Battery boost for a 2003 Jaguar S-type
Battery boost for the 2003 Jaguar S-type: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Jaguar S-type for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2003 Jaguar S-type: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 | $4,340 | $4,586 | $4,830 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Jaguar S-type
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 100 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (23), vehicle speed control (18) and power train (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V484000 | 2004-10-14 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEM." THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BENEATH A LEAF SCREEN, SUCH THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON... |
| 04V488000 | 2004-10-07 | parking brake | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE, WHICH CONTROLS THE APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY UNINTENTIONALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OR WARNING TO THE DRIVER. |
| 04V024000 | 2004-01-08 | power train:automatic transmission | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT INDICATION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the S-type
Battery boost for your 2003 Jaguar S-type: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Its powertrain is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Stay on the road
We collect the rental when your car is back. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Between shop visits
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Next step
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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