, S-type climate control, stype heater issue, swindon jaguar, Wiltshire Jaguar|

In for repair this week was a Jaguar S-type with no cold air from one side of the dual climate control system. As some work had previously been done to this vehicle by the owner which included replacing the dual climate control valve and the climate control module to no avail this really only left the [...]

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Jaguar Repair Swindon – XJ Gearbox oil change

By |2017-12-21T10:59:16+00:00February 18th, 2017|jaguar repair, Jaguar repair Swindon, Jaguar service Swindon, swindon jaguar, Wiltshire Jaguar|

This beautiful Jaguar XJ6 visited us last week for a visual health check. No major issues other than low rear brake pads were noted. These were replaced today along with the gearbox oil and filter. All Jaguar models from 2004 onwards (excluding x-type) have a ZF gearbox fitted. It is not written into any servicing schedule [...]

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XF Restricted Performance Repair and DPF clean

By |2017-12-21T10:59:01+00:00January 4th, 2017|jaguar repair, Jaguar Repairs and Servicing Swindon, specialist, swindon jaguar, Wiltshire Jaguar, xf dpf, XF restricted performance|

After visiting us with the dreaded Restricted performance light on an XF we have diagnosed as EGR failure and replaced the EGR valve. Following this the DPF was 82% blocked. We have ran a 2 part cleaner through the DPF followed by a regeneration lowering the soot level to 6%. This is an extremely cost [...]

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Historic Jaguar restored

By |2017-12-21T10:58:54+00:00December 6th, 2016|Jaguar Projects, Jaguar Repairs and Servicing Swindon, Wiltshire Jaguar|

Finally after 3 weeks of work following its annual MOT Terry's beloved 1976 Jaguar XJC has been repaired. The work included front suspension overhaul and steering rack bush and seal replacement. Cam shaft cover gasket  replacement and service. Terry is over the moon to have his pride and joy back earlier than expected and is looking [...]

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Jaguar Enthusiasts Club

By |2017-12-21T10:58:34+00:00October 31st, 2016|Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, Jaguar Repairs and Servicing Swindon, Wiltshire Jaguar|

Paul is an active member of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club and  has previously written columns for the Jaguar enthusiast club magazine. We will keep you posted about local events in the Swindon Area. For more information click here to visit the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club website:  http://www.jec.org.uk/

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Sportbrake is back

By |2017-12-21T10:59:47+00:00September 29th, 2016|Jaguar Repairs and Servicing Swindon, Wiltshire Jaguar|

"A facelifted version of the Jaguar F-Type Coupe has been spied near the brand’s Nurburgring test facility in Germany. But instead of a snarling V6 or V8, this test mule houses a more modest 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine under the bonnet. It’s the first time we’ve seen the new F-Type testing - and indeed the first time [...]

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Paul Titheradge – Jaguar Technician of the Year

By |2017-12-21T10:58:10+00:00August 31st, 2016|Mike Allen Servicing, Wiltshire Jaguar|

"In August 2009 Paul Titheradge of Grange Jaguar Swindon was officially crowned Master Technician of the year by Jaguar Cars. After a gruelling day at the Jaguar Academy where he was tested against the top Jaguar technicians in the country for his diagnostic, mechanical and customer facing skills, he emerged victorious. Paul started with the [...]

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