Aloha, I am in Hawaii. Dreamed of owning a E type Jag since I was a little girl in Wales U.K. Recession took Mercedes n Durango but I still have my 2004 XK8, 50,000 miles. Had a shop EAS here in Hawaii for repairs. All was well until the father sold it to his son. Before that the car wouldn't start and father worked on gears. He quoted 1500.00 and as usual it was a thousand more to get it back.I paid $2500.00. However the gears resisted going into drive n the car died again. Luckily I could pull over. I Towed the car back but owner of European Auto Services (EAS) said he sold the company n could not warranty that work. He told me his son now owned the company, take it to him. I did and they said they had no record of my car, they were different and I had to pay all over again to fix gears. I resisted but had no other options. I paid another $2500.00. Ouch, I am a widow and barely getting by but took out a loan to repair the car. His son said his new company Getzinger Motorworks would fix my gears/transmission $2500.00 more. When I picked up the car they wanted my money before I could test it. I paid. It was slow to start. As I drove away the inside lights with lots of wires fell into my face. I went back. Son put contact cement to quickly adhere it back on. Drove away, headlights would not come on, and rear view mirror fell into my face. Went back, they said bring it in next week. My door padding had separated from the door panels, and my roof locks grind metal on metal trying to put the roof down. I had paid $5000 the year before in CA for my roof to work. There was nothing wrong with it before they worked on the car. Also my passenger seat will not move in response to the auto controls. I noticed my gear light blinking and now I have no gears past drive. S switch disabled.I called they said they replaced my transmission not my gears and I have to pay another $2500. I said but all this worked before YOU worked on it. The owner said I paid $2500 for gears from park to drive but not past drive. He needed another $2500 for gears from drive thru 4,3,2. I put it back in, paid another $2500, picked it up and now gears don't work at all past drive and S button doesn't light up. I told them it is worse now they said " we replaced your transmission, not your gears" WHAT??? Can anyone explain this to me please!!!

 

Sounds like a total rip off reading between the lines
I'd really like to ask the question in our regional section to see if there's any local members that can assist, really sounds like you're being taken for a ride.
I've cross posted this into the regional section to see if there are any local members able / willing to assist

Hope we can help

 

Wekcome.

I will not add anything to Jim's comments, other than agreeing 100%, and his actions are the best at this time.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums JagXK8Jewel2004,

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It doesn't sound good, follow this link to the tech section where you can get good advice on your problems XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum you can find the post Jim put in the regional section here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...e-help-153223/
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For the amount of money you have spent, mine as well join Jaguar Clubs of North America as a, "Member At Large". There may be a member on one of your islands who is an attorney and well versed on your car who can lend a hand to someone in need. Have you filed a complaint with the local or state licensing department or Better Business Bureau? Small Claims Court? Best wishes on sorting this seemingly sordid affair out.

 

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welcome to the forum

 

Welcome to the forum JagXK8Jewel2004,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow Norri's link in post #4 to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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