>>>From what I've heard, you can't rely on a jag, esp. E-types! :-)
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>>Used to be true, I think. FWIW, I've had my S-type for more than 4 years and I don't think I've had even one unscheduled service, except for a flat tire.
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>It's amazing how rare flats are these days. In fact, I don't think, in 24 years of driving that I've ever had to change a flat. I remember as a kid, my dad having to change a flat every few years.

Just the other week I thought "I need to inflate that rear tyre tonight, after work." On my way home, the car suddenly started the most horrendous rumbling noise, like my transmission had gone. I stopped to find I was driving practically on the rim of that wheel, the tyre being shredded!

Had to put on the daft "get-you-home" spare - looks like I'd pinched it off a 2CV (on a PT Cruiser! - looked real gimpy). Next day at the garage we looked at the other rear tyre - wall a bit pertified and cracked - decided needed 2 new tyres - a nice £100 or so just before Xmas!

That'll teach me to check them more regularly!